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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS JSJ

April 8, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 8, 2023, 3:22 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 8, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 8, 2023, 3:22 AM CDT (08:22 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 8, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired: Apr 9, 2023, 3:30 AM CDT
In force: 23 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

103 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080822
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 AM AST Sat Apr 8 2023

VIZ002-081600-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.230408T1000Z-230409T1000Z/
St Croix-
422 AM AST Sat Apr 8 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern-most beaches of Saint Crox.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. 

&&

$$

1 follow-up statement

337 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090830
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 AM AST Sun Apr 9 2023

VIZ002-090930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-230409T1000Z/
St Croix-
430 AM AST Sun Apr 9 2023

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

Although high risk of rip current conditions are no longer
expected, life-threatening rip currents are possible. Thus, a
moderate risk of rip currents remains in place for the local
beaches. 

$$

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Sources

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