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Rip Current Statement 56, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 20, 2023, 8:40 AM CST. It was in force for 66 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 20, 2023, 8:40 AM CST (14:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 23, 2023, 2:43 AM CST
- In force
- 66 hr
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- NWS JSJ
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940 WHCA42 TJSJ 201440 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1040 AM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-202245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.231220T1440Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 1040 AM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves 6-13 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo across northern Puerto Rico, and St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until Friday Afternoon. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ001-202245- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.231220T1440Z-231222T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1040 AM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...the north and east facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent islands. * WHEN...through Friday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-202245- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231221T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1040 AM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches from Rincon to Aguada. * WHEN...through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-202245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ Culebra- 1040 AM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-9 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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687 WHCA42 TJSJ 202012 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 412 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 PRZ012-210415- /O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.231221T1000Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 412 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-10 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, starting tomorrow lasting through the night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-210415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 412 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves 6-12 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo across northern Puerto Rico, and St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ002-210415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ St Croix- 412 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves 6-12 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-210415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 412 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches from Rincon to Aguada. * WHEN...through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-210415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 412 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...the north and east facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent islands. * WHEN...through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$
689 WHCA42 TJSJ 210150 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 950 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 950 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 6-13 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo across northern Puerto Rico, and St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ002-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 950 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 6-12 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.231221T1000Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 950 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-12 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, starting tomorrow lasting through the night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 950 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches from Rincon to Aguada. * WHEN...through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ001-211000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 950 PM AST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...the north and east facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent islands. * WHEN...through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
308 WHCA42 TJSJ 210804 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-211715- /O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.231221T0804Z-231221T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 14 feet and higher at times. Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding. Beach erosion. Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * HIGH TIDES...Arecibo 1.3 feet at 3:24 PM AST this afternoon. San Juan 1.2 feet at 3:59 PM AST this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-211715- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.231221T0804Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and breaking waves between 6 and 10 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ002-211715- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 6 and 10 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ013-211715- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques- 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-211715- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Friday 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. && $$ VIZ001-211715- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 404 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches in St Thomas and St John. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
380 WHCA42 TJSJ 211430 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1030 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-231221T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1030 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 15 feet and higher at times. Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding. Beach erosion. Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * HIGH TIDES...Arecibo 1.3 feet at 3:24 PM AST this afternoon. San Juan 1.2 feet at 3:59 PM AST this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 1030 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ002-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 1030 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1030 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-212230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1030 AM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Friday 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. && $$
021 WHCA42 TJSJ 212021 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-231221T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 421 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 15 feet and higher at times. Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding. Beach erosion. Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * HIGH TIDES...Arecibo 1.3 feet at 3:24 PM AST this afternoon. San Juan 1.2 feet at 3:59 PM AST this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 421 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ002-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 421 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 421 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Friday 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-220430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 421 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
131 WHCA42 TJSJ 212238 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 638 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-220645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 638 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 15 feet and higher at times. Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding. Beach erosion. Dangerous swimming conditions. 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-220645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 638 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ002-220645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 638 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-220645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 638 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-220645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 638 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Friday 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. && $$
098 WHCA42 TJSJ 220102 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 902 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 902 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 902 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ002-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 902 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 12 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf, until 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 902 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Friday 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-220915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 902 PM AST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
160 WHCA42 TJSJ 220825 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 425 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 VIZ002-221630- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 425 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...The north and east facing beaches of 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. && $$ PRZ012-221630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 425 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and breaking waves between 7 and 11 feet and locally higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231222T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 425 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 425 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-221630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 425 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques and St. Thomas. * 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. && $$
286 WHCA42 TJSJ 221430 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1030 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-222230- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1030 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ002-222230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 1030 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-222230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1030 AM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques and St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
493 WHCA42 TJSJ 222020 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-230430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 420 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding. Beach erosion. Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-230430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 420 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-230430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 420 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques and St. Thomas. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-230430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 420 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
912 WHCA42 TJSJ 222021 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-230430- /O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231223T2200Z/ /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 421 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through the weekend. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-230430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 421 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ001-230430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 421 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques and St. Thomas. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-230430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 421 PM AST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
406 WHCA42 TJSJ 230843 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 443 AM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 PRZ013-VIZ001-230945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0056.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 443 AM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ VIZ002-230945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231223T1000Z/ St Croix- 443 AM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-231645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 443 AM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-231645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 443 AM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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