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Rip Current Statement 49, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 16, 2024, 2:45 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2024, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Dec 16, 2024, 2:45 PM CST (20:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2024, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 21, 2024, 2:29 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-170445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 445 PM AST Mon Dec 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through at least Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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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. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-220430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241222T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 429 PM AST Sat Dec 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 9:38 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 5 days | |
| Dec 16, 1:27 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 63 min | |
| Dec 16, 2:37 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 53 min | |
| Dec 16, 3:04 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 56 min |
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