Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 5, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 24, 2022, 2:43 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 24, 2022, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 58 hr.
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- Issued
- Jan 24, 2022, 2:43 AM CST (08:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 24, 2022, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2022, 2:21 AM CST
- In force
- 58 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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311 WHCA42 TJSJ 240843 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 443 AM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-241800- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220124T2200Z-220125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 443 AM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the north and northwest coasts of Puerto Rico, beaches of the USVI and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ011-241800- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T1000Z-220125T2200Z/ Southwest- 443 AM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of southwestern Puerto Rico, in the vicinity of Cabo Rojo * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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129 WHCA42 TJSJ 241429 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1029 AM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-250200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220124T2200Z-220125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1029 AM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the north and northwest coasts of Puerto Rico, beaches of the USVI and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ011-250200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T1000Z-220125T2200Z/ Southwest- 1029 AM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of southwestern Puerto Rico, in the vicinity of Cabo Rojo. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
308 WHCA42 TJSJ 242052 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 452 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 PRZ011-242200- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T1000Z-220125T2200Z/ Southwest- 452 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, moderate risk of rip currents will persist for beaches across southwestern Puerto Rico through at least midweek. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-250500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220124T2200Z-220126T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 452 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches in Culebra and eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-250500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220124T2200Z-220125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 452 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as north-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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. && $$
473 WHCA42 TJSJ 250105 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 905 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-250915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220126T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 905 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches in Culebra and eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-250915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 905 PM AST Mon Jan 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as north-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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. && $$
592 WHCA42 TJSJ 250854 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 454 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 PRZ013-251700- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T2200Z-220126T1000Z/ Vieques- 454 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-251700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220126T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 454 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-251700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 454 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as north-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
541 WHCA42 TJSJ 251435 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1035 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220126T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1035 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1035 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as north-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T2200Z-220126T1000Z/ Vieques- 1035 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques. * WHEN...From this evening 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. && $$
749 WHCA42 TJSJ 251452 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 1052 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-252245- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220126T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1052 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-252200- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1052 AM AST Tue Jan 25 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 of Aguada and Rincon, as well as north-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and adjacent islands. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T2200Z-220126T1000Z/ Vieques- 1052 AM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
944 WHCA42 TJSJ 252035 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 435 PM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 PRZ010-VIZ001-252145- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 435 PM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, moderate risk of rip currents will persist for beaches across these areas through the end of the workweek. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-260445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 435 PM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-260445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220125T2200Z-220126T1000Z/ Vieques- 435 PM AST Tue Jan 25 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 northern Vieques. * 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. && $$
930 WHCA42 TJSJ 260123 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 923 PM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-260945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 923 PM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-260945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220126T1000Z/ Vieques- 923 PM AST Tue Jan 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques. * 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. && $$
145 WHCA42 TJSJ 260858 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 458 AM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 PRZ010-VIZ001-261800- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.220126T1000Z-220127T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 458 AM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico, including Aguada and Rincon, and beaches of northern and northwestern St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ013-261800- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ Vieques- 458 AM AST Wed Jan 26 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 northern Vieques. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-261800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 458 AM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
443 WHCA42 TJSJ 261410 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1010 AM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-270200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1010 AM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. * 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. && $$
195 WHCA42 TJSJ 262016 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-270430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 416 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, as well as beaches of Culebra, Vieques and USVI. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
592 WHCA42 TJSJ 270059 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 859 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 PRZ005-008-270900- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T2300Z/ North Central-Northwest- 859 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to north central coasts of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-270900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 859 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwest Puerto Rico from Rincon north, and along the northeast coasts of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, as well as beaches of Culebra, Vieques and USVI. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
260 WHCA42 TJSJ 270105 AAB CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 905 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 PRZ013-VIZ001-270215- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 905 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The rip current risk in Vieques and Saint Thomas is now only moderate. $$ PRZ001-002-010-012-VIZ002-270915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St Croix- 905 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwest Puerto Rico from Rincon north, and along the northeast coasts of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, as well as beaches of Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ005-008-270915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T2300Z/ North Central-Northwest- 905 PM AST Wed Jan 26 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to north central coasts of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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. && $$
690 WHCA42 TJSJ 270821 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 AM AST Thu Jan 27 2022 PRZ005-271630- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T2300Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.220127T1000Z-220128T1000Z/ North Central- 421 AM AST Thu Jan 27 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...North Central County. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ PRZ008-271630- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T2300Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.220127T1000Z-220127T2200Z/ Northwest- 421 AM AST Thu Jan 27 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...Northwest County. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-010-012-VIZ002-270930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St Croix- 421 AM AST Thu Jan 27 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
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