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Rip Current Statement 43, NWS JSJ

October 9, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 9, 2023, 3:43 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 9, 2023, 9:14 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 9, 2023, 3:43 AM CDT (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 9, 2023, 9:14 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 12, 2023, 4:19 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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205 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090843
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
443 AM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-091645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.231009T2200Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
443 AM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet--and up to 9 feet on Tuesday night. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico, Culebra and eastern Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...Tongiht through Thursday.

* 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. 

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
096 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091414
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1014 AM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-092215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.231009T1414Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1014 AM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet--and up to 9 feet on Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra and eastern Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...Through Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
281 
WHCA42 TJSJ 091959
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
359 PM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-100400-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0012.231010T1000Z-231010T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
359 PM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet--and up to 9 feet on Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra and eastern Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...Through Thursday.

* 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-VIZ002-100400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
359 PM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet--and up to 9 feet on Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra and eastern Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...Through Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
113 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100115
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
915 PM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-100915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0012.231010T1000Z-231010T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
915 PM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet--and up to 9 feet on Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Thursday.

* 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-VIZ002-100915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
915 PM AST Mon Oct 9 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet--and up to 9 feet on Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across Culebra and eastern Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
536 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100942
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
542 AM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-101745-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0012.231010T1000Z-231010T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
542 AM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet--and up to 7 feet tonight and Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Through Thursday.

* 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-VIZ002-101745-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
Culebra-St Croix-
542 AM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet--and up to 7 feet tonight and Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across Culebra and eastern Saint Croix.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

Snell
597 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101408
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1008 AM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-102215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
1008 AM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet--and up to 7 feet tonight and Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Through Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
756 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102001
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 PM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-110415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
401 PM AST Tue Oct 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet and up to 7 feet tonight and Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to the northeast coast of
  Puerto Rico, including Culebra and St. Croix.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
878 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110834
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
434 AM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-111645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
434 AM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 7 feet today and 6 feet tonight and Thursday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest and northcentral coasts of
  Puerto Rico, including Culebra and also St. Croix. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
501 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111330
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
930 AM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-112130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
930 AM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 7 feet today and 6 feet tonight and Thursday. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northwest and northcentral coasts 
  of Puerto Rico, including Culebra and also St. Croix. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
375 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112003
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
403 PM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-121000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
403 PM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northern coast of Puerto Rico,
  northern and eastern coast of Culebra, and eastern coast of St.
  Croix. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
594 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120100
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 PM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-120900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St Croix-
900 PM AST Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northern coast of Puerto Rico, 
  northern and eastern coast of Culebra, and eastern coast of 
  St. Croix. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
102 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120958
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
558 AM AST Thu Oct 12 2023

PRZ002-012-VIZ002-121100-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
Northeast-Culebra-St Croix-
558 AM AST Thu Oct 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The rip current risk has become moderate.

$$

PRZ001-005-008-121800-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
558 AM AST Thu Oct 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches across the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Aguada to Loiza. 

* 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.

&&

$$
415 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121406
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1006 AM AST Thu Oct 12 2023

PRZ001-005-008-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
1006 AM AST Thu Oct 12 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. 

* WHERE...Beaches across the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguada to Loiza. 

* 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.

&&

$$
952 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122119
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
519 PM AST Thu Oct 12 2023

PRZ001-005-008-122230-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-231012T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest-
519 PM AST Thu Oct 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...



$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 9, 3:49 AM CDTExcessive Heat WarningJSJ12 hr
Oct 9, 3:49 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryJSJ12 hr
Oct 9, 2:59 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ14 hr
Oct 9, 3:51 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Oct 9, 5:34 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ116 min

Nearby

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Sources

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