Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 37, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Oct 28, 2024, 3:23 AM CDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2024, 3:23 AM CDT (08:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 38 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
449 WHCA42 TJSJ 280823 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 423 AM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-281630- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.241028T0823Z-241028T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 423 AM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
914 WHCA42 TJSJ 281402 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1002 AM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-282200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-241028T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1002 AM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
290 WHCA42 TJSJ 282030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 PRZ012-291000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-241029T2200Z/ Culebra- 430 PM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-291000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-241029T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 430 PM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
789 WHCA42 TJSJ 290153 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 953 PM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-291000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-241029T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 953 PM AST Mon Oct 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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. && $$
838 WHCA42 TJSJ 290752 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 352 AM AST Tue Oct 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-291600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-241029T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 352 AM AST Tue Oct 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
215 WHCA42 TJSJ 291444 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1044 AM AST Tue Oct 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-292200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-241029T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1044 AM AST Tue Oct 29 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 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches across the northwest to northeast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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 28, 3:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 52 min | |
| Oct 28, 5:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.