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Rip Current Statement 26, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Aug 18, 2024, 4:12 PM CDT. It took effect at Aug 19, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 18, 2024, 4:12 PM CDT (21:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 19, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 19, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
951 WHCA42 TJSJ 182112 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 512 PM AST Sun Aug 18 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-190515- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.240819T1000Z-240819T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 512 PM AST Sun Aug 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern facing beaches from Rincon to Fajardo, also Culebra. * WHEN...Tomorrow morning through the 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
311 WHCA42 TJSJ 190728 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 328 AM AST Mon Aug 19 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-191530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.240819T1000Z-240819T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 328 AM AST Mon Aug 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern facing beaches from Rincon to Fajardo, also Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
249 WHCA42 TJSJ 191714 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 114 PM AST Mon Aug 19 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-240819T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 114 PM AST Mon Aug 19 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 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern facing beaches from Rincon to Fajardo, also 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. && $$
609 WHCA42 TJSJ 192006 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 406 PM AST Mon Aug 19 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-240819T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 406 PM AST Mon Aug 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern facing beaches from Rincon to Fajardo, also Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6PM today. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2:36 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 13 hr |
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Sources
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