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Rip Current Statement 48, NWS JSJ

December 12, 2024

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 12, 2024, 2:10 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2024, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 9 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2024, 2:10 PM CST (20:10 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 12, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 22, 2024, 2:46 AM CST
In force
9 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

055 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122010
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
410 PM AST Thu Dec 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-130415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.241212T2200Z-241213T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
410 PM AST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

* 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 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. 

&&

$$
35 follow-up statements
438 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130130
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
930 PM AST Thu Dec 12 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-130930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241213T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
930 PM AST Thu Dec 12 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
201 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130747
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
347 AM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-131600-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
347 AM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
655 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131442
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
Issued by National Weather Service Miami FL
1042 AM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-132245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1042 AM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
755 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131955
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
355 PM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-140400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
355 PM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
933 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140114 AAA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
914 PM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

PRZ012-140915-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241215T1000Z/
Culebra-
914 PM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...North facing beaches of 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-140915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
914 PM AST Fri Dec 13 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
277 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140745
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
345 AM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-141545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
345 AM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-141545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241215T1000Z/
Culebra-
345 AM AST Sat Dec 14 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...North facing beaches of 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.

&&

$$
828 
WHCA42 TJSJ 142040
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
440 PM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

PRZ010-150445-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241215T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
440 PM AST Sat Dec 14 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 Rincon. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-150445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
440 PM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-150445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241215T1000Z/
Culebra-
440 PM AST Sat Dec 14 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...North facing beaches of 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.

&&

$$
065 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150112
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
912 PM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-150915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
912 PM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-150915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241215T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
912 PM AST Sat Dec 14 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon.

* 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.

&&

$$
544 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150801
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 AM AST Sun Dec 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-151615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241216T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
401 AM AST Sun Dec 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241215T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
401 AM AST Sun Dec 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning.

* 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 152004
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
404 PM AST Sun Dec 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-160415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
404 PM AST Sun Dec 15 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 Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo.

* 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.

&&

$$
263 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160033
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
833 PM AST Sun Dec 15 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-160845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
833 PM AST Sun Dec 15 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 of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo.

* 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.

&&

$$
292 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160830
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 AM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-161600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
430 AM AST Mon Dec 16 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 of northern Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo.

* 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.

&&

$$
782 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161538 RRA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...DELAYED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1138 AM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-162345-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241217T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1138 AM AST Mon Dec 16 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 of northern Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
480 
WHCA42 TJSJ 162045
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
445 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

PRZ012-170445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241217T2200Z-241218T2200Z/
Culebra-
445 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. 

* WHEN...from Tuesday evening through at least Wednesday 
  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. 

&&

$$

VIZ001-170445-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241218T1000Z-241218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
445 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. 

* WHEN...from Wednesday morning through at least Wednesday 
  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. 

&&

$$

VIZ002-170445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.241217T2200Z-241218T2200Z/
St Croix-
445 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. 

* WHEN...from Tuesday evening through at least Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-170445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241218T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
445 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  between 6 to 9 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Through at least Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
834 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170043
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
843 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-170845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241218T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
843 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves 
  between 6 to 9 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Through at least Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-170845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241217T2200Z-241218T2200Z/
Culebra-
843 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...from Tuesday evening through at least Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-170845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.241217T2200Z-241218T2200Z/
St Croix-
843 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...from Tuesday evening through at least Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-170845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241218T1000Z-241218T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
843 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...from Wednesday morning through at least Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$
164 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170812
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-172200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
412 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-172200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241217T1000Z-241220T1000Z/
Culebra-
412 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

VIZ002-172200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.241217T1000Z-241220T1000Z/
St Croix-
412 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-172200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241217T2200Z-241220T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
412 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...From this evening through late 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.

&&

$$
620 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171425
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1025 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-172230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1025 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-172230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Culebra-
1025 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-172230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241217T2200Z-241220T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1025 AM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...From this evening through late 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.

&&

$$
706 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172032
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
432 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-180445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
432 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to
  Fajardo and St. Croix

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-180445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Culebra-
432 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-180445-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.241217T2200Z-241220T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
432 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...St.Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$
328 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180158
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
958 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-181000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
958 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo and St. Croix 

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-181000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
958 PM AST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and Adjacent Islands. 

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$
096 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180828
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
428 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix 

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-182200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
428 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and Adjacent Islands.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$
220 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181458
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1058 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

PRZ010-182300-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.241218T1458Z-241219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1058 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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-VIZ002-182300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1058 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-182300-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1058 AM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
033 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182151
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
551 PM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-190600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
551 PM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-190600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
551 PM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-190600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
551 PM AST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
560 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190841
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
441 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

PRZ003-191645-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241219T2200Z/
Southeast-
441 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of southeastern.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-191645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
441 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-191645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241219T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
441 AM AST Thu Dec 19 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 of Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-191645-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
441 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
178 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191359
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
959 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
959 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241219T2200Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
959 AM AST Thu Dec 19 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 of southeastern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult 
  to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
959 AM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
623 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192025
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
425 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-200430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
425 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-200430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
425 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of southeastern Puerto Rico.

* 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-VIZ001-200430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
425 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
244 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-200915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
907 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PRZ003-010-200915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
907 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and southeastern Puerto Rico.

* 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-VIZ001-200915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T0900Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
907 PM AST Thu Dec 19 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
176 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200808
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

PRZ003-010-200915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-241220T1000Z/
Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
408 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

However, life-threatening rip currents are still possible in the
surf zone along beaches of southeastern Puerto Rico and Rincon. 


$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-201615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
408 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and 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-VIZ001-201615-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
408 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
208 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201445
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1045 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-202245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1045 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and 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-VIZ001-202245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1045 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
543 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202014
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
414 PM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-210415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
414 PM AST Fri Dec 20 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 northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and 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-VIZ001-210415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
414 PM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
253 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210122
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
922 PM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-210930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
922 PM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and 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-VIZ001-210930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
922 PM AST Fri Dec 20 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John.

* 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.

&&

$$
611 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210804
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
404 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

VIZ001-210915-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
404 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

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

However, there is a moderate risk of rip currents for the beaches
of St. Thomas and St. John.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-212200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
404 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-212200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
Culebra-
404 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
106 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211443
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1043 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix-
1043 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to 
  Fajardo, and St. 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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
Culebra-
1043 AM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern Culebra.

* 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.

&&

$$
446 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212029
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
429 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

PRZ012-212130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
Culebra-
429 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

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

The rip current risk will remain moderate for Culebra.

$$

VIZ002-212130-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241221T2200Z/
St Croix-
429 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

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

The rip current risk will reamin moderate for St. Croix.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-220430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
429 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern 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.

&&

$$
183 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220117
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-220930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
917 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Beaches of northern 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.

&&

$$
606 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220846
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
446 AM AST Sun Dec 22 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-221000-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
446 AM AST Sun Dec 22 2024

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

$$

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