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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 22, 2025, 2:02 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 46 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 22, 2025, 2:02 AM CST (08:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2025, 2:20 AM CST
- In force
- 46 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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204 WHCA42 TJSJ 220802 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 402 AM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-221615- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250223T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 402 AM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday morning to AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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718 WHCA42 TJSJ 221421 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1021 AM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-222230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250223T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1021 AM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone due to breaking waves of around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday morning to AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
616 WHCA42 TJSJ 221704 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 104 PM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 104 PM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone due to breaking waves of around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
011 WHCA42 TJSJ 221936 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 336 PM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 336 PM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone due to breaking waves of around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
682 WHCA42 TJSJ 230136 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 936 PM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 936 PM AST Sat Feb 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone due to breaking waves of around 6 feet. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday to 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
218 WHCA42 TJSJ 230859 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 459 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-231700- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.250223T1000Z-250223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 459 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT..For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM AST today to 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage minor damage to dune structure. Shallow flooding of vulnerable areas. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-231700- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.250223T1000Z-250223T2200Z/ /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250224T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 459 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM AST today to 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage minor damage to dune structure. Shallow flooding of vulnerable areas. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-231700- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.250223T1000Z-250224T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 459 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone due to breaking waves of around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST today to 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
370 WHCA42 TJSJ 231333 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 933 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-232145- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 933 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT..For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage minor damage to dune structure. Shallow flooding of vulnerable areas. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-232145- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 933 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage minor damage to dune structure. Shallow flooding of vulnerable areas. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-232145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 933 AM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone due to breaking waves of around 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...until 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
956 WHCA42 TJSJ 232056 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 456 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-240500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250224T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 456 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach and dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-240500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250224T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 456 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach and dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-240500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 456 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
648 WHCA42 TJSJ 240053 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 853 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-240900- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250224T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 853 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach and dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-240900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 853 PM AST Sun Feb 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
841 WHCA42 TJSJ 240832 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 432 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-241645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 432 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach and dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-241645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250224T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 432 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone due to breaking waves up around 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach and dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-241645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 432 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
275 WHCA42 TJSJ 241351 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 951 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-242200- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 951 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-242200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 951 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and vicinity, particularly beaches in Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-242200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 951 AM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
010 WHCA42 TJSJ 242014 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 414 PM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-250415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 414 PM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-242200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250224T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 414 PM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
247 WHCA42 TJSJ 250128 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 928 PM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-250930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 928 PM AST Mon Feb 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Thomas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
481 WHCA42 TJSJ 250820 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 AM AST Tue Feb 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-250930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 420 AM AST Tue Feb 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Seas has diminished across the northern waters, the risk will remain moderate for today. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1:55 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 60 hr |
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