Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 40, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 17, 2023, 3:59 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 17, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
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- Issued
- Sep 17, 2023, 3:59 PM CDT (20:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 17, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 19, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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311 WHCA42 TJSJ 172059 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 459 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 PRZ005-008-180500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.230917T2200Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 459 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 8 to 11 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of north-central and northwest Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, from 6 PM AST this evening to 6 PM AST Monday. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through late Monday 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-180500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.230917T2200Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 459 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 8 to 11 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the west coast of Puerto Rico from Rincon northward. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, from 6 PM AST this evening to 6 PM AST Monday. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-180500- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.230917T2200Z-230918T2200Z/ Culebra- 459 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern Culebra * WHEN...Through MOnday 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. && $$ PRZ001-180500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 459 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6-7 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-180500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Northeast- 459 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$
6 follow-up statements
691 WHCA42 TJSJ 180025 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 825 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 PRZ001-180830- /O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 825 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 8-11 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ005-008-180830- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 825 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 8 to 11 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of north-central and northwest Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, from 6 PM AST this evening to 6 PM AST Monday. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through late Monday 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-180830- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 825 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 8 to 11 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the west coast of Puerto Rico from Rincon northward. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, from 6 PM AST this evening to 6 PM AST Monday. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ002-180830- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Northeast- 825 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$ PRZ012-180830- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ Culebra- 825 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern Culebra * WHEN...Through MOnday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
324 WHCA42 TJSJ 180819 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 419 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 PRZ002-181630- /O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ Northeast- 419 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ001-181630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity- 419 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ005-008-181630- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 419 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 8 to 11 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of north-central and northwest Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through Tuesday 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-181630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 419 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the west coast of Puerto Rico from Rincon northward. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-181630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ Culebra- 419 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern Culebra * 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. && $$
143 WHCA42 TJSJ 181414 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1014 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 PRZ001-005-008-182215- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 1014 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-010-182215- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1014 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon, Aguada, and the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ012-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ Culebra- 1014 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of the northern Culebra * WHEN...Through at least this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
032 WHCA42 TJSJ 182016 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 PRZ001-005-008-190430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230920T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 416 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher, decreasing to around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect 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. 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. && $$ PRZ002-190430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230920T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ Northeast- 416 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher, decreasing to around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-190430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 416 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 10 feet, and occasionally higher, decreasing to around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, in effect through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ012-190430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Culebra- 416 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Culebra * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
171 WHCA42 TJSJ 182221 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 621 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 PRZ001-005-008-190630- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230920T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 621 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect 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. 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. && $$ PRZ002-190630- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230920T1000Z/ Northeast- 621 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, now in effect through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-190630- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230918T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 621 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the high surf advisory, until at least 6 PM this evening. For the high risk of rip currents, in effect through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ012-190630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Culebra- 621 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Culebra * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
350 WHCA42 TJSJ 190823 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 423 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 PRZ001-005-008-191630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-230920T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 423 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally greater. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and northwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Though Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ002-191630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230920T2200Z/ Northeast- 423 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally greater. * WHERE...Beaches of northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Though Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-191630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-230919T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 423 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally greater. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Though 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. && $$ PRZ012-191000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-230919T1000Z/ Culebra- 423 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Culebra * WHEN...Until 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 4:59 AM CDT | Excessive Heat Warning | JSJ | 11 hr | |
| Sep 17, 4:59 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 11 hr | |
| Sep 17, 12:50 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Sep 17, 1:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 119 min | |
| Sep 17, 1:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 116 min | |
| Sep 17, 2:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 113 min | |
| Sep 17, 2:49 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 116 min | |
| Sep 17, 3:36 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 25 hr | |
| Sep 17, 4:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 57 min |
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