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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS JSJ

September 17, 2023

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.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 17, 4:59 AM CDTExcessive Heat WarningJSJ11 hr
Sep 17, 4:59 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryJSJ11 hr
Sep 17, 12:50 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Sep 17, 1:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ119 min
Sep 17, 1:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ116 min
Sep 17, 2:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ113 min
Sep 17, 2:49 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min
Sep 17, 3:36 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ25 hr
Sep 17, 4:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ57 min

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Sources

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