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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS JSJ

September 27, 2024

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Sep 27, 2024, 3:48 AM CDT. It took effect at Sep 27, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued: Sep 27, 2024, 3:48 AM CDT (08:48 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 27, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired: Sep 28, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
In force: 36 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

465 
WHCA42 TJSJ 270848
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
448 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-272100-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.240927T1000Z-240927T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
448 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  between 5 and 8 feet.

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico, including
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST 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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves up to 8 feet and locally
  higher at times are expected along the north facing beaches of
  Puerto Rico, from Fajardo to Rincon, and Culebra. This is due to
  a long period north to northeasterly swell. 

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. 

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

945 
WHCA42 TJSJ 271355
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
955 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-272200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
955 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
ARTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  between 5 and 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST 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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves up to 8 feet and locally 
  higher at times are expected along the north facing beaches of 
  Puerto Rico, from Fajardo to Rincon, and Culebra. This is due 
  to a long period north to northeasterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$

532 
WHCA42 TJSJ 272000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
400 PM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-280400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-240928T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
400 PM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  between 5 and 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves up to 8 feet and locally 
  higher at times are expected along the north facing beaches of 
  Puerto Rico, from Fajardo to Rincon, and Culebra. This is due 
  to a long period north to northeasterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$

051 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280051
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
851 PM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-280900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-240928T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
851 PM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  between 5 and 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves up to 9 feet and locally 
  higher at times are expected along the north facing beaches of 
  Puerto Rico, from Fajardo to Rincon, and Culebra. This is due to
  a long period north to northeasterly swell. 

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.

&&

$$

527 
WHCA42 TJSJ 280835
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
435 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-281645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-240928T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
435 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  between 5 and 9 feet. 

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves up to 9 feet are expected 
  along the north facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Fajardo to 
  Rincon, and Culebra. This is due to a long period north to 
  northeasterly swell. 

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	Lasted
Sep 27, 12:30 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	3 hr
Sep 27, 1:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	52 min
Sep 27, 2:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	62 min
Sep 27, 3:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	85 min
Sep 27, 4:23 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	97 min

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