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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ

February 15, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 15, 2023, 2:59 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 15, 2023, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2023, 2:59 AM CST (08:59 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2023, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 20, 2023, 2:10 PM CST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

135 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150859
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
459 AM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-151700-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230215T1000Z-230218T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
459 AM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves up to 9 feet today and tonight.

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguada to
  Fajardo.

* WHEN...Until saturday 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. 

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-151700-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230215T2200Z-230218T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
459 AM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves up to 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coasts of Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint 
  John.

* WHEN...From 8 PM AST tonight through Saturday 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. 

&&

$$
21 follow-up statements
931 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151426
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1026 AM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-152230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230218T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1026 AM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves up to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-152230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230215T2200Z-230218T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1026 AM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves up to 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coasts of Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint 
  John. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
985 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152044
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
444 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

PRZ010-VIZ002-160445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230216T2200Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
444 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada in Puerto Rico and also
  beaches of St Croix, USVI. 

* WHEN...From Thursday evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-160445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
444 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-160445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230216T1000Z-230219T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
444 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Northern and eastern exposed coastlines of Culebra, 
  Saint Thomas and Saint John.
 
* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$
499 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160102
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
902 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-160915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
902 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-160915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230216T1000Z-230219T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
902 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Northern and eastern exposed coastlines of Culebra, 
  Saint Thomas and Saint John. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ002-160915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230216T2200Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
902 PM AST Wed Feb 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada in Puerto Rico and also 
  beaches of St Croix, USVI. 

* WHEN...From Thursday evening 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.

&&

$$
719 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160904
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
504 AM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

PRZ010-VIZ002-161800-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230216T1000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix-
504 AM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada in Puerto Rico and also 
  beaches of St Croix, USVI. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-161800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
504 AM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-161800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.230216T1000Z-230219T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
504 AM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Northern and eastern exposed coastlines of Culebra, 
  Saint Thomas and Saint John. 

* 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.

&&

$$
289 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161456
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1056 AM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-162300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1056 AM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo. Culebra and the U.S. Virgin 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.

&&

$$
308 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161954
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 PM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-170400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
354 PM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves around 7 feet.

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and the U.S. Virgin 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.

&&

$$
763 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170051
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
851 PM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-170900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
851 PM AST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Rincon to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and the U.S. Virgin 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.

&&

$$
642 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170844
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
444 AM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-171645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
444 AM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Rincon to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and the U.S. Virgin 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.

&&

$$
811 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171337
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
937 AM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-172145-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
937 AM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Rincon to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and the U.S. Virgin 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.

&&

$$
648 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171954
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 PM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-180400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
354 PM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and St. Croix.

* 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-VIZ001-180400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
354 PM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Beaches of Rincon and the northern U.S. Virgin 
  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.

&&

$$
374 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180125
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
925 PM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-180930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
925 PM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late 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-VIZ001-180930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
925 PM AST Fri Feb 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and the northern U.S. 
  Virgin 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.

&&

$$
385 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180813
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
413 AM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-181615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
413 AM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late 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-VIZ001-181615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
413 AM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and the northern U.S. 
  Virgin 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.

&&

$$
088 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182018
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 PM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
418 PM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late 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-VIZ001-190430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
418 PM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and the northern U.S. 
  Virgin 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.

&&

$$
436 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190120
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
920 PM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
920 PM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. Beaches of Culebra and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late 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-VIZ001-190930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
920 PM AST Sat Feb 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and the northern U.S. 
  Virgin 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.

&&

$$
659 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190818
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 AM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-191630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
418 AM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 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...

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-VIZ001-191630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
418 AM AST Sun Feb 19 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 Aguada and Rincon and the northern U.S. 
  Virgin Islands. 

* 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.

&&

$$
656 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191348
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
948 AM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
948 AM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 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...

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-VIZ001-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
948 AM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and the northern U.S. 
  Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
215 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
507 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-200515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
507 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-192215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
507 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves around 6 feet. 

* WHERE... Western coast, beaches along St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through this 6 PM AST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-200515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
507 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE... 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...

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.

&&

$$
669 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200123
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
923 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
923 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ002-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
923 PM AST Sun Feb 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE... 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...

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.

&&

$$
656 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200753
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 AM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

PRZ012-200900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T1000Z/
Culebra-
353 AM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

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


$$

VIZ002-201600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T2200Z/
St Croix-
353 AM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
353 AM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* 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.

&&

$$
528 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201441
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1041 AM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1041 AM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves up to 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern coast of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to the
  San Juan Metropolitan area.
 
* 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.

&&

$$
493 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202010
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 PM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-202115-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
410 PM AST Mon Feb 20 2023

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

A moderate risk of rip current will prevail for most of the
coastal beaches across the exposed beaches.

$$

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Sources

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