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Rip Current Statement 16, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 9, 2024, 3:18 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 9, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
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- Issued
- Apr 9, 2024, 3:18 AM CDT (08:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 9, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 15, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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380 WHCA42 TJSJ 090818 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 AM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-092200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240409T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 418 AM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet are possible on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From this evening 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-092200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T1000Z-240412T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 418 AM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet are possible on Wednesday. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada in western Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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668 WHCA42 TJSJ 091434 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1034 AM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-092245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240409T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1034 AM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet are possible on Wednesday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From this evening 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-092245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T1000Z-240412T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1034 AM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet are possible on Wednesday. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada in western Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
089 WHCA42 TJSJ 092030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-100430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.240410T1600Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240409T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 430 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from through at least late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to at least 6 PM 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-100430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.240410T1600Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240409T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 430 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada in western Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-100430- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T1600Z-240412T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 430 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastlines of Vieques and St Croix. * WHEN...From Wednesday Afternoon 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
316 WHCA42 TJSJ 100115 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 915 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-100915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.240410T1600Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 915 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from through at least late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to at least 6 PM 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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-VIZ002-100915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T1600Z-240412T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 915 PM AST Tue Apr 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastlines of Vieques and St Croix. * WHEN...From Wednesday Afternoon 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
372 WHCA42 TJSJ 100802 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 402 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-102200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.240410T1000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 402 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-102200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.240410T1000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 402 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-102200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ Vieques- 402 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...From this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-102200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240411T1000Z-240413T1000Z/ St Croix- 402 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
044 WHCA42 TJSJ 101352 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 952 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-102200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 952 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-102200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 952 AM AST Wed Apr 10 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 current conditions due to breaking waves up to 6 to 8 feet. Breaking waves exceeding 10 feet on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-102200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ Vieques- 952 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...From this evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-102200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240411T1000Z-240413T1000Z/ St Croix- 952 AM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
864 WHCA42 TJSJ 102001 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-110415- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 401 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-110415- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 401 PM AST Wed Apr 10 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 current conditions due to breaking waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-110415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240410T2200Z-240412T1000Z/ Vieques- 401 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-110415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240411T1000Z-240413T1000Z/ St Croix- 401 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
825 WHCA42 TJSJ 110105 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 905 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-110915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 905 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-110915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 905 PM AST Wed Apr 10 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 current conditions due to breaking waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Localized coastal flooding is possible. 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-110915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/ Vieques- 905 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-110915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240411T1000Z-240413T1000Z/ St Croix- 905 PM AST Wed Apr 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
017 WHCA42 TJSJ 110831 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 431 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-111645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 431 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 8 to 12 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Saturday 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-111645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 431 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-111645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ Vieques- 431 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-111645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.240411T0831Z-240413T2200Z/ St Croix- 431 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
533 WHCA42 TJSJ 111422 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1022 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-112230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1022 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 8 to 12 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Saturday 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-112230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1022 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-112230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ Vieques- 1022 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-112230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ St Croix- 1022 AM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
992 WHCA42 TJSJ 112004 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-120415- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 404 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves around 10 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and Culebra. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; 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, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least Saturday 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ VIZ001-120415- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240411T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 404 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. 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. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure 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. All persons should refrain from entering the waters, due to the risks associated with high surf conditions and 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. && $$ PRZ013-120415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ Vieques- 404 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-120415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ St Croix- 404 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current conditions due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
076 WHCA42 TJSJ 120133 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 933 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 PRZ013-120245- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ Vieques- 933 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 933 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...through at least Saturday 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. && $$ VIZ001-120945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 933 PM AST Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
889 WHCA42 TJSJ 120819 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 419 AM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-121630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 419 AM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...through at least Saturday 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. && $$ VIZ001-121630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 419 AM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
253 WHCA42 TJSJ 121436 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1036 AM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-122245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 1036 AM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday 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. && $$ VIZ001-122200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1036 AM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
068 WHCA42 TJSJ 122008 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 PM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-130415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 408 PM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and for Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday 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. && $$ VIZ001-122200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 408 PM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
263 WHCA42 TJSJ 130132 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 932 PM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-130945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 932 PM AST Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and for Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday 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. && $$
942 WHCA42 TJSJ 130809 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 409 AM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-131615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 409 AM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and for Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
621 WHCA42 TJSJ 131408 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1008 AM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-132200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 1008 AM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, and for Culebra and St Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$
204 WHCA42 TJSJ 132027 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 427 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 PRZ010-VIZ002-132130- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 427 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, moderate rip current risk will persist. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-140430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 427 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
510 WHCA42 TJSJ 132028 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 PRZ010-VIZ002-132130- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 428 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, moderate rip current risk will persist. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-140430- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 428 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
362 WHCA42 TJSJ 140121 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 921 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-140930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 921 PM AST Sat Apr 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
734 WHCA42 TJSJ 140849 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 449 AM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-141700- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 449 AM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
751 WHCA42 TJSJ 141407 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1007 AM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-142215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1007 AM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
220 WHCA42 TJSJ 141957 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 357 PM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-150400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 357 PM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
861 WHCA42 TJSJ 150059 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 859 PM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-150900- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 859 PM AST Sun Apr 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
008 WHCA42 TJSJ 150735 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 335 AM AST Mon Apr 15 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-151545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 335 AM AST Mon Apr 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
843 WHCA42 TJSJ 151357 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 957 AM AST Mon Apr 15 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-152200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 957 AM AST Mon Apr 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
853 WHCA42 TJSJ 152028 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 PM AST Mon Apr 15 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-152200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240415T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 428 PM AST Mon Apr 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and for Culebra. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 3:19 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 5 days | |
| Apr 9, 3:30 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 50 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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