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Rip Current Statement 47, NWS JSJ

December 10, 2024

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

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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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