Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 5, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 22, 2024, 1:37 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 22, 2024, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.
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- Issued
- Jan 22, 2024, 1:37 AM CST (07:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 22, 2024, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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514 WHCA42 TJSJ 220737 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 337 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 PRZ001-005-008-221545- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.240122T1000Z-240125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 337 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to San Juan. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-003-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-221545- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.240123T1000Z-240125T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 337 AM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-7 feet, occasionally higher. * WHERE...Western, northern, eastern, and southeastern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, Adjacent Islands, and St. Croix. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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309 WHCA42 TJSJ 221622 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1222 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 PRZ001-005-008-230030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 1222 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to San Juan. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-003-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-230030- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.240123T1000Z-240125T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1222 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-7 feet, occasionally higher. * WHERE...Western, northern, eastern, and southeastern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, Adjacent Islands, and St. Croix. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
515 WHCA42 TJSJ 222031 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 431 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 PRZ001-005-008-230445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 431 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to San Juan. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-003-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-230445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.240123T1000Z-240125T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 431 PM AST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet, occasionally higher. * WHERE...Western, northern, eastern, and southeastern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, Adjacent Islands, and St. Croix. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
527 WHCA42 TJSJ 230808 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 PRZ001-005-008-231615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 408 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to San Juan. * 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. && $$ PRZ002-003-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-231615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.240123T1000Z-240125T2200Z/ Northeast-Southeast-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 408 AM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet, occasionally higher. * WHERE...Western, northern, eastern, and southeastern facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, Adjacent Islands, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
021 WHCA42 TJSJ 232000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 PRZ001>003-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-240400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 400 PM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Most of the local beaches across the local islands, except southern and southwestern beaches in Puerto Rico. * 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. && $$
740 WHCA42 TJSJ 240058 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 858 PM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 PRZ001>003-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-240900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 858 PM AST Tue Jan 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Most of the local beaches across the local islands, except southern and southwestern beaches in Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
191 WHCA42 TJSJ 240745 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 345 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-241545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 345 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Most of the local beaches across the local islands. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-241545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 345 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, St.Thomas, St.John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-241545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 345 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity. * 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. && $$
402 WHCA42 TJSJ 241431 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1031 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-242245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1031 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Most of the local beaches across the local islands. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-242245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1031 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, 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. && $$ PRZ010-242245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1031 AM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
299 WHCA42 TJSJ 242027 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 427 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-250430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 427 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Most of the local beaches across the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-250430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 427 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, St.Thomas, St.John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-250430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 427 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity. * 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. && $$
884 WHCA42 TJSJ 250146 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 946 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 946 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Most of the local beaches across the northern coastline of Puerto Rico, Culebra and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 946 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, 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. && $$ PRZ010-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 946 PM AST Wed Jan 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
343 WHCA42 TJSJ 250749 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 349 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 349 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 349 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, St.Thomas, St.John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 349 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Aguada and Rincon. * 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. && $$
473 WHCA42 TJSJ 251414 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1014 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-252215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1014 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-252215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1014 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, St.Thomas, St.John and Adjacent Islands. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1014 AM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
225 WHCA42 TJSJ 252021 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-260430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 421 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-260430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 421 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, St.Thomas, St.John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 421 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
527 WHCA42 TJSJ 260124 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 924 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-260930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 924 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-013-VIZ001-260930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 924 PM AST Thu Jan 25 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, St.Thomas, St.John and Adjacent Islands. * 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. && $$
058 WHCA42 TJSJ 260759 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 AM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 PRZ003-013-VIZ001-260900- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240126T1000Z/ Southeast-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 359 AM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The expected breaking waves heights will not support a high rip current risk across these areas. However, life-threatening rip currents are possible. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 359 AM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
091 WHCA42 TJSJ 261354 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 954 AM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 954 AM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
500 WHCA42 TJSJ 262009 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 409 PM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-270415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 409 PM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
085 WHCA42 TJSJ 270138 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 938 PM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-270945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 938 PM AST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
911 WHCA42 TJSJ 270741 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 341 AM AST Sat Jan 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-271545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 341 AM AST Sat Jan 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, 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. && $$
128 WHCA42 TJSJ 271419 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1019 AM AST Sat Jan 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1019 AM AST Sat Jan 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
563 WHCA42 TJSJ 271956 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 356 PM AST Sat Jan 27 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 356 PM AST Sat Jan 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, 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. && $$
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