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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS JSJ

August 21, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Aug 21, 2023, 4:28 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 21, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Aug 21, 2023, 4:28 AM CDT (09:28 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 21, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired: Aug 22, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

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.

&&

$$

126 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220001
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
801 PM AST Mon Aug 21 2023

PRZ011-221000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-230822T1000Z/
Southwest-
801 PM AST Mon Aug 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 6 feet. 

* WHERE...Southwestern beaches of 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.

&&

$$

892 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220917
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
517 AM AST Tue Aug 22 2023

PRZ011-221030-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-230822T1000Z/
Southwest-
517 AM AST Tue Aug 22 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...Southwestern beaches of 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Aug 21, 4:22 AM CDT	Heat Advisory	JSJ	10 hr
Aug 21, 7:52 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	23 min
Aug 21, 8:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	61 min
Aug 21, 8:51 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	5 hr
Aug 21, 9:55 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JSJ	3 hr
Aug 21, 10:17 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	4 hr
Aug 21, 12:42 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	108 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.