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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ

March 16, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 16, 2023, 3:17 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 16, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2023, 3:17 AM CDT (08:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 16, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 20, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

427 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160817
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

VIZ001-161630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high surf is expected to return on 
  Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

VIZ002-161630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.230316T2200Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ013-160930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Vieques-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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


$$

PRZ011-160930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Southwest-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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


$$

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-161630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 15 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada and Rincon. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-161630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 12 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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.

&&

$$
20 follow-up statements
634 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160844
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
444 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-161645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
444 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-161645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
444 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-161645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
444 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High Surf Advisory conditions are expected
  to return on Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-161645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.230316T2200Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
444 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
926 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161508
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1108 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-162315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
1108 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-162315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
1108 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-162315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1108 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High Surf Advisory conditions are 
  expected to return on Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-162315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.230316T2200Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
1108 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
976 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162044
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
444 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

VIZ001-170445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
444 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM AST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern part of Saint Thomas. US Virgin
  Islands.

* WHEN...For the rip current risk is in effect until Sunday 
  afternoon. For the High surf Advisory from 6 AM Friday to 6 PM 
  on Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking
  waves. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-170445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
444 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN... For the high surf advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the High surf Advisory trough Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-170445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
444 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the high surf advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the High surf Advisory trough Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-170445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
444 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-170445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.230316T2200Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
444 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
608 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170133
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
933 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
933 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN... For the high surf advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the High surf Advisory trough Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
933 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the high surf advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the High surf Advisory trough Sunday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
933 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM
AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern part of Saint Thomas. US 
  Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...For the rip current risk is in effect until Sunday 
  afternoon. For the High surf Advisory from 6 AM Friday to 6 PM 
  on Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
933 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-170945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
933 PM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

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.

&&

$$
922 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170723
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
323 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
323 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
323 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
323 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Adjacent
  Islands.

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
323 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
323 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

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.

&&

$$
005 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170937 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
537 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-171530-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
537 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 13 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-171530-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
537 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 13 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-171530-
/O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
537 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 12 feet and occasionally
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Adjacent
  Islands.

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
537 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-171530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.230317T1000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
537 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

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 171445
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1045 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-VIZ001-172245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1045 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 13 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-172245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
1045 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 13 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-172245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
1045 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-172245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
1045 AM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
340 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172026
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-VIZ001-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 13 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
426 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 13 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
426 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-180430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
426 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180113
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
913 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-VIZ001-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
913 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around of up to around 10 to 13 
  feet and occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, Culebra,
  and the northern USVI.
  

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
913 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of around 10 to 13 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN... For the High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 PM 
  Sunday. For the rip currents statements through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
Vieques-
913 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-180915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
913 PM AST Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
499 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180712
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
312 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-VIZ001-181600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
312 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, Culebra, 
  and the northern USVI. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through Sunday afternoon. For
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-181600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
312 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through Sunday afternoon. For
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-181600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
312 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-181600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
312 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
784 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181355
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
955 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-VIZ001-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
955 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada, Rincon, Culebra, 
  and the northern USVI. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through Sunday afternoon. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
North Central-
955 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through Sunday afternoon. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
955 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
955 AM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
628 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182057
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
457 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-190500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
457 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity,Northeast,Northwest and
  Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST on Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-190500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
North Central-
457 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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-VIZ001-190500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
457 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and Vicinity, St.Thomas, St. John
  and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through Sunday at 6 PM AST. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-190500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
457 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-190500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
457 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
524 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190141
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
941 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
941 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST on Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
North Central-
941 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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-VIZ001-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
941 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and Vicinity, St.Thomas, St. John 
  and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through Sunday at 6 PM AST. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
941 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-190945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
941 PM AST Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
547 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190736
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
336 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
336 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST on Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
North Central-
336 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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-VIZ001-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
336 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada, Rincon, St.Thomas, and St. John. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through this evening. For the
  High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
336 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-191545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
336 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
435 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191330
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
930 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-192130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
930 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST on Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-192130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
North Central-
930 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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-VIZ001-192130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
930 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada, Rincon, St.Thomas, and St. John.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-192130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
930 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-192130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
930 AM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
910 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191943
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

VIZ001-200345-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, and St. John.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday 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. 

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-008-012-200345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST on Monday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-200345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T1000Z/
North Central-
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk through late Monday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-200345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada & Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST this evening.
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-200345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Vieques-
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-200345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
343 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
783 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200118
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
918 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-200930-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
918 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST on Monday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. Monday
  night

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-200930-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
North Central-
918 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 AM AST Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200930-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
918 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, and St. John.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
918 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada & Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ002-200930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
918 PM AST Sun Mar 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
277 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200754
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
354 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
354 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST today. For
  the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
North Central-
354 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
354 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, as well as, Vieques.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
354 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
354 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
522 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201507
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1107 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
1107 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
North Central-
1107 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
1107 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, as well as, Vieques.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-202315-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1107 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
1107 AM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
264 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202012
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 PM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

PRZ001-002-008-012-210415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-
412 PM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, Northwest 
  and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST this evening.
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-210415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
North Central-
412 PM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST this evening.
  For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-013-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques-
412 PM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, as well as, Vieques.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-210415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230321T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
412 PM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and adjacent islands.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230320T2200Z/
St Croix-
412 PM AST Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

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

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

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Sources

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