Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 11, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 1, 2024, 1:56 AM CST. It was in force for 7 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 1, 2024, 1:56 AM CST (07:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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887 WHCA42 TJSJ 010756 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 356 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-012000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.240301T0756Z-240303T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 356 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$
25 follow-up statements
569 WHCA42 TJSJ 011412 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1012 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-012200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240303T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1012 AM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
124 WHCA42 TJSJ 012039 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 439 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-020445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 439 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. Increasing to up to 7 feet on Sunday. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$
564 WHCA42 TJSJ 020057 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 857 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-020900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 857 PM AST Fri Mar 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. Increasing to up to 7 feet on Sunday. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
020 WHCA42 TJSJ 020815 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 415 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-022015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 415 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$
690 WHCA42 TJSJ 021350 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 950 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-022200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 950 AM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
857 WHCA42 TJSJ 022109 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 509 PM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-030515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 509 PM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$
166 WHCA42 TJSJ 030100 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 900 PM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-030930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 900 PM AST Sat Mar 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
286 WHCA42 TJSJ 030810 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 AM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 VIZ002-032000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.240303T2200Z-240306T1000Z/ St Croix- 410 AM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-032000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 410 AM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
716 WHCA42 TJSJ 031423 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1023 AM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1023 AM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$ VIZ002-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.240303T2200Z-240306T1000Z/ St Croix- 1023 AM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...From this 6 PM AST this evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
999 WHCA42 TJSJ 032003 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 403 PM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-040415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 403 PM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$ VIZ002-040415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.240303T2200Z-240306T1000Z/ St Croix- 403 PM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...From this 6 PM AST this evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
593 WHCA42 TJSJ 040146 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 946 PM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 946 PM AST Sun Mar 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$
080 WHCA42 TJSJ 040847 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 447 AM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 PRZ010-VIZ001-041700- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240305T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 447 AM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as northern beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-041700- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 447 AM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$
212 WHCA42 TJSJ 041400 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1000 AM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1000 AM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240305T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1000 AM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as northern beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * 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. && $$
190 WHCA42 TJSJ 042001 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 PM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 PRZ010-VIZ001-042200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240304T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 401 PM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon, as well as northern beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 401 PM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. Eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$
690 WHCA42 TJSJ 050156 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 956 PM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 956 PM AST Mon Mar 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra as well as the eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
846 WHCA42 TJSJ 050838 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 438 AM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 PRZ012-051645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ Culebra- 438 AM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-051645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 438 AM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
897 WHCA42 TJSJ 051431 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1031 AM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-052200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 1031 AM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the eastern beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ012-052200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ Culebra- 1031 AM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
125 WHCA42 TJSJ 052022 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-060430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 422 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ PRZ012-060430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ Culebra- 422 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-060430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ St Croix- 422 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Eastern coastline of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$
669 WHCA42 TJSJ 060200 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1000 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-061000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1000 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-061000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T1000Z/ Culebra- 1000 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra * 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. && $$ VIZ002-061000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ St Croix- 1000 PM AST Tue Mar 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Eastern coastline of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
156 WHCA42 TJSJ 060821 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 PRZ012-061630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ Culebra- 421 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-061630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 421 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-061630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ St Croix- 421 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Easternmost St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
341 WHCA42 TJSJ 061356 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 956 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-062200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 956 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-062200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240306T2200Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 956 AM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
860 WHCA42 TJSJ 062022 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 PM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-070430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240308T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 422 PM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night . * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-070430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T2200Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 422 PM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
440 WHCA42 TJSJ 070132 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 932 PM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-070945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240308T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 932 PM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night . * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-070945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T2200Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 932 PM AST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
541 WHCA42 TJSJ 070907 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 507 AM AST Thu Mar 7 2024 PRZ012-VIZ002-071015- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T2200Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 507 AM AST Thu Mar 7 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-071715- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 507 AM AST Thu Mar 7 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through 6 pm AST. * 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. && $$
073 WHCA42 TJSJ 072000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Thu Mar 7 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-072200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-240307T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 PM AST Thu Mar 7 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through 6 pm AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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