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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS JSJ

November 6, 2024

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 6, 2024, 2:21 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 6, 2024, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 58 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 6, 2024, 2:21 AM CST (08:21 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 6, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 9, 2024, 2:01 AM CST
In force
58 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

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756 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060821
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
421 AM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-061630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241106T2200Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
421 AM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto
  Rico, Culebra & St. Thomas. 

* WHEN...In effect from this evening trough 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. 

&&

$$

VIZ002-061630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
St Croix-
421 AM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St. Croix

* WHEN...In effect from Thursday morning trough 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. 

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
548 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061359
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
959 AM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-062200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241106T2200Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
959 AM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra & St. Thomas. 

* WHEN...In effect from this evening trough 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-062200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
St Croix-
959 AM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St. Croix

* WHEN...In effect from Thursday morning trough 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.

&&

$$
070 
WHCA42 TJSJ 062008
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

PRZ010-070415-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
408 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra & St. Thomas. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday trough 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-070415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241106T2200Z-241108T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
408 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra & St. Thomas. 

* WHEN...In effect through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241106T2200Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
408 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 
  6 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest to northeast coast of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra & St. Thomas. 

* WHEN...In effect through at least 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-070415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
St Croix-
408 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St. Croix

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
738 
WHCA42 TJSJ 062225 CCA  
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
625 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

PRZ010-070415-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
625 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday trough 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-070415-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241106T2200Z-241108T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
625 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St. Thomas and St John. 

* WHEN...In effect through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070415-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
625 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 
  6 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern and northeastern coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* WHEN...In effect through at least 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-070415-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
St Croix-
625 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St. Croix.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
366 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070143
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
943 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-070945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
943 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 6 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern and northeastern coast of 
  Puerto Rico and Culebra. 

* WHEN...In effect through at least 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-070945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
943 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM AST FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...St. Thomas and St John.

* WHEN...In effect through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-070945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
943 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday trough 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-070945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
St Croix-
943 PM AST Wed Nov 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY
THROUGH 6 AM AST FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...St. Croix.

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
734 
WHCA42 TJSJ 070829
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-071630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0017.241107T1000Z-241107T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern and northeastern coast of
  Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the high surf advisory in effect until 6 PM this
  evening. For the rip current risk through at least 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ013-071630-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
Vieques-
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  7 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-071630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
Culebra-
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 6 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches in Culebra. 

* WHEN...In effect through at least 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-071630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  8 feet. 

* WHERE...St. Thomas and St John.

* WHEN...In effect 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-071630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Trough 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-071630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.241107T1000Z-241108T1000Z/
St Croix-
429 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St. Croix.

* 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.

&&

$$
493 
WHCA42 TJSJ 071542
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1142 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-072345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-241107T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1142 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from
  Aguada to Fajardo.
  

* WHEN...For the high surf advisory in effect until 6 PM this 
  evening. For the rip current risk through at least 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-072345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
1142 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and
  Culebra.

* WHEN...Trough 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-002-072345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1142 AM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 7 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Vieques and the 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.

&&

$$
922 
WHCA42 TJSJ 072022
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-080430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-241107T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
422 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...For the high surf advisory in effect until 6 PM this
  evening. For the rip current risk through 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ012-080430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
Culebra-
422 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-080430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
422 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches from the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-002-080430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
422 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  6 to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Vieques and the 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.

&&

$$
413 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080211
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-081015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1011 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Saturday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-081015-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1011 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ001-002-081000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1011 PM AST Thu Nov 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vieques and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
812 
WHCA42 TJSJ 080822
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
422 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

PRZ013-VIZ001-002-080930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T1000Z/
Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
422 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

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


$$

PRZ010-080930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241108T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
422 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

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

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-081630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
422 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, 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.

&&

$$
150 
WHCA42 TJSJ 081517
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1117 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-082330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1117 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, 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.

&&

$$
836 
WHCA42 TJSJ 082028
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 PM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-090430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
428 PM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to
  8 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, 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.

&&

$$
106 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090211
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 PM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-091000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1011 PM AST Fri Nov 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up 
  to 8 feet. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, 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.

&&

$$
180 
WHCA42 TJSJ 090801
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 AM AST Sat Nov 9 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-090915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
401 AM AST Sat Nov 9 2024

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

The risk of rip current will remain moderate.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 5, 8:44 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr
Nov 5, 9:05 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ115 min
Nov 6, 12:41 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ34 min
Nov 6, 1:05 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ115 min
Nov 6, 1:08 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ112 min
Nov 6, 11:48 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ117 min
Nov 6, 3:06 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ24 min
Nov 6, 3:10 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Nov 6, 4:37 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementJSJ23 min
Nov 6, 12:37 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ4 hr
Nov 6, 5:57 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ2 hr

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Sources

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