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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 12, 2023, 3:05 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 12, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 59 hr.
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- Issued
- Apr 12, 2023, 3:05 AM CDT (08:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 12, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2023, 3:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 59 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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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. && $$ PRZ010-121600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.230412T1000Z-230413T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 405 AM AST Wed Apr 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches Aguada and Rincon across the western coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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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. && $$
671 WHCA42 TJSJ 131514 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1114 AM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 PRZ001-005-008-132315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 1114 AM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Carolina across the north coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
697 WHCA42 TJSJ 131958 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 PM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 PRZ001-005-008-140400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 358 PM 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. && $$
478 WHCA42 TJSJ 140123 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 923 PM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 PRZ001-005-008-140930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 923 PM AST Thu Apr 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward across the north coast of Puerto Rico to Carolina. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
921 WHCA42 TJSJ 140758 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 AM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 PRZ002-012-141600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.230414T1000Z-230414T2200Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 358 AM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Carolina to Fajardo, as well the north exposed beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through this 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. && $$ PRZ001-005-008-141600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 358 AM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward across the north coast of Puerto Rico to Carolina. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
505 WHCA42 TJSJ 141502 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1102 AM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 PRZ001-005-008-142200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 1102 AM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward across the north coast of Puerto Rico to Carolina. * WHEN...Through this 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. && $$ PRZ002-012-142200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 1102 AM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Carolina to Fajardo, as well the north exposed beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
999 WHCA42 TJSJ 141900 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 300 PM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 PRZ001-005-008-142200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 300 PM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward across the north coast of Puerto Rico to Carolina. * WHEN...Through this 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. && $$ PRZ002-012-142200- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 300 PM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Carolina to Fajardo, as well the beaches of Culebra with a northern exposure. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
987 WHCA42 TJSJ 142030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 PRZ002-012-142130- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ Northeast-Culebra- 430 PM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although high risk of rip current conditions are no longer expected, life-threatening rip currents are possible. Therefore, a moderate risk of rip currents remain in place for the local beaches. $$ PRZ001-005-008-142130- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230414T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 430 PM AST Fri Apr 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although high risk of rip current conditions are no longer expected, life-threatening rip currents are possible. Therefore, a moderate risk of rip currents remain in place for the local beaches. $$
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