Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 25, 2024, 3:25 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 26, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 25, 2024, 3:25 PM CDT (20:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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215 WHCA42 TJSJ 252025 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 425 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-260430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.240326T1600Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T1000Z-240329T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 425 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to 10 feet by the afternoon and to around 12 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, beginning tomorrow morning and lasting through at least Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, beginning tomorrow afternoon and lasting through at least Thursday.. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. A High Surf Advisory means that strong breaking waves will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-260430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T2200Z-240328T2300Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 425 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to around 9 feet by Wednesday. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through at least Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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487 WHCA42 TJSJ 260205 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1005 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-261015- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.240326T1600Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T1000Z-240329T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1005 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to 10 feet by the afternoon and to around 12 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, beginning tomorrow morning and lasting through at least Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, beginning tomorrow afternoon and lasting through at least Thursday.. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. A High Surf Advisory means that strong breaking waves will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-261015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T2200Z-240328T2300Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1005 PM AST Mon Mar 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to around 9 feet by Wednesday. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through at least Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
361 WHCA42 TJSJ 260904 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 504 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-261715- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.240326T1600Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T1000Z-240329T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 504 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to 10 feet by the afternoon and to around 12 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, beginning tomorrow morning and lasting through at least Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, beginning tomorrow afternoon and lasting through at least Thursday.. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. A High Surf Advisory means that strong breaking waves will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-261715- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T2200Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 504 AM AST Tue Mar 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to around 9 feet by Wednesday. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through at least Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
212 WHCA42 TJSJ 262043 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 443 PM AST Tue Mar 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-270445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 443 PM AST Tue Mar 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to 10 feet by the afternoon and to around 12 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, beginning tomorrow morning and lasting through at least Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, beginning tomorrow afternoon and lasting through at least Thursday.. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. A High Surf Advisory means that strong breaking waves will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-270445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.240326T2200Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 443 PM AST Tue Mar 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to around 9 feet by Wednesday. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through at least Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
521 WHCA42 TJSJ 270749 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 349 AM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-271600- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 349 AM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to 10 feet by the afternoon and to around 12 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, through at least Thursday.. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. A High Surf Advisory means that strong breaking waves will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-271600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 349 AM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to around 9 feet by Wednesday. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
435 WHCA42 TJSJ 271440 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1040 AM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-272245- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1040 AM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to 10 feet by the afternoon and to around 12 feet on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, through at least Thursday.. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. A High Surf Advisory means that strong breaking waves will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-272245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1040 AM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet tomorrow, building to around 9 feet by Wednesday. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
387 WHCA42 TJSJ 272006 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 406 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 PRZ012-VIZ001-281000- /O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 406 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 10-12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-281000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 406 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 10-14 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. The most vulnerable areas include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; and Fortuna in Luquillo. Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-VIZ002-281000- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques-St Croix- 406 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE... Beaches of Cabo Rojo, Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. 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. && $$
839 WHCA42 TJSJ 280107 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 907 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-281000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 907 PM AST Wed Mar 27 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 large breaking waves around 10-14 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. For the high surf, the most vulnerable areas include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; and Fortuna in Luquillo. Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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-VIZ001-281000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 907 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 10-12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-VIZ002-281000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques-St Croix- 907 PM AST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE... Beaches of Cabo Rojo, Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
353 WHCA42 TJSJ 280803 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 403 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-281615- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 403 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 10-14 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. For the high surf, the most vulnerable areas include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; and Fortuna in Luquillo. Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-281615- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 403 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 10-12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ011-013-VIZ002-281615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques-St Croix- 403 AM AST Thu Mar 28 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 Cabo Rojo, Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. 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. && $$
325 WHCA42 TJSJ 281348 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 948 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-282200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 948 AM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 9-12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. For the high surf, the most vulnerable areas include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; and Fortuna in Luquillo. Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011>013-VIZ001-002-282200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 948 AM AST Thu Mar 28 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 Cabo Rojo, Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. 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. && $$
237 WHCA42 TJSJ 282006 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 406 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-290415- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 406 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 9-11 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. For the high surf, the most vulnerable areas include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; and Fortuna in Luquillo. Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011>013-VIZ001-002-282200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240328T2200Z/ Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 406 PM AST Thu Mar 28 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 Cabo Rojo, Culebra, Vieques, St Thomas, St John, and St Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Minor beach erosion and localized coastal flooding may occur due to high surf. 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. && $$
512 WHCA42 TJSJ 290112 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 912 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-291000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 912 PM AST Thu Mar 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
243 WHCA42 TJSJ 290745 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 345 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-291545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 345 AM AST Fri Mar 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. * 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 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. && $$
540 WHCA42 TJSJ 292007 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-292200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 407 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
657 WHCA42 TJSJ 292031 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 431 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-292200- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240329T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 431 PM AST Fri Mar 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon in the west to Fajardo in the east. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 12:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 70 min | |
| Mar 25, 1:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Mar 25, 1:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Mar 25, 2:44 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Mar 25, 3:25 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 3 days | |
| Mar 25, 3:33 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 days | |
| Mar 25, 3:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Mar 25, 4:11 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Mar 25, 4:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2024Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2024Every rip current statement in 2024
Sources
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