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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 10, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.
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- Issued
- Apr 10, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT (08:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 11, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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486 WHCA42 TJSJ 100800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 PRZ001-005-101600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 400 AM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, increasing to around 10 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through at least Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$
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128 WHCA42 TJSJ 101351 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 951 AM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 PRZ001-005-102200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 951 AM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, increasing to around 10 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
472 WHCA42 TJSJ 102348 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 748 PM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 PRZ002-008-012-110800- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T2200Z-230412T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest-Culebra- 748 PM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, increasing to around 10 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through at least Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-005-110800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 748 PM AST Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, increasing to around 10 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday 6 AM AST through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
529 WHCA42 TJSJ 110800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 PRZ010-VIZ001-111600- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 400 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico and northern beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through at least Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-005-111600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 400 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Trough at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-008-012-111600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T2200Z-230412T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest-Culebra- 400 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, from Canovanas eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through at least Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$
645 WHCA42 TJSJ 111403 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1003 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 PRZ001-005-112215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230412T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 1003 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Trough at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-008-012-112215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T2200Z-230412T2200Z/ Northeast-Northwest-Culebra- 1003 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through at least Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-112215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1003 AM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico, and northern beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
401 WHCA42 TJSJ 112020 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 PRZ001-120430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Toa Baja eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ PRZ005-120430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T2200Z/ North Central- 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-120430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T2200Z-230413T1000Z/ Northeast- 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ PRZ008-012-120430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230411T2200Z-230413T2200Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-120430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230413T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through at least Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-120430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 420 PM AST Tue Apr 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
117 WHCA42 TJSJ 120805 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 PRZ001-121600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.230412T1000Z-230414T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Toa Baja eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-121600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.230412T1000Z-230413T1000Z/ Northeast- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ005-008-121600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.230412T1000Z-230414T0900Z/ North Central-Northwest- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Dorado across the northwest to north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Thursday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ012-121600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.230412T1000Z-230413T1000Z/ Culebra- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-121600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230413T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-121600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230413T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
570 WHCA42 TJSJ 121413 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1013 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 PRZ001-005-008-122215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 1013 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Toa Baja eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-012-122215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 1013 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-122215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1013 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico. * 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. && $$
936 WHCA42 TJSJ 122016 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 PRZ010-122200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230412T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 416 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-005-008-130430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 416 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-012-130430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 416 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-130430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 416 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Adjacent islands. * 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. && $$
055 WHCA42 TJSJ 130119 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 919 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 PRZ001-005-008-131000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 919 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-012-131000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 919 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-131000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 919 PM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
427 WHCA42 TJSJ 130733 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 333 AM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 PRZ001-005-008-131545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 333 AM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-012-131000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 333 AM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Fajardo across the northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-131000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230413T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 333 AM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning * 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. && $$
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