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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS JSJ

January 19, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 19, 2023, 2:00 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 19, 2023, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 19, 2023, 2:00 AM CST (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 19, 2023, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 20, 2023, 2:05 AM CST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

609 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-191600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230119T1000Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230121T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.230119T1000Z-230121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
400 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ010-191600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230119T1000Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230119T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.230119T1000Z-230120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
400 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of up to around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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-VIZ001-191600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230119T1000Z/
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230120T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.230119T1000Z-230120T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra and Saint Thomas. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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. 

&&

$$

VIZ002-191600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230119T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.230119T1000Z-230120T1000Z/
St Croix-
400 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of up to around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ011-190900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230119T1000Z/
Southwest-
400 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

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

Although the risk has been downgraded to moderate, life-
threatening rip currents are still possible. 

$$
4 follow-up statements
818 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191354
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
954 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
954 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 7 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-002-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
954 AM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$
266 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192034
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

PRZ005-008-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of north central and northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-192200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230119T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T2200Z/
Culebra-
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T1000Z/
St Croix-
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northern and northeastern Puerto Rico,
  including San Juan and vicinity.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
434 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$
390 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200001
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
801 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

PRZ001-002-VIZ002-200815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-St Croix-
801 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northern and northeastern Puerto Rico.
  Beaches of northern and eastern St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-200815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
801 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of north central and northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-200815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T2200Z/
Culebra-
801 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200815-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
801 PM AST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking 
  waves of up to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northern St. Thomas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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.

&&

$$
970 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200805
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
405 AM AST Fri Jan 20 2023

PRZ001-002-201600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.230120T1000Z-230121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
405 AM AST Fri Jan 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of up to around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity and northeastern 
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-201600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.230120T1000Z-230121T2200Z/
North Central-Northwest-
405 AM AST Fri Jan 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of up to around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of north central and northwestern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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. 

&&

$$

VIZ002-201600-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230121T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.230120T1000Z-230121T2200Z/
St Croix-
405 AM AST Fri Jan 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents expected due to breaking
  waves of up to around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northern and northeastern Puerto Rico. 
  Beaches of northern and eastern St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. 

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ012-200915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T2200Z/
Culebra-
405 AM AST Fri Jan 20 2023

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

Although the risk has been downgraded to moderate, life-
threatening rip currents are still possible. 

$$

VIZ001-200915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
405 AM AST Fri Jan 20 2023

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

Although the risk has been downgraded to moderate, life-
threatening rip currents are still possible. 

$$

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Sources

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