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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 1, 2024, 2:48 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2024, 8:15 AM CST. It was in force for 66 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 1, 2024, 2:48 AM CST (08:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2024, 8:15 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2024, 2:37 AM CST
- In force
- 66 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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331 WHCA42 TJSJ 010848 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 448 AM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 PRZ005-011700- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.240201T2200Z-240204T1000Z/ North Central- 448 AM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet, increasing to around 7 feet on Friday. * WHERE...North Central coastline of Puerto Rico, from Arecibo to Dorado. * WHEN...This evening through late Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-008-010-012-VIZ001-011700- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.240202T1000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity- Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 448 AM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Hatillo and from Toa Baja to Fajardo, as well as the northern coastline of Culebra and the north central to western coastline of St. Thomas. * WHEN...Friday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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644 WHCA42 TJSJ 011415 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1015 AM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-012215- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.240201T1415Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1015 AM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern coastline of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as the northern coastline of Culebra and the north central to western coastline of St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$
196 WHCA42 TJSJ 012013 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 413 PM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-020415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 413 PM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern, western, and western Puerto Rico, Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
922 WHCA42 TJSJ 020118 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 918 PM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-020930- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.240202T1000Z-240202T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 918 PM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet, increasing up to 10 feet at 6 AM Friday. * WHERE...Northern, western, and western Puerto Rico, Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect from 6 AM to ^ PM Friday. For the rip current risk through late Saturday 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-020930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 918 PM AST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern, western, and western Puerto Rico, Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
012 WHCA42 TJSJ 020910 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 510 AM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-021715- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.240202T1000Z-240202T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 510 AM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...Northern Coastline of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect from 6 PM AST this evening. For the rip current risk through late Saturday 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-021715- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 510 AM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
594 WHCA42 TJSJ 021400 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1000 AM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-022200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240202T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1000 AM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...Northern Coastline of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect from 6 PM AST this evening. For the rip current risk through late Saturday 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-022200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1000 AM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
317 WHCA42 TJSJ 022029 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 429 PM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-030430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 429 PM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...Northern Coastline of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM AST on Saturday. For the rip current risk through late Saturday 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-030430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 429 PM AST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
847 WHCA42 TJSJ 030842 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 442 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-031645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 442 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...Northern Coastline of Puerto Rico from central Puerto Rico east. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM AST on Saturday. For the rip current risk through late Saturday 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ008-031645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ Northwest- 442 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...The beaches of northwest Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST on Saturday. For the rip current risk through late Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-031645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 442 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-031645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 442 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
156 WHCA42 TJSJ 031416 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1016 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 1016 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...Northern Coastline of Puerto Rico from Arecibo to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. For the rip current risk 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ008-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Northwest- 1016 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...The beaches of northwest PR from Aguadilla to Hatillo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the rip current risk through late Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1016 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon. * 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-032230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1016 AM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
766 WHCA42 TJSJ 031953 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 353 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-040400- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 353 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and northern PR. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. For the rip current risk 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. 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. && $$ PRZ008-040400- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Northwest- 353 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...The beaches of northwest PR from Aguadilla to Hatillo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the rip current risk through late Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves, resulting in hazardous coastal conditions and coastal erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-040400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 353 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-040400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 353 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
435 WHCA42 TJSJ 032221 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 621 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-040630- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 621 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 10 feet today, decreasing to up to 7 feet later tonight. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and northern PR. * WHEN... High rip current risk until 6 AM AST. * 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. && $$ PRZ008-040630- /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Northwest- 621 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The beaches of northwest PR from Aguadilla to Hatillo. * WHEN...High rip current risk through late Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-040630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 621 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-040630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 621 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Rincon and Aguada, as well as Culebra, St.Thomas, St. John, and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
555 WHCA42 TJSJ 040106 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 906 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ001-040915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 906 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-9 feet overnight. * WHERE...San Juan and Vicinity and northern PR. * WHEN... High rip current risk until 6 AM AST. * 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. && $$ PRZ008-010-040915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity- 906 PM AST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...The beaches of northwest PR from Aguadilla to Hatillo. * WHEN...High rip current risk through late Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
642 WHCA42 TJSJ 040837 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 437 AM AST Sun Feb 4 2024 PRZ008-010-041645- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.240204T1000Z-240204T2200Z/ Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity- 437 AM AST Sun Feb 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 5 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The beaches of northwest PR from Rincon to Hatillo. * WHEN...High rip current risk through late Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-012-VIZ001-040945- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240204T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 437 AM AST Sun Feb 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The risk of rip currents will be moderate. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2:48 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 69 hr |
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