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Rip Current Statement 41, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 26, 2023, 7:29 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 27, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2023, 7:29 PM CDT (00:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 27, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 29, 2023, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
214 WHCA42 TJSJ 270029 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 829 PM AST Tue Sep 26 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-270945- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.230927T1000Z-230928T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 829 PM AST Tue Sep 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday 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. && $$
10 follow-up statements
307 WHCA42 TJSJ 270747 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 347 AM AST Wed Sep 27 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-271600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.230927T1000Z-230928T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 347 AM AST Wed Sep 27 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...From this morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
794 WHCA42 TJSJ 272006 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 406 PM AST Wed Sep 27 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-281000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 406 PM AST Wed Sep 27 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...From this morning through Thursday 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. && $$
802 WHCA42 TJSJ 280012 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 812 PM AST Wed Sep 27 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-281000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 812 PM AST Wed Sep 27 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
972 WHCA42 TJSJ 280824 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 424 AM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-281630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 424 AM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * 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. && $$
677 WHCA42 TJSJ 281844 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 244 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-290245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 244 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
266 WHCA42 TJSJ 281958 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-290400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 358 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * 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. && $$
082 WHCA42 TJSJ 290058 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 858 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-290900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 858 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
149 WHCA42 TJSJ 290824 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 424 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 PRZ001-005-291630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 424 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from north-central to the San Juan coastal areas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-008-012-VIZ002-291000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T1000Z/ Northeast-Northwest-Culebra-St Croix- 424 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
151 WHCA42 TJSJ 291513 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1113 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 PRZ001-005-292200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 1113 AM AST Fri Sep 29 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 from north-central to the San Juan coastal areas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
752 WHCA42 TJSJ 292016 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 PRZ001-005-300430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.230930T1000Z-231001T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-230929T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central- 416 PM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches from north-central to the San Juan coastal areas. * WHEN...From Saturday Morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-008-012-300430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0042.230930T1000Z-231001T1000Z/ Northeast-Northwest-Culebra- 416 PM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of northeastern and northwestern PR and Culebra. * WHEN...From Saturday Morning through late Sunday 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 3:06 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 12 hr | |
| Sep 27, 11:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Sep 27, 11:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 32 min | |
| Sep 27, 12:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 64 min | |
| Sep 27, 12:39 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 96 min | |
| Sep 27, 2:00 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 114 min | |
| Sep 27, 2:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Sep 27, 3:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 112 min |
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Sources
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