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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS JSJ

April 12, 2023

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.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

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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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
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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Sources

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