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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 30, 2023, 3:08 PM CDT. It took effect at May 1, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 23 hr.
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The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2023, 3:08 PM CDT (20:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 2, 2023, 3:52 AM CDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
154 WHCA42 TJSJ 302008 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 PM AST Sun Apr 30 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-010415- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.230501T1000Z-230502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 408 PM AST Sun Apr 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico extending from Aguadilla to Fajardo and also beaches of eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From tomorrow morning through tomorrow night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
5 follow-up statements
912 WHCA42 TJSJ 010818 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 AM AST Mon May 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-011630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.230501T1000Z-230502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 418 AM AST Mon May 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico extending from Aguadilla to Fajardo and also beaches of eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
608 WHCA42 TJSJ 011422 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1022 AM AST Mon May 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1022 AM AST Mon May 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico extending from Aguadilla to Fajardo and also beaches of eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$
452 WHCA42 TJSJ 012004 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 PM AST Mon May 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-020415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 404 PM AST Mon May 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico extending from Aguadilla to Fajardo and also beaches of eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
728 WHCA42 TJSJ 020224 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1024 PM AST Mon May 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-021000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1024 PM AST Mon May 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico extending from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$
386 WHCA42 TJSJ 020852 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 452 AM AST Tue May 2 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-021000- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 452 AM AST Tue May 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High Rip Current Risk criteria no longer expected, a moderate risk of rip currents is expected today for northern beaches of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Ceiba, as well as for beaches of Vieques Culebra and the USVI. High Rip Current conditions are forecast to return by tomorrow morning. Please continue monitoring products issued your San Juan Weather Forecast Office. $$
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