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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 11, 2023, 4:12 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 11, 2023, 4:12 PM CST (22:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2023, 4:00 AM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
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- NWS JSJ
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805 WHCA42 TJSJ 112212 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 PRZ001-012-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Culebra- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along San Juan and vicinity, and beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ002-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ Northeast- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ005-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ North Central- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of north central Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ008-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230213T1000Z/ Northwest- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. 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. && $$ VIZ001-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-120615- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230211T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.230211T2212Z-230212T1000Z/ Vieques- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. 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. && $$ VIZ002-120615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ St Croix- 612 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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388 WHCA42 TJSJ 120137 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 PRZ001-005-012-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Culebra- 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along San Juan and vicinity, and beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ002-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ Northeast- 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ008-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230213T1000Z/ Northwest- 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ Vieques- 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. 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. && $$ VIZ002-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ St Croix- 937 PM AST Sat Feb 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
696 WHCA42 TJSJ 120719 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 PRZ001-005-121530- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230213T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along San Juan and vicinity, and north central Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ002-121530- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ Northeast- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ008-121530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230213T1000Z/ Northwest- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-121530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-121530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230212T2200Z/ Culebra- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra oriented to the north. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ PRZ013-121000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ Vieques- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-121000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230212T1000Z/ St Croix- 319 AM AST Sun Feb 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper waters. 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. && $$
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