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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Aug 22, 2025, 2:32 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 22, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
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- Issued
- Aug 22, 2025, 2:32 AM CDT (07:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 22, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 27, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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339 WHCA42 TJSJ 220732 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 332 AM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-221545- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.250822T1000Z-250823T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 332 AM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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. && $$
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568 WHCA42 TJSJ 221411 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1011 AM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1011 AM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
407 WHCA42 TJSJ 222043 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 443 PM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 PRZ010-012-VIZ001-230445- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.250822T2200Z-250824T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 443 PM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-230445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250824T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 443 PM AST Fri Aug 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
326 WHCA42 TJSJ 230732 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 332 AM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-231545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250825T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 332 AM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern, western and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra and the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * 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. && $$
721 WHCA42 TJSJ 231355 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 955 AM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-240130- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250825T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 955 AM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern, western and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra and the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
484 WHCA42 TJSJ 232132 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 532 PM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-240545- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.250824T1000Z-250825T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 532 PM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK Beaches of northern, western and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra and the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late monday night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM sunday to 6 AM AST monday * 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. && $$
708 WHCA42 TJSJ 232259 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 659 PM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-240700- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.250823T2300Z-250825T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 659 PM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK Beaches of northern, western and eastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST Monday. * 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-240700- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.250824T1000Z-250825T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 659 PM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the exposed north-facing beaches. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK Culebra and the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late monday night. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AST Monday. * 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. && $$
577 WHCA42 TJSJ 240749 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 349 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 PRZ012-VIZ001-241600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.250824T0749Z-250825T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 349 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 7-10 feet resulting in dangerous swimming conditions and minor beach erosion. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late monday night * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-241600- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250825T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 349 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 7-13 feet resulting in dangerous swimming conditions and minor beach erosion. * WHERE...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; Bario 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 remains until 6 AM AST monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late monday night * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-241600- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 349 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and northwestern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
320 WHCA42 TJSJ 241352 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 952 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-250200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250825T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 952 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip currents. * 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, all beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of the islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through Tuesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-250200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 952 AM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and northwestern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
912 WHCA42 TJSJ 242131 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 531 PM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-250545- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250825T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 531 PM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK all beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of the islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon * 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. && $$ PRZ011-250545- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Southwest- 531 PM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Southwest PR. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-250545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 531 PM AST Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and northwestern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * 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. && $$
770 WHCA42 TJSJ 250759 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-251600- /O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.250825T1000Z-250825T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 359 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet, resulting in life- threatening rip currents, beach erosion, and minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road closures are possible. 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...Long-period northerly swells are forecast to peak today with seas building between 6 and 8 feet around 14-15 seconds. This will continue to produce large breaking waves and minor coastal flooding along the beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 10:21 AM AST at 1.41 feet. In Fajardo, 10:08 AM AST at 1.37 feet. In Arecibo, 9:53 AM AST at 1.60 feet. In Aguadilla, 9:34 AM AST at 1.42 feet. 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. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-251600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 359 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 7-12 feet resulting in dangerous swimming conditions and minor beach erosion. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent Islands, and beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-251600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Vieques- 359 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and northwestern Vieques. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ011-251600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Southwest- 359 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Southwest PR. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-251600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ St Croix- 359 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and northwestern of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
932 WHCA42 TJSJ 251424 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1024 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-252230- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250825T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1024 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach erosion, and minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road closures are possible. 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...Long-period northerly swells are forecast to peak today with seas building between 6 and 8 feet around 14-15 seconds. This will continue to produce large breaking waves and minor coastal flooding along the beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 10:21 AM AST at 1.41 feet. In Fajardo, 10:08 AM AST at 1.37 feet. In Arecibo, 9:53 AM AST at 1.60 feet. In Aguadilla, 9:34 AM AST at 1.42 feet. 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. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-252230- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1024 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and occasionally higher. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, all north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent Islands, and beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late Tuesday night. For the High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-252230- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 1024 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$ PRZ011-252230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Southwest- 1024 AM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Southwest PR. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
692 WHCA42 TJSJ 252048 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 448 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-260500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250825T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 448 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet, resulting in life- threatening rip currents, beach erosion, and minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road closures are possible. 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...Long-period northerly swells are forecast to peak today with seas building between 6 and 8 feet around 13-15 seconds. This will continue to produce large breaking waves and minor coastal flooding along the beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 10:44 PM AST at 1.4 feet. In Fajardo, 10:29 PM AST at 1.4 feet. In Arecibo, 10:12 PM AST at 1.60 feet. In Aguadilla, 9:55 PM AST at 1.5 feet. 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. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-260500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Culebra- 448 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY and for the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Tuesday night * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-260500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 448 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY and for the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK exposed north-facing beaches in Aguada and Rincon * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Tuesday night * 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. && $$ PRZ011-260500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Southwest- 448 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Southwest PR. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-260500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 448 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$
083 WHCA42 TJSJ 260203 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1003 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-261015- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1003 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * 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; Bario 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tuesday night * 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...Long-period northerly swells are forecast to peak today with seas building between 6 and 8 feet around 13-15 seconds. This will continue to produce large breaking waves and minor coastal flooding along the beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 10:44 PM AST at 1.4 feet. In Fajardo, 10:29 PM AST at 1.4 feet. In Arecibo, 10:12 PM AST at 1.60 feet. In Aguadilla, 9:55 PM AST at 1.5 feet. 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. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-261015- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1003 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, and for the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK along Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tuesday night * 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. && $$ PRZ011-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Southwest- 1003 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Southwest PR. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-261015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 1003 PM AST Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$
018 WHCA42 TJSJ 260802 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 402 AM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 PRZ010-VIZ001-261615- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 402 AM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, and adjacent Islands and beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ011-260915- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250826T1000Z/ Southwest- 402 AM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, even with diminishing swell energy, localized areas will continue to experience possible life-thretening rip currents. $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-261615- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 402 AM AST Tue Aug 26 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 up to 7-11 feet resulting in dangerous swimming conditions and minor beach erosion. * WHERE...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. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains 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. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-261615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 402 AM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Vieques and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. && $$
745 WHCA42 TJSJ 261421 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1021 AM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-270200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1021 AM AST Tue Aug 26 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 6 to to 10 feet, and occasionally higher. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... 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. For the High Rip Current Risk, all beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk 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. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-002-270200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1021 AM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and beaches of Vieques, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$
797 WHCA42 TJSJ 262017 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 417 PM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-270430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250826T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 417 PM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * 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; Bario 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK for all the northern coastal areas. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through wednesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening * 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-VIZ001-270430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 417 PM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and beaches of Vieques, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-270430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 417 PM AST Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and beaches of Vieques, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
025 WHCA42 TJSJ 270825 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 425 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-271630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 425 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...All the northern, western, and eastern coastal areas of PR. * WHEN...Through wednesday afternoon * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-271000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T1000Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 425 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
027 WHCA42 TJSJ 271407 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1007 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1007 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 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. && $$
837 WHCA42 TJSJ 272028 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 PM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 428 PM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
393 WHCA42 TJSJ 272147 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 547 PM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-272300- /O.EXP.TJSJ.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-250827T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 547 PM AST Wed Aug 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... The rip current risk will remain moderate for most of the northern coastal areas of Puerto Rico, Culebra and St. Thomas. $$
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| Aug 22, 2:16 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JSJ | 14 hr | |
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