Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 38, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 11, 2023, 3:36 AM CDT. It took effect at Sep 14, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Sep 11, 2023, 3:36 AM CDT (08:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 14, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 11, 2023, 7:55 PM CDT
- In force
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- NWS JSJ
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225 WHCA42 TJSJ 110836 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 436 AM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 VIZ002-111645- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.230914T1000Z-230914T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230911T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230911T2200Z/ St Croix- 436 AM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches along St Croix Eastern Half. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-111645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230914T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230912T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 436 AM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...for the beaches Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-111645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230914T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.230911T1000Z-230912T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 436 AM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet, and occasionally higher. Breakers will surpass 10 feet after 6 AM AST Monday. * WHERE...for Culebra, St Thomas and St John. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Thursday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 PM Monday through 6 PM 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. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-111645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.230911T1000Z-230913T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 436 AM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...for the beaches in Rincon and Aguada, Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Monday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
2 follow-up statements
204 WHCA42 TJSJ 112056 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 456 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 VIZ002-120500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230911T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230911T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.230914T1000Z-230914T2200Z/ St Croix- 456 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-120500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230912T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230914T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 456 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...for the beaches Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Thursday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST 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. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-120500- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.230911T2200Z-230912T1000Z/ Vieques- 456 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Vieques. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-120500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230913T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 456 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
050 WHCA42 TJSJ 120055 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 855 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 VIZ002-120200- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0038.230914T1000Z-230914T2200Z/ St Croix- 855 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-120900- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230912T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230914T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 855 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...for the beaches Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Thursday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST 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. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-120900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230913T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 855 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. 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. && $$ PRZ013-120900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230912T1000Z/ Vieques- 855 PM AST Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Vieques. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is very likely that the High Rip Current Risk statements and High Surf Advisory might be extended through most of next week as Hurricane Lee continues moving northward over the western Atlantic. Coastal Flood Advisories may be required later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
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Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 3:15 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 12 hr |
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