Rip Current Statement 12, NWS JSJ

201 
WHCA42 TJSJ 112103
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
503 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

PRZ012-VIZ001-120515-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T1000Z-240315T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
503 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Culebra and the northern USVI. 

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ005-008-120515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
North Central-Northwest-
503 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 8 feet, building to 10 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...North central to northwestern beaches of PR

* WHEN...Continuing 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-120515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240311T2200Z-240315T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-
503 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 7 feet, building to 10 feet by Wednesday.  

* WHERE...San Juan and vicinity and the northeast coastlines of 
  Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Continuing 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.

&&

$$

428 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120138
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
938 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-120945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
938 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 7 feet, building to 10 to 11 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...Continuing 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-VIZ001-120945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T1000Z-240315T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
938 PM AST Mon Mar 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Culebra and the northern USVI.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$

896 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120808
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

PRZ013-122200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T1000Z/
Vieques-
408 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...This evening 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-122200-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T2200Z/
St Croix-
408 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up
  around 6 feet, building to 7 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...This evening 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-122200-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T1000Z-240315T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
408 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up
  around 6 feet, building to 7 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
408 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 8 feet, building to 10 to 11 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico.

* 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-VIZ001-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T1000Z-240315T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
408 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Culebra and the northern USVI.

* 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.

&&

$$

861 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121117 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
717 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-121930-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.240312T1117Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
717 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 9 feet, building to 10 to 11 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...The northwest to northern coasts of Puerto Rico.

* 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 surf advisory in effect.
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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-121930-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.240313T1000Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
717 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...Culebra and the northern USVI.

* 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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ013-121930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T1000Z/
Vieques-
717 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...This evening 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-121930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T2200Z/
St Croix-
717 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 6 feet, building to 7 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...This evening 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.

&&

$$

362 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121434 AAB
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1034 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

VIZ001-122245-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.240313T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1034 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The north facing beaches of St Thomas and St John.

* 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.

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

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-122245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1034 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 9 feet, building to 10 to 11 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra.

* 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 surf advisory in effect. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-122245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T1000Z/
Vieques-
1034 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...From 6 pm this evening through Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-122245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T2200Z/
St Croix-
1034 AM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 6 feet, building to 7 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...North and east beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...This evening through Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

165 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122101
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
501 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-130515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
501 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 9 to 10 feet, building to 10 to 11 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra. 

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough surf
  may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur due to
  high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-130515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.240313T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
501 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...The north facing beaches of St Thomas and St John.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening through
  6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk through Friday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough surf
  may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur due to
  high surf. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-130515-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240314T2200Z/
Vieques-
501 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Thursday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-130515-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.240312T2200Z-240313T2200Z/
St Croix-
501 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 6 feet, building to 7 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Saint 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.

&&

$$

693 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130138
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
938 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-130945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
938 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves to 
  around 9 to 10 feet, building to 10 to 11 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico and Culebra. 

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur 
  due to high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-130945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
Vieques-
938 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Thursday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-130945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240313T2200Z/
St Croix-
938 PM AST Tue Mar 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  around 6 feet, building to 7 feet by Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Saint 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.

&&

$$

145 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130800
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-132200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  12 feet.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands.

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur 
  due to high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-132200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
St Croix-
400 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ013-132200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
Vieques-
400 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Thursday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

773 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131407
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1007 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-132215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1007 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 12 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur 
  due to high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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-VIZ002-132215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240314T2200Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
1007 AM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Through Thursday Afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

585 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132049
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
449 PM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-140500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
449 PM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 12 to 13 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur 
  due to high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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-VIZ002-140500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
449 PM AST Wed Mar 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

275 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140835
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 AM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-141645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
435 AM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 12 to 13 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur 
  due to high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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-VIZ002-141645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
435 AM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

921 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141405
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1005 AM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-142215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1005 AM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 12 to 13 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion may occur 
  due to high surf. 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 surf advisory in effect. 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-VIZ002-142215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
1005 AM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

373 
WHCA42 TJSJ 142034
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
434 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-150445-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
434 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  8 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

* 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 surf advisory in effect. There is a high risk of
rip currents.

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ010-150445-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
434 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. 

* WHEN...Through Friday 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 surf advisory in effect. There is a high risk of
rip currents.

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-VIZ002-150445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
434 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

980 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150146
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
946 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
946 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 8 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

* 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 surf advisory in effect. There is a high risk of
rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
946 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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 surf advisory in effect. There is a high risk of
rip currents.

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-VIZ002-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
946 PM AST Thu Mar 14 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

894 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150815
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
415 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-151615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
415 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high surf advisory in effect. There is a high risk of
rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-151615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
415 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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 surf advisory in effect. There is a high risk of
rip currents.

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-VIZ002-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
415 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of Vieques and St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through 6 am this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

188 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151423
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1023 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-152230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1023 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1023 AM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

988 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-160400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
400 PM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240315T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
400 PM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.

* 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.

&&

$$

352 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160135
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
935 PM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
935 PM AST Fri Mar 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 7 feet. 

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeastern coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

649 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160856
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
456 AM AST Sat Mar 16 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-161000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240316T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
456 AM AST Sat Mar 16 2024

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

HOWEVER, A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENT WILL CONTINUE FOR ALL
BEACHES OF PUERTO RICO, CULEBRA, VIEQUES AND THE USVI, EXCEPT FOR
THE PROTECTED BEACHES ALONG THE SOUTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO. 

$$