Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 52, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 23, 2024, 4:50 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2024, 4:50 AM CST (10:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 23, 2024, 2:00 PM CST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
The text
As transmitted.
951 WHCA42 TJSJ 231050 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 650 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 PRZ001-002-231900- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.241223T1050Z-241223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.241224T2200Z-241225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 650 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity and northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this evening; then from Tuesday evening through 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. && $$ PRZ005-008-231900- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.241223T1050Z-241223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.241224T1000Z-241225T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 650 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Dorado. * WHEN...Through this evening; then from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-231900- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.241223T1050Z-241223T2200Z/ St Croix- 650 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of north and eastern St Croix. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$
2 follow-up statements
839 WHCA42 TJSJ 231500 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1100 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 PRZ005-008-232300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-241223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.241224T1000Z-241225T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 1100 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Dorado. * WHEN...Through this evening; then from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-232300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-241223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.241224T2200Z-241225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 1100 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity and northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this evening; then from Tuesday evening through 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. && $$ VIZ002-232200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-241223T2200Z/ St Croix- 1100 AM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of north and eastern St Croix. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
984 WHCA42 TJSJ 232000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 PRZ001-002-241000- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-241223T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.241224T1000Z-241225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast- 400 PM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity and northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Tuesday morning through 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. && $$ PRZ005-008-241000- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-241223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0051.241224T1000Z-241225T2200Z/ North Central-Northwest- 400 PM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Dorado. * WHEN...Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-232100- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0052.000000T0000Z-241223T2200Z/ St Croix- 400 PM AST Mon Dec 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Although the high rip current risk has been cancelled, life- threatening rip currents are possible. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2:31 AM CST | Rip Current Statement | JSJ | 61 hr | |
| Dec 23, 2:32 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 55 hr | |
| Dec 23, 12:32 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 118 min |
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Sources
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