Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 30, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 2, 2023, 3:22 PM CDT. It took effect at May 3, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 51 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 2, 2023, 3:22 PM CDT (20:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 3, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2023, 8:12 AM CDT
- In force
- 51 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
103 WHCA42 TJSJ 022022 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 PM AST Tue May 2 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-030430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.230503T1000Z-230504T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 422 PM AST Tue May 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, Northwest and Culebra. Also, for the island of St. Croix. * WHEN...Wednesday morning through at least late Wednesday 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. && $$
10 follow-up statements
642 WHCA42 TJSJ 030837 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 437 AM AST Wed May 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-031645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.230503T1000Z-230504T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 437 AM AST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra and the easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
984 WHCA42 TJSJ 031453 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1053 AM AST Wed May 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-032300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230504T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1053 AM AST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra and the easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$
762 WHCA42 TJSJ 032051 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 451 PM AST Wed May 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 451 PM AST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least late Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-040500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230504T2200Z/ St Croix- 451 PM AST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE... The easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday Afternoon. * 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. && $$
558 WHCA42 TJSJ 040105 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 905 PM AST Wed May 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 905 PM AST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least late Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-040915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230504T2200Z/ St Croix- 905 PM AST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE... The easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday Afternoon. * 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. && $$
802 WHCA42 TJSJ 040858 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 458 AM AST Thu May 4 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-041700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 458 AM AST Thu May 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-041700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230504T2200Z/ St Croix- 458 AM AST Thu May 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...The easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least this afternoon. * 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. && $$
362 WHCA42 TJSJ 041402 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1002 AM AST Thu May 4 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-042215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1002 AM AST Thu May 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230504T2200Z/ St Croix- 1002 AM AST Thu May 4 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...The easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least this afternoon. * 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. && $$
520 WHCA42 TJSJ 041956 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 356 PM AST Thu May 4 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 356 PM AST Thu May 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra and the eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
800 WHCA42 TJSJ 050152 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 952 PM AST Thu May 4 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 952 PM AST Thu May 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra and the eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Friday afternoon. * 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. && $$
388 WHCA42 TJSJ 050755 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 355 AM AST Fri May 5 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-052200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 355 AM AST Fri May 5 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Coastlines of Puerto Rico including San Juan and Vicinity, Northeast, North Central, and Northwest, as well as for Culebra and the eastern tip of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
522 WHCA42 TJSJ 051312 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 912 AM AST Fri May 5 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051415- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-230505T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 912 AM AST Fri May 5 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, a moderate rip current risk is in effect for these areas. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 3:53 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 12 hr |
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Sources
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