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Rip Current Statement 35, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 19, 2024, 2:53 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
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- Issued
- Oct 19, 2024, 2:53 PM CDT (19:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 21, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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124 WHCA42 TJSJ 191953 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 353 PM AST Sat Oct 19 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-200400- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 353 PM AST Sat Oct 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-200400- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 353 PM AST Sat Oct 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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548 WHCA42 TJSJ 200116 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 916 PM AST Sat Oct 19 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-200930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 916 PM AST Sat Oct 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-200930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 916 PM AST Sat Oct 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern beaches of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
887 WHCA42 TJSJ 200741 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 341 AM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-201545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T1000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 341 AM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-201545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 341 AM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
162 WHCA42 TJSJ 201411 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1011 AM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-202215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1011 AM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-202215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1011 AM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
935 WHCA42 TJSJ 201959 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-210400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 359 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-210400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 359 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
195 WHCA42 TJSJ 202009 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 409 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-210400- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 409 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-210400- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 409 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
947 WHCA42 TJSJ 202100 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 500 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 PRZ001-005-008-210500- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.241020T2200Z-241021T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 500 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...For the Rip Current Risk now through 6 PM AST Monday. For the High Surf from 6 PM AST this afternoon at least until 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Large breaking waves producing dangerous swimming conditions and minor beach erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ002-010-012-210500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 500 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-210500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.241020T2200Z-241021T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 500 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$
577 WHCA42 TJSJ 210113 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 913 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 PRZ001-005-008-210915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241021T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 913 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 8 to 12 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern central and San Juan and Vicinity beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the Rip Current Risk now through 6 PM AST Monday. For the High Surf at least until 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Large breaking waves producing dangerous swimming conditions and minor beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-210915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 913 PM AST Sun Oct 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity, and northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico including Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Monday. * 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. && $$
868 WHCA42 TJSJ 210857 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 457 AM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 PRZ001-005-008-211700- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241021T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 457 AM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Northwestern, northern central and San Juan and Vicinity beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-010-012-VIZ001-211700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ Northeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 457 AM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity, and northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and St. Thomas and St. John. * 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. && $$
144 WHCA42 TJSJ 211356 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 956 AM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 956 AM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
068 WHCA42 TJSJ 212001 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 PM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 PRZ010-VIZ001-212115- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 401 PM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... A moderate rip current risk is in effect. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-212200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241021T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 401 PM AST Mon Oct 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2:26 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 13 hr | |
| Oct 19, 11:59 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr |
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