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Rip Current Statement 48, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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. && $$ PRZ008-162200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.231117T1000Z-231120T0700Z/ Northwest- 400 AM AST Thu Nov 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to a long period northerly swell. Breaking waves up to 6 feet are likely on Friday, increasing to 7-11 feet from Friday night into the weekend. * WHERE...Beaches across northwestern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla eastward to Hatillo. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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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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