Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 3, NWS JSJ
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2:07 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 58 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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