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Rip Current Statement 49, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jul 3, 2022, 3:01 AM CDT. It took effect at Jul 3, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 3, 2022, 3:01 AM CDT (08:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 3, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 3, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
429 WHCA42 TJSJ 030801 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 PRZ002-003-007-011>013-031615- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-220703T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.220703T1000Z-220703T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- 401 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the southwestern to southeastern and eastern coasts of Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-031615- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-220703T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.220703T1000Z-220703T2200Z/ St Croix- 401 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the southern and eastern coasts of Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-008-030915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-220703T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 401 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Decreasing breaking waves will no longer meet high risk of rip currents criteria. Nonetheless, beachgoers should take the necessary precautions since a moderate risk of rip currents will remain in place for these beaches during the next few days. $$ VIZ001-030915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-220703T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 401 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Decreasing breaking waves will no longer meet high risk of rip currents criteria. Nonetheless, beachgoers should take the necessary precautions since a moderate risk of rip currents will remain in place for these beaches during the next few days. $$ PRZ001-030915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-220703T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 401 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Decreasing breaking waves will no longer meet high risk of rip currents criteria. Nonetheless, beachgoers should take the necessary precautions since a moderate risk of rip currents will remain in place for these beaches during the next few days. $$
1 follow-up statement
969 WHCA42 TJSJ 031502 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1102 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 PRZ002-003-007-011>013-VIZ002-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-220703T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St Croix- 1102 AM AST Sun Jul 3 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the southwestern to southeastern and eastern coasts of Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 7:18 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Jul 2, 9:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Jul 3, 6:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 51 min |
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Sources
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