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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 26, 2025, 3:00 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr.
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- Issued
- Apr 26, 2025, 3:00 AM CDT (08:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2025, 8:24 AM CDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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834 WHCA42 TJSJ 260800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-261600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.250426T2200Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 400 AM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$
10 follow-up statements
285 WHCA42 TJSJ 261441 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1041 AM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-262245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.250426T2200Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1041 AM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo and beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
655 WHCA42 TJSJ 262028 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 PM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-270430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.250426T2200Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 428 PM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...From 6 PM AST this evening through 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. && $$
723 WHCA42 TJSJ 270040 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 840 PM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-271000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 840 PM AST Sat Apr 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
399 WHCA42 TJSJ 270716 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 316 AM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-271530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 316 AM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$
708 WHCA42 TJSJ 271434 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1034 AM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-272245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1034 AM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
907 WHCA42 TJSJ 272030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-280430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 430 PM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$
275 WHCA42 TJSJ 280050 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 850 PM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-281000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 850 PM AST Sun Apr 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
994 WHCA42 TJSJ 280755 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 355 AM AST Mon Apr 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-281600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 355 AM AST Mon Apr 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest buoy observations show pulses of the northeasterly swell spreading across the local waters. Therefore, the high risk of rip currents was extended. 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. && $$
661 WHCA42 TJSJ 281018 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 618 AM AST Mon Apr 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-281600- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 618 AM AST Mon Apr 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest buoy observations show pulses of the northeasterly swell spreading across the local waters. Therefore, the high risk of rip currents was extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
017 WHCA42 TJSJ 281324 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 924 AM AST Mon Apr 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-281430- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250428T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 924 AM AST Mon Apr 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 8:40 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Apr 26, 1:16 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 26, 11:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 95 min | |
| Apr 26, 11:51 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Apr 26, 12:10 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Apr 26, 12:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 67 min | |
| Apr 26, 12:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 26, 1:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 54 min | |
| Apr 26, 2:30 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Apr 26, 2:35 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Apr 26, 2:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 65 min | |
| Apr 26, 2:46 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 4 hr | |
| Apr 26, 3:42 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Apr 26, 3:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr | |
| Apr 26, 4:05 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 115 min | |
| Apr 26, 4:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 114 min | |
| Apr 26, 6:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JSJ | 2 hr |
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