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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS JSJ

January 10, 2024

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 10, 2024, 2:07 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 AM CST. It was in force for 67 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 10, 2024, 2:07 AM CST (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 13, 2024, 1:55 AM CST
In force
67 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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430 
WHCA42 TJSJ 100807
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
407 AM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-101615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.240110T2200Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
407 AM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra.
  

* WHEN...From this evening trough 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. 

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. 

&&

$$

VIZ001-101615-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.240110T2200Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
407 AM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern US Virgin Islands. 

* 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. 

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. 

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
567 
WHCA42 TJSJ 101300
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 AM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-102100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.240110T1300Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
900 AM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra.

* WHEN...Trough 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. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-102100-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.240110T1300Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
900 AM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern US Virgin Islands.

* 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. 

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.

&&

$$
962 
WHCA42 TJSJ 102056
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
456 PM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-110500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
456 PM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra.

* WHEN...Trough 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. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-110500-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
456 PM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern US Virgin Islands.

* 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. 

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.

&&

$$
781 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110100
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 PM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-111000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
900 PM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra.

* WHEN...Trough 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. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-111000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
900 PM AST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...The northern US Virgin Islands.

* 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. 

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.

&&

$$
014 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110836
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
436 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

PRZ001-005-111645-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.240111T2200Z-240112T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
436 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 to 7 feet becoming 8 to 10 feet tonight. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of central Puerto Rico and the
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area.

* WHEN...For the high rip current risk, through late Friday night
  For the high surf advisory, 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. High surf can wash over rocks and jetties
  putting people and pets in danger. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-111645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2200Z/
Northeast-
436 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-111645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
436 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico and
  Culebra.

* WHEN...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. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-111645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
436 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6
  to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...The north facing beaches of the northern U.S. Virgin 
  Islands.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
703 
WHCA42 TJSJ 110926 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
526 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

PRZ001-005-111730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.240111T2200Z-240112T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
526 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet becoming 8 to 10 feet tonight. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of central Puerto Rico and the 
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area. 

* WHEN...For the high rip current risk, through late Friday 
  night For the high surf advisory, 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. High surf can wash over rocks and jetties 
  putting people and pets in danger. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-111730-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.240111T2200Z-240112T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
526 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of western Puerto Rico
  

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-111730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2200Z/
Northeast-
526 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-111730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
526 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...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. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-111730-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
526 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 
  6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...The north facing beaches of the northern U.S. Virgin 
  Islands. 

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
075 
WHCA42 TJSJ 111445
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1045 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

PRZ001-005-112245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.240111T2200Z-240112T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
1045 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet becoming 8 to 10 feet tonight. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of central Puerto Rico and the 
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area. 

* WHEN...For the high rip current risk, through late Friday 
  night For the high surf advisory, 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. High surf can wash over rocks and jetties 
  putting people and pets in danger. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ002-112245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2200Z/
Northeast-
1045 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-112245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
1045 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...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. 

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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-112245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1045 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 
  6 to 9 feet. 

* WHERE...The north facing beaches of the northern U.S. Virgin 
  Islands. 

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-112245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.240111T2200Z-240112T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1045 AM AST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of western Puerto Rico

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
009 
WHCA42 TJSJ 120822
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

PRZ001-005-121630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-
422 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of central Puerto Rico and the 
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area. 

* WHEN...Through 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. 

&&

$$

PRZ002-121630-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
Northeast-
422 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northeast Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ008-012-121630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
Northwest-Culebra-
422 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico and 
  Culebra. 

* WHEN...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. 

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-VIZ001-121000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
422 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of western Puerto Rico

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
856 
WHCA42 TJSJ 121354
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
954 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-122200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
954 AM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  around 6 to 7 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of central Puerto Rico and the
  Greater San Juan Metropolitan area and Culebra.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
469 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122018
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
418 PM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-130430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
418 PM AST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet. 

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo, as well as Culebra.
 
* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
997 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130755
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
355 AM AST Sat Jan 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-130900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
355 AM AST Sat Jan 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Moderate rip current risk will persist across north- and east-
facing beaches of the local islands. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 10, 2:07 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ58 hr

Nearby

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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