Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 50, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 18, 2024, 8:58 AM CST. It was in force for 41 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 18, 2024, 8:58 AM CST (14:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2024, 2:08 AM CST
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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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. && $$
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033 WHCA42 TJSJ 182151 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 551 PM AST Wed Dec 18 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ002-190600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0048.000000T0000Z-241220T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-St Croix- 551 PM AST Wed Dec 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-201615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-241221T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 408 AM AST Fri Dec 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 10:48 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Dec 18, 1:50 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Dec 18, 2:42 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Dec 18, 5:00 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Dec 18, 5:02 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 118 min |
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