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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 15, 2024, 2:07 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2024, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 70 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 15, 2024, 2:07 PM CST (20:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2024, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 19, 2024, 1:51 AM CST
- In force
- 70 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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250 WHCA42 TJSJ 152007 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 PM AST Thu Feb 15 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-160415- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T2200Z-240218T1200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 407 PM AST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-160415- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240217T1000Z-240218T1200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 407 PM AST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from Aguada and Rincon in western Puerto Rico, Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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741 WHCA42 TJSJ 160116 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 916 PM AST Thu Feb 15 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-160930- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T1000Z-240218T1200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 916 PM AST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-160930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240217T1000Z-240218T1200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 916 PM AST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon in western Puerto Rico, Culebra, Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
337 WHCA42 TJSJ 160818 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 PRZ010-012-161630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T2200Z-240218T1200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 418 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon in western Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-161630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T1000Z-240218T1200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 418 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6-9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-161630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240217T1000Z-240218T1200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 418 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$
198 WHCA42 TJSJ 161428 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1028 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-162230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T1200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1028 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6-10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-012-162230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T2200Z-240218T1200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1028 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between to 6-8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon in western Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-162230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240217T1000Z-240218T1200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1028 AM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
407 WHCA42 TJSJ 162015 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 415 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-170945- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.240216T2015Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 415 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf until Saturday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-170945- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.240216T2015Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T2015Z-240218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 415 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between to 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon in western Puerto Rico, Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until Saturday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-170945- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.240217T1000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240216T2015Z-240218T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 415 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between to 6 and 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf from 6 AM to 6 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
288 WHCA42 TJSJ 170006 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 806 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-170915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 806 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...Beaches from northwest to northeast Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf until Saturday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-170915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.240217T1000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 806 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between to 6 and 10 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf from 6 AM to 6 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
275 WHCA42 TJSJ 170010 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 810 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-170915- /O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 810 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until Saturday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-170915- /O.COR.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.240217T1000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 810 PM AST Fri Feb 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between to 6 and 10 feet. * WHERE...Northwest beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf from 6 AM to 6 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
770 WHCA42 TJSJ 170805 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 405 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-172200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 405 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-172200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.240217T1000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 405 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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 between to 6 and 10 feet. * WHERE...Northwest beaches of Saint Thomas. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
600 WHCA42 TJSJ 171402 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1002 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 PRZ010-172215- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1002 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico south to Rincon. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ001-172215- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1002 AM AST Sat Feb 17 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 between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguada to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ012-172215- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240217T2200Z/ Culebra- 1002 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-172215- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240217T2200Z-240218T2200Z/ Vieques- 1002 AM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Tonight 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
623 WHCA42 TJSJ 172034 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 434 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ001-180445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 434 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguada to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-180445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1200Z/ Culebra- 434 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ013-180445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.240217T2034Z-240218T2200Z/ Vieques- 434 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-180445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 434 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico south to 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. && $$
964 WHCA42 TJSJ 180132 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 932 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ001-180945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 932 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguada to Fajardo and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-180945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1200Z/ Culebra- 932 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 12 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ010-013-180945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- 932 PM AST Sat Feb 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico south to Rincon. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
585 WHCA42 TJSJ 180801 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 AM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-VIZ001-182200- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 401 AM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguada to Fajardo and Culebra. * 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ012-182200- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1000Z/ Culebra- 401 AM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...North- and east-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-180915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ Vieques- 401 AM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Pulses of the northerly swell have dissipated, and the expected coastal conditions no longer meet high risk of rip currents criteria. However, a moderate risk of rip currents remains in place for these area, where life-threatening rip currents are possible. $$ PRZ010-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 401 AM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of northwest Puerto Rico south to Rincon. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
337 WHCA42 TJSJ 181720 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 120 PM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-VIZ001-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 120 PM AST Sun Feb 18 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...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguada to Fajardo and Culebra. * 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ012-190200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1000Z/ Culebra- 120 PM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
856 WHCA42 TJSJ 181956 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 356 PM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-VIZ001-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 356 PM AST Sun Feb 18 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...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico from Aguada to Fajardo and Culebra. * 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$ PRZ012-190400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1000Z/ Culebra- 356 PM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
700 WHCA42 TJSJ 190121 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 921 PM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 PRZ012-190930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1000Z/ Culebra- 921 PM AST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Culebra. * 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. High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 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. && $$
328 WHCA42 TJSJ 190751 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 351 AM AST Mon Feb 19 2024 PRZ012-190900- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240219T1000Z/ Culebra- 351 AM AST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
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Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2:13 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 3 days |
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