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Rip Current Statement 36, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 26, 2024, 3:13 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2024, 3:13 PM CDT (20:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
671 WHCA42 TJSJ 262013 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 413 PM AST Sat Oct 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-270415- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.241026T2200Z-241027T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 413 PM AST Sat Oct 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6-8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches across the Northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
461 WHCA42 TJSJ 270127 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 927 PM AST Sat Oct 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-270930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241027T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 927 PM AST Sat Oct 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6-8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches across the Northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
026 WHCA42 TJSJ 270907 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 507 AM AST Sun Oct 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-271900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241027T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 507 AM AST Sun Oct 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6-8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches across the Northwest to northeast 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. && $$
991 WHCA42 TJSJ 271436 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1036 AM AST Sun Oct 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241027T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1036 AM AST Sun Oct 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6-8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches across the Northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
857 WHCA42 TJSJ 271956 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 356 PM AST Sun Oct 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241027T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 356 PM AST Sun Oct 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6-8 feet, higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 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 26, 3:42 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 11 hr | |
| Oct 26, 11:12 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Oct 26, 1:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Oct 26, 1:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 73 min | |
| Oct 26, 3:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 65 min |
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Sources
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