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Rip Current Statement 68, NWS JSJ

September 22, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 22, 2022, 3:49 AM CDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Sep 22, 2022, 3:49 AM CDT (08:49 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 22, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired: Sep 23, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
In force: 24 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

449 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220849
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
449 AM AST Thu Sep 22 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-221700-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0068.220922T2200Z-220923T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
449 AM AST Thu Sep 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 6 foot may cause strong
  sweeping currents along coastlines.

* WHERE...Northern coastal beaches in Puerto Rico from Aguadilla 
  to Pinones.

* WHEN...This evening through Friday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Inexperienced swimmers may become in danger if caught
  in these currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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. 

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

985 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221351
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
951 AM AST Thu Sep 22 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0068.220922T2200Z-220923T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
951 AM AST Thu Sep 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 6 foot may cause strong 
  sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northern coastal beaches in Puerto Rico from Aguadilla 
  to Pinones. 

* WHEN...This evening through Friday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Inexperienced swimmers may become in danger if 
  caught in these currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

803 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222025
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 PM AST Thu Sep 22 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-230430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0068.220922T2200Z-220923T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
425 PM AST Thu Sep 22 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 6 foot may cause strong 
  sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northern coastal beaches in Puerto Rico from Aguadilla 
  to Pinones. 

* WHEN...Through Friday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Inexperienced swimmers may become in danger if 
  caught in these currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

032 
WHCA42 TJSJ 230820
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Fri Sep 23 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-231630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0068.000000T0000Z-220923T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
420 AM AST Fri Sep 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 6 foot may cause strong 
  sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northern coastal beaches in Puerto Rico from Aguadilla 
  to Pinones. 

* WHEN...Through this Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Inexperienced swimmers may become in danger if 
  caught in these currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

617 
WHCA42 TJSJ 231411
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 AM AST Fri Sep 23 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-232200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0068.000000T0000Z-220923T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1011 AM AST Fri Sep 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 6 foot may cause strong 
  sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northern coastal beaches in Puerto Rico from Aguadilla 
  to Pinones. 

* WHEN...Through this Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Inexperienced swimmers may become in danger if 
  caught in these currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Sep 21, 7:10 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	JSJ	24 hr
Sep 21, 8:50 PM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	JSJ	52 hr
Sep 22, 3:18 AM CDT	Excessive Heat Warning	JSJ	13 hr
Sep 22, 3:18 AM CDT	Heat Advisory	JSJ	13 hr

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Sources

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