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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS JSJ

January 24, 2022

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.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
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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Sources

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