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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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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