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Rip Current Statement 70, NWS JSJ

October 5, 2022

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 5, 2022, 3:05 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 5, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Oct 5, 2022, 3:05 PM CDT (20:05 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 5, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired: Oct 7, 2022, 3:51 AM CDT
In force: 35 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

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392 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052005
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 PM AST Wed Oct 5 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-060415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.221005T2200Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
405 PM AST Wed Oct 5 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 7 foot may cause strong 
  sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches in Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PRZ012-060415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.221006T1000Z-221007T1000Z/
Culebra-
405 PM AST Wed Oct 5 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches in Culebra, Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning late Thursday night.

* 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. 

&&

$$

6 follow-up statements

922 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060116
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
916 PM AST Wed Oct 5 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-060930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
916 PM AST Wed Oct 5 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights around 7 foot may cause strong 
  sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches in Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-060930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.221006T1000Z-221007T1000Z/
Culebra-
916 PM AST Wed Oct 5 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches in Culebra, Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

066 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060746
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
346 AM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-062115-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
346 AM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights between 6 and 9 feet may cause 
  strong sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches in Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-062115-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.221006T1000Z-221007T1000Z/
Culebra-
346 AM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights between 6 and 9 feet may cause 
  strong sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...North facing beaches in Culebra, Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

935 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061512
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1112 AM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-062315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1112 AM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights between 6 and 9 feet may cause 
  strong sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches in Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

329 
WHCA42 TJSJ 062006
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
406 PM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
406 PM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights between 6 and 9 feet may cause 
  strong sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches in Puerto Rico and
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

335 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070131
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
931 PM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
931 PM AST Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Breaking wave heights between 6 and 9 feet may cause 
  strong sweeping currents along coastlines. 

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches in Puerto Rico 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

278 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070851
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
451 AM AST Fri Oct 7 2022

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-071000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-221007T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
451 AM AST Fri Oct 7 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

However, a moderate risk continues for most beaches of Puerto
Rico.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Oct 5, 2:35 AM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	JSJ	49 hr
Oct 5, 1:37 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	3 hr
Oct 5, 2:39 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	103 min

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Sources

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