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Rip Current Statement 47, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 10, 2024, 3:23 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2024, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2024, 3:23 AM CST (09:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 10, 2024, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2024, 3:59 AM CST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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080 WHCA42 TJSJ 100923 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 523 AM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-101730- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.241210T1000Z-241211T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 523 AM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... *WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
994 WHCA42 TJSJ 101401 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1001 AM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-102215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-241211T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1001 AM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... *WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From noon today through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
576 WHCA42 TJSJ 102011 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 411 PM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-110415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-241211T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 411 PM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * 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. && $$
693 WHCA42 TJSJ 110100 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 900 PM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-110900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-241211T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 900 PM AST Tue Dec 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
502 WHCA42 TJSJ 110959 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 559 AM AST Wed Dec 11 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-111100- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-241211T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 559 AM AST Wed Dec 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The risk of rip current will remain moderate for most of the coastal areas. $$
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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.