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Rip Current Statement 53, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 28, 2024, 1:17 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 28, 2024, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
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- Issued
- Dec 28, 2024, 1:17 AM CST (07:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 28, 2024, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 1, 2025, 3:29 AM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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865 WHCA42 TJSJ 280717 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 317 AM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-281530- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.241228T2200Z-241230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 317 AM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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059 WHCA42 TJSJ 281452 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1052 AM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-282300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.241228T2200Z-241230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1052 AM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
046 WHCA42 TJSJ 281950 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 350 PM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-290400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.241228T2200Z-241230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 350 PM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
901 WHCA42 TJSJ 290134 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 934 PM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-290945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 934 PM AST Sat Dec 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
122 WHCA42 TJSJ 290817 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 417 AM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 PRZ010-012-291930- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 417 AM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon, Aguada, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-291930- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 417 AM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
630 WHCA42 TJSJ 291432 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1032 AM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-292245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1032 AM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$
925 WHCA42 TJSJ 292021 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-300430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.241229T2200Z-241230T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 421 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late monday night. For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST monday * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-002-300430- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 421 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Most beaches of U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$ PRZ010-300430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 421 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
926 WHCA42 TJSJ 300144 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 944 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-300945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241230T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 944 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late monday night * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-300945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 944 PM AST Sun Dec 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
948 WHCA42 TJSJ 300814 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 414 AM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-301615- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241230T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 414 AM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-301615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 414 AM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
203 WHCA42 TJSJ 301444 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR Issued by National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1044 AM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-302245- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241230T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1044 AM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-302245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 1044 AM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
907 WHCA42 TJSJ 301950 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 350 PM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-310400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 350 PM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-310400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 350 PM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
327 WHCA42 TJSJ 310125 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 925 PM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-310930- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 925 PM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-310930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 925 PM AST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
004 WHCA42 TJSJ 310816 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 AM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-311630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241231T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 416 AM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-311630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 416 AM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
313 WHCA42 TJSJ 311438 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1038 AM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-312245- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241231T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1038 AM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 1038 AM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
016 WHCA42 TJSJ 311947 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 347 PM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 347 PM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-002-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-241231T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 347 PM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as the USVI. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
571 WHCA42 TJSJ 010102 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 902 PM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 902 PM AST Tue Dec 31 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...through 6 AM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents 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. && $$
126 WHCA42 TJSJ 010929 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 529 AM AST Wed Jan 1 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-011030- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 529 AM AST Wed Jan 1 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
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Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Dec 27, 7:52 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Dec 27, 10:11 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr |
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