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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 7, 2025, 2:00 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 8, 2025, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 36 hr.
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- Issued
- Mar 7, 2025, 2:00 AM CST (08:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 8, 2025, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 9, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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297 WHCA42 TJSJ 070800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-071600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 400 AM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...From northwest to northeast exposed beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Saturday into Sunday. * 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. && $$
13 follow-up statements
412 WHCA42 TJSJ 071344 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 944 AM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-072145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 944 AM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...From northwest to northeast exposed beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Saturday into Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
508 WHCA42 TJSJ 072050 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 450 PM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-080500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 450 PM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...From northwest to northeast exposed beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Saturday into Sunday. * 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. && $$
298 WHCA42 TJSJ 080059 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 859 PM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-080900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 859 PM AST Fri Mar 7 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...From northwest to northeast exposed beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Saturday into Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
802 WHCA42 TJSJ 080725 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 325 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-081600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.250308T1000Z-250308T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 325 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8-10 ft. This will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak of the swell is expected to reach the northern coastline by midday and gradually subside through late tonight. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-081600- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 325 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northwestern exposed beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-081600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.250308T1000Z-250309T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 325 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * 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. && $$
080 WHCA42 TJSJ 081414 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1014 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-082215- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250308T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1014 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8-12 ft. This will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak of the swell is expected to reach the northern coastline by midday and gradually subside through late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-082215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1014 AM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * 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. && $$
367 WHCA42 TJSJ 082018 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 PM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-090430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250308T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 418 PM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8-12 ft. This will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-090430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 418 PM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * 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. && $$
613 WHCA42 TJSJ 090118 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 918 PM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-090930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 918 PM AST Sat Mar 8 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 5 ft. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as Culebra, and Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
526 WHCA42 TJSJ 090725 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 325 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-091600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1600Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 325 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-7 ft. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as Culebra, and Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through noon today. * 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. && $$
405 WHCA42 TJSJ 091421 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1021 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-091600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T1600Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1021 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST TODAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-7 ft. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as Culebra, and Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through noon today. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
050 WHCA42 TJSJ 091427 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 1027 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-092200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1027 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 ft. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as Culebra, and Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through noon today. * 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. && $$
302 WHCA42 TJSJ 091447 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 1047 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-092200- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1047 AM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 ft. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as Culebra, and Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
611 WHCA42 TJSJ 091955 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 355 PM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-092200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 355 PM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 ft. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo, as well as Culebra, and Saint Thomas and Saint John. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$
700 WHCA42 TJSJ 092211 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 611 PM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-092315- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250309T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 611 PM AST Sun Mar 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... However, a moderate rip current risk remains in effect. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2:00 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 48 hr | |
| Mar 7, 1:13 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 5 hr | |
| Mar 7, 2:20 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Mar 7, 2:45 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Mar 7, 3:11 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Mar 7, 4:06 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 54 min |
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