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Rip Current Statement 42, NWS JSJ

May 31, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 31, 2022, 3:07 AM CDT. It took effect at May 31, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

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Issued
May 31, 2022, 3:07 AM CDT (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
May 31, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 31, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

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631 
WHCA42 TJSJ 310807
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

VIZ002-311615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.220531T1000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ005-311615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1100Z/
North Central-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-311000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northeast to San Juan and Vicinity 
  in Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-311615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-311615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
407 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
940 
WHCA42 TJSJ 311029
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

PRZ001-002-311130-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The risk will remain moderate for most of the local beaches. 

$$

PRZ005-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1100Z/
North Central-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ002-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-311830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
629 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
803 
WHCA42 TJSJ 311526 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

PRZ005-312330-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
North Central-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ008-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ002-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
1126 AM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
858 
WHCA42 TJSJ 312009
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
409 PM AST Tue May 31 2022

PRZ008-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Northwest-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
Culebra-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Culebrita beach.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ002-312200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.000000T0000Z-220531T2200Z/
St Croix-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ005-010415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220601T1000Z/
North Central-
409 PM AST Tue May 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of North Central Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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