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Rip Current Statement 45, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 23, 2024, 9:14 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 23, 2024, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
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- Issued
- Nov 23, 2024, 9:14 AM CST (15:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 23, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 26, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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055 WHCA42 TJSJ 231514 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1114 AM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-232315- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241123T2200Z-241125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1114 AM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 pm this evening through Sunday. * 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. && $$
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661 WHCA42 TJSJ 232017 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 417 PM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 VIZ001-240430- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241124T2200Z-241125T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 417 PM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...From Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-240430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241123T2200Z-241125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 417 PM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 pm this evening through Sunday. * 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. && $$
073 WHCA42 TJSJ 240054 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 854 PM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-241015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 854 PM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-241015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241124T2200Z-241125T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 854 PM AST Sat Nov 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through at least late Sunday 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. && $$
666 WHCA42 TJSJ 240803 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 403 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 VIZ002-241615- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241124T2200Z-241125T2200Z/ St Croix- 403 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-241615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 403 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday 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. && $$ VIZ001-241615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241124T2200Z-241125T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 403 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
537 WHCA42 TJSJ 241435 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1035 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-242245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1035 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Monday 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. && $$ VIZ001-002-242245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241124T2200Z-241125T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1035 AM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
090 WHCA42 TJSJ 241947 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 347 PM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-250400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 347 PM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo and 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. && $$ VIZ001-002-250400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241124T2200Z-241126T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 347 PM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
521 WHCA42 TJSJ 250055 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 855 PM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 PRZ013-250900- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241125T1000Z-241126T1000Z/ Vieques- 855 PM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-250900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 855 PM AST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
328 WHCA42 TJSJ 250842 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 442 AM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 PRZ013-251645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.241125T0842Z-241126T1000Z/ Vieques- 442 AM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-251645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 442 AM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
864 WHCA42 TJSJ 251439 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1039 AM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1039 AM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T1000Z/ Vieques- 1039 AM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
267 WHCA42 TJSJ 252024 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 424 PM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-260430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 424 PM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-260430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T1000Z/ Vieques- 424 PM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
362 WHCA42 TJSJ 260044 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 844 PM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 844 PM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T1000Z/ Vieques- 844 PM AST Mon Nov 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
458 WHCA42 TJSJ 260830 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 AM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 PRZ013-260930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T1000Z/ Vieques- 430 AM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, there is a moderate risk of rip currents. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-261630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 430 AM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
628 WHCA42 TJSJ 261402 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1002 AM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1002 AM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * 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. && $$
280 WHCA42 TJSJ 261943 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 343 PM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 PRZ010-262045- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 343 PM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, a moderate rip current risk remains. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 343 PM AST Tue Nov 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches and coastal areas from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 11:49 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 56 min | |
| Nov 23, 12:07 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 113 min | |
| Nov 23, 2:14 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | JSJ | 31 min | |
| Nov 23, 2:20 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 3 days | |
| Nov 23, 3:42 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Nov 23, 4:23 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Nov 23, 4:35 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 85 min |
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Sources
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