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Rip Current Statement 61, NWS JSJ

September 3, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 3, 2022, 4:37 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 4, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 3, 2022, 4:37 PM CDT (21:37 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 4, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 5, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

428 
WHCA42 TJSJ 032137
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
537 PM AST Sat Sep 3 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-040545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.220904T1000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
537 PM AST Sat Sep 3 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Sunday morning through Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
330 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040119
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
919 PM AST Sat Sep 3 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-041000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.220904T1000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
919 PM AST Sat Sep 3 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SUNDAY
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Sunday morning through Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
184 
WHCA42 TJSJ 040740
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
340 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-041815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.220904T1000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
340 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  of 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...through late night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
458 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041102
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
702 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-042200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.220904T1102Z-220904T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
702 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves of
  6 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-042200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220904T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
702 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves up
  to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...through 6 PM this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
928 
WHCA42 TJSJ 041518
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1118 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-042330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220904T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1118 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due 
  to breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late night. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-042200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220904T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
1118 AM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and St Croix.

* WHEN...through 6 PM this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
944 
WHCA42 TJSJ 042103
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
503 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

PRZ001-002-005-050515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220904T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
503 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due 
  to breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  north central to northeast, including the San Juan metro area.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late night. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ008-050515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220904T2200Z/
Northwest-
503 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due 
  to breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late night. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-042215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220904T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
503 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected due to breaking waves 
  up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and St Croix.

* WHEN...through 6 PM this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
432 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050103
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
903 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

PRZ001-002-005-050915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
903 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due
  to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  north central to northeast, including the San Juan metro area. 

* WHEN...Through late night. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ008-050915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T2200Z/
Northwest-
903 PM AST Sun Sep 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due
  to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late night. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
602 
WHCA42 TJSJ 050834
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
434 AM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

PRZ001-002-005-051000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-
434 AM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due
  to breaking waves of 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  north central to northeast, including the San Juan metro area. 

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ008-051645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T2200Z/
Northwest-
434 AM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due
  to breaking waves of 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
937 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051407
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1007 AM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

PRZ008-052200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T2200Z/
Northwest-
1007 AM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous surf conditions and rip currents expected due 
  to breaking waves of 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
111 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052207
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
607 PM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

PRZ008-052315-
/O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0061.000000T0000Z-220905T2200Z/
Northwest-
607 PM AST Mon Sep 5 2022

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

The risk of rip currents is now moderate.

$$

The office that day

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