Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 21, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 2, 2023, 7:43 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 3, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 23 hr.
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- Issued
- Apr 2, 2023, 7:43 PM CDT (00:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2023, 3:37 AM CDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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924 WHCA42 TJSJ 030043 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 843 PM AST Sun Apr 2 2023 PRZ010-031000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.230403T1000Z-230404T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 843 PM AST Sun Apr 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Monday through at least 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-031000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 843 PM AST Sun Apr 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest through northeast Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-031000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 843 PM AST Sun Apr 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the north coast of St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-031000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230403T1000Z/ St Croix- 843 PM AST Sun Apr 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches across eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
5 follow-up statements
334 WHCA42 TJSJ 030842 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 442 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-031645- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.230403T1000Z-230404T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 442 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 10 feet are causing life- threatening rip currents, localized beach erosion, and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest through northeast Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Tuesday for the High Surf Advisory. Through at least Tuesday afternoon for the High Risk of Rip Currents. * 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-031645- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.230403T1000Z-230403T2200Z/ Vieques- 442 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through at least Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-031645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ St Croix- 442 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches across eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-031645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 442 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern USVI. * WHEN...Through at least Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-031645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.230403T1000Z-230404T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 442 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$
987 WHCA42 TJSJ 031421 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1021 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1021 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 10 feet are causing life- threatening rip currents, localized beach erosion, and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest through northeast Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Tuesday for the High Surf Advisory. Through at least Tuesday afternoon for the High Risk of Rip Currents. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1021 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$ PRZ013-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230403T2200Z/ Vieques- 1021 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through at least 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1021 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern USVI. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$ VIZ002-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ St Croix- 1021 AM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches across eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
196 WHCA42 TJSJ 032036 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 436 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 VIZ002-032145- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ St Croix- 436 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although a high rip current risk is no longer expected, life- threatening rip currents are possible across most local beaches. $$ PRZ013-032145- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230403T2200Z/ Vieques- 436 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although a high rip current risk is no longer expected, life- threatening rip currents are possible across most local beaches. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230405T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 436 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf zone conditions due to large breaking waves around 6 to 11 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest through northeast Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Wednesday 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-040600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230405T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 436 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern USVI. * WHEN...Through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-040600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 436 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$
649 WHCA42 TJSJ 040122 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 922 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-041000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 922 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf zone conditions due to large breaking waves around 6 to 11 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest through northeast Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Hazardous breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-041000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 922 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$ VIZ001-041000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230405T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 922 PM AST Mon Apr 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern USVI. * WHEN...Through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
225 WHCA42 TJSJ 040837 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 437 AM AST Tue Apr 4 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-041645- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230404T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 437 AM AST Tue Apr 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest through northeast Puerto Rico, including Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ010-040945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-230404T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 437 AM AST Tue Apr 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ VIZ002-041645- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0019.230404T2200Z-230405T2200Z/ St Croix- 437 AM AST Tue Apr 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From this evening through at least Wednesday 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-041645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230405T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 437 AM AST Tue Apr 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern USVI. * WHEN...Through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 3:42 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 24 hr | |
| Apr 3, 3:45 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 21 hr | |
| Apr 3, 9:26 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Apr 3, 9:26 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr |
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