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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at May 9, 2024, 3:21 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 9, 2024, 3:21 PM CDT (20:21 UTC)
- Expired
- May 10, 2024, 3:01 PM CDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
172 WHCA42 TJSJ 092021 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 PM AST Thu May 9 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-100430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.240509T2021Z-240510T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 421 PM AST Thu May 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
3 follow-up statements
683 WHCA42 TJSJ 100110 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 910 PM AST Thu May 9 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-101000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240510T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 910 PM AST Thu May 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
178 WHCA42 TJSJ 100814 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 414 AM AST Fri May 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-101615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240510T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 414 AM AST Fri May 10 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. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
260 WHCA42 TJSJ 102001 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 PM AST Fri May 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-102115- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240510T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 401 PM AST Fri May 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 6:47 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 9:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 12:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 12:39 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 39 min | |
| May 9, 12:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 12:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 64 min | |
| May 9, 12:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 1:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 1:18 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 1:18 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 1:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 1:55 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 2:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 2:30 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 2:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 2:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 3:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 3:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 68 min | |
| May 9, 3:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| May 9, 4:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JSJ | 12 hr | |
| May 9, 5:04 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 91 min | |
| May 9, 5:13 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 82 min | |
| May 9, 5:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JSJ | 11 hr |
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Sources
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