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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 28, 2024, 3:29 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 29, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Apr 28, 2024, 3:29 PM CDT (20:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 2, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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660 WHCA42 TJSJ 282029 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 429 PM AST Sun Apr 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-290430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240429T1000Z-240501T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 429 PM AST Sun Apr 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday until 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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007 WHCA42 TJSJ 290101 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 901 PM AST Sun Apr 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-290915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240429T1000Z-240501T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 901 PM AST Sun Apr 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM tomorrow until 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
101 WHCA42 TJSJ 290816 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 AM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 PRZ010-012-291630- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240429T2200Z-240501T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 416 AM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez to Fajardo. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-291630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240429T1000Z-240501T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 416 AM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
484 WHCA42 TJSJ 291410 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1010 AM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-292215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1010 AM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-292215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240429T2200Z-240501T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1010 AM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez to Fajardo. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
733 WHCA42 TJSJ 292000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 VIZ001-300400- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240430T1000Z-240502T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 400 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-300400- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240430T1000Z-240430T2200Z/ St Croix- 400 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Croix. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through 6 PM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-300400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-300400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240429T2200Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 400 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
945 WHCA42 TJSJ 300108 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 908 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-300915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 908 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-300915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240430T1000Z-240502T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 908 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-300915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240430T1000Z-240430T2200Z/ St Croix- 908 PM AST Mon Apr 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Croix. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through 6 PM AST Tuesday. * 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. && $$
251 WHCA42 TJSJ 300758 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-301600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 358 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-301600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240430T1000Z-240502T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 358 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-301600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.240430T1000Z-240430T2200Z/ St Croix- 358 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
028 WHCA42 TJSJ 301414 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1014 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-302215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1014 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez to Fajardo, Culebra and St Thomas and St John. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240430T2200Z/ St Croix- 1014 AM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
536 WHCA42 TJSJ 302025 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 425 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 425 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-010430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 425 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240430T2200Z/ St Croix- 425 PM AST Tue Apr 30 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. * WHERE...St. Croix. * 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. && $$
839 WHCA42 TJSJ 010102 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 902 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 902 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-010915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 902 PM AST Tue Apr 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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. && $$
840 WHCA42 TJSJ 010748 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 348 AM AST Wed May 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-011600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 348 AM AST Wed May 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-011600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 348 AM AST Wed May 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
244 WHCA42 TJSJ 012020 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 PM AST Wed May 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-020430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 420 PM AST Wed May 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-020430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 420 PM AST Wed May 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
275 WHCA42 TJSJ 020100 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 900 PM AST Wed May 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-021000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 900 PM AST Wed May 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-021000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 900 PM AST Wed May 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the western coastline of Puerto Rico, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$
683 WHCA42 TJSJ 020822 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 AM AST Thu May 2 2024 PRZ010-VIZ001-020930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 422 AM AST Thu May 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, a moderate risk of rip currents continues across the western beaches of Puerto Rico and the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-022030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 422 AM AST Thu May 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$
053 WHCA42 TJSJ 022046 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 446 PM AST Thu May 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-022200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240502T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 446 PM AST Thu May 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 6:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2024Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2024Every rip current statement in 2024
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.