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Rip Current Statement 45, NWS JSJ

June 19, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jun 19, 2022, 3:30 AM CDT. It took effect at Jun 19, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 19, 2022, 3:30 AM CDT (08:30 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 19, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 21, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

257 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190830
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 AM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

PRZ005-008-191630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.220619T1000Z-220621T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
430 AM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-191630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.220619T2200Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
430 AM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
425 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191410
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1010 AM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

PRZ005-008-192215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-220621T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
1010 AM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-192215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.220619T2200Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
1010 AM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
612 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192030
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 PM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

PRZ005-008-200430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-220621T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
430 PM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...North Central and Northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-012-200430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.220619T2200Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Culebra-
430 PM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING 
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
182 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-200915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
907 PM AST Sun Jun 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
094 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201542
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1142 AM AST Mon Jun 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-202345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1142 AM AST Mon Jun 20 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...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
331 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202023
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
423 PM AST Mon Jun 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-210430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
423 PM AST Mon Jun 20 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...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
402 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210201
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1001 PM AST Mon Jun 20 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-211000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-220621T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1001 PM AST Mon Jun 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast and Culebra.

* 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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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.