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Rip Current Statement 48, NWS JSJ

November 16, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 16, 2023, 2:00 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 16, 2023, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 16, 2023, 2:00 AM CST (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2023, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 21, 2023, 2:17 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

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298 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

PRZ001-002-005-012-162200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231116T2200Z-231120T0700Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
400 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely tonight,
  increasing to 7-12 feet from Friday night into the weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra.

* WHEN...From this evening 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. 

&&

$$

PRZ008-162200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T1000Z-231120T0700Z/
Northwest-
400 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6 feet are likely on
  Friday, increasing to 7-11 feet from Friday night into the
  weekend.

* WHERE...Beaches across northwestern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla
  eastward to Hatillo.

* WHEN...From Friday 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. 

&&

$$
19 follow-up statements
488 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161411 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

PRZ010-VIZ001-162215-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1011 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely tonight,
  increasing to 6-10 feet from Friday night into Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-012-162215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231116T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
1011 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely 
  tonight, increasing to 7-12 feet from Friday night into the 
  weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-162215-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
Northwest-
1011 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6 feet are likely on 
  Friday, increasing to 7-11 feet from Friday night into the 
  weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northwestern Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo. 

* WHEN...From Friday 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.

&&

$$
697 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162052
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
452 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

PRZ001-002-005-012-170500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231116T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
452 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely tonight,
  increasing to 7-12 feet from tomorrow night into the weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-170500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
Northwest-
452 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6 feet are likely tomorrow 
  increasing to 7-11 feet from tomorrow night into the weekend.
  

* WHERE...Beaches across northwestern Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo. 

* WHEN...From tomorrow 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-170500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
452 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely tonight,
  increasing to 6-10 feet from tomorrow night into Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon and of
  St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
146 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170052
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
852 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

PRZ001-002-005-012-170900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
852 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely 
  tonight, increasing to 7-12 feet from tomorrow night into the 
  weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-170900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
Northwest-
852 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6 feet are likely 
  tomorrow increasing to 7-11 feet from tomorrow night into the 
  weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northwestern Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo. 

* WHEN...From tomorrow 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-170900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
852 PM AST Thu Nov 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 7 feet are likely 
  tonight, increasing to 6-10 feet from tomorrow night into 
  Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon and of 
  St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
611 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170828
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 AM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

PRZ001-002-005-012-172200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T1000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra-
428 AM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM AST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 
  8-11 feet from Saturday into the weekend.
 
* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM AST
  Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to
  return to safety.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-172200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T1000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
Northwest-
428 AM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY THROUGH 6 PM 
AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to
  8-11 feet from Saturday into the weekend.

* WHERE...Beaches across northwestern Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM
  AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to
  return to safety.

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-172200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231118T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
St Croix-
428 AM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to
  8-10 feet from Saturday night into Sunday.

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-VIZ001-172200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
428 AM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to
  8-10 feet from Saturday night into Sunday.

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon and of 
  St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
259 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171758
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
158 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-180200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T1000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
158 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 
  8- 11 feet from Saturday into the weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM 
  AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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-VIZ001-180200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
158 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 
  8- 10 feet from Saturday night into Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon and of 
  St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-180200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231118T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
St Croix-
158 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 
  8- 10 feet from Saturday night into Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
715 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172042
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
442 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

VIZ002-180445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T2200Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231118T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
St Croix-
442 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM AST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 
  8- 10 feet from Saturday night into Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM tomorrow to 6 PM 
  AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from tomorrow 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-180445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T1000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
442 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 8-
  11 feet tomorrow into the weekend. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Arecibo 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM tomorrow to 6 PM 
  AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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-VIZ001-180445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T2200Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
442 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6-7 feet, increasing to 
  8- 10 feet from Saturday night into Sunday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon and of 
  St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
739 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180047
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
847 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

PRZ010-180900-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T0047Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
847 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-11 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico north of Rincon. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-180900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T0047Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
847 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-180900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T2200Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231118T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
St Croix-
847 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM tomorrow to 6 PM
  AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM tomorrow through
  late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety.  

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-180900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
847 PM AST Fri Nov 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
273 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180757
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
357 AM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-181600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
357 AM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-181600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T2200Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231118T1000Z-231120T1000Z/
St Croix-
357 AM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM tomorrow to 6 PM 
  AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM tomorrow 
  through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-181600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
357 AM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
845 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182011
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
411 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-190415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
411 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-190415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.231118T2200Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St Croix-
411 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory through 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM tomorrow through late 
  Sunday night.
  

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-190415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
411 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
082 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190037
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
837 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-190845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
837 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-190845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
837 PM AST Sat Nov 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
834 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190831
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
431 AM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-191645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231119T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
431 AM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-191645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
431 AM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
275 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191441
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1041 AM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-192300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231119T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
1041 AM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-192300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1041 AM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8- 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
853 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192015
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 PM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-200415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
415 PM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
415 PM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
576 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200131
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
931 PM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-200945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
931 PM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
931 PM AST Sun Nov 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-9 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches of St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
385 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200824
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
424 AM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-201630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
424 AM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 8-12 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

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. 

&&

$$

VIZ001-200930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
424 AM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

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


$$
482 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201336 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
936 AM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231120T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
936 AM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period
  northerly swell.

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* 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.

&&

$$
006 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202104
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
504 PM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-210515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
504 PM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, 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.

&&

$$
514 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210054
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
854 PM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-210900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
854 PM AST Mon Nov 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period 
  northerly swell. 

* WHERE...Beaches across northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla 
  eastward to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. 

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
756 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210817
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 AM AST Tue Nov 21 2023

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-210930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-231121T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix-
417 AM AST Tue Nov 21 2023

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

A moderate risk of rip currents will however remain in effect for
all northwest to northeast facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra
and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

$$

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Sources

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