Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 33, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Aug 20, 2023, 2:59 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 20, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
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- Issued
- Aug 20, 2023, 2:59 AM CDT (07:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 20, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 21, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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529 WHCA42 TJSJ 200759 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 VIZ002-201600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.230820T1000Z-230821T1000Z/ St Croix- 359 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...East and southeast beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
223 WHCA42 TJSJ 201430 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1030 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 VIZ002-202230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T1000Z/ St Croix- 1030 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...East and southeast beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
263 WHCA42 TJSJ 210036 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 836 PM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 PRZ003-211000- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T1000Z/ Southeast- 836 PM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...East and southeast beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$ VIZ002-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T1000Z/ St Croix- 836 PM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...East and southeast beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
902 WHCA42 TJSJ 210928 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 528 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 PRZ011-211730- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.230821T2200Z-230822T1000Z/ Southwest- 528 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Southwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening 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. && $$ PRZ003-211730- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T2200Z/ Southeast- 528 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-211030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T1000Z/ St Croix- 528 AM AST Mon Aug 21 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 feet. * WHERE...East and southeast beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST. * 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. && $$
773 WHCA42 TJSJ 211425 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1025 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 PRZ003-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T2200Z/ Southeast- 1025 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ011-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.230821T2200Z-230822T1000Z/ Southwest- 1025 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Southwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening 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. && $$
607 WHCA42 TJSJ 212044 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 444 PM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 PRZ003-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230821T2200Z/ Southeast- 444 PM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ011-220445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.230821T2200Z-230822T1000Z/ Southwest- 444 PM AST Mon Aug 21 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...Southwestern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From this evening 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 3:40 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 6 hr | |
| Aug 20, 9:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 29 min | |
| Aug 20, 1:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 49 min | |
| Aug 20, 2:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 63 min | |
| Aug 20, 2:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 53 min | |
| Aug 20, 3:05 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Aug 20, 3:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Aug 20, 3:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 49 min |
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Sources
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