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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 18, 2025, 3:08 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2025, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 36 hr.
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- Issued
- Jan 18, 2025, 3:08 PM CST (21:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 20, 2025, 4:00 AM CST
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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109 WHCA42 TJSJ 182108 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 508 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-190515- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250118T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 508 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least 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... 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-190515- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250118T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250119T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 508 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. For the beaches of Aguada and Rincon, between 6 to 8, occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ002-190515- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.250118T2200Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 508 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$ PRZ013-190515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-250119T1000Z/ Vieques- 508 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 (easternmost Vieques) feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Northern and eastern exposed beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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601 WHCA42 TJSJ 190043 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 843 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-190845- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 843 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least 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... 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. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-190845- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250119T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 843 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. For the beaches of Aguada and Rincon, between 6 to 8, occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-190845- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-250119T1000Z/ Vieques- 843 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 (easternmost Vieques) feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Northern and eastern exposed beaches of 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. && $$ VIZ002-190845- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 843 PM AST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 to 7 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
952 WHCA42 TJSJ 190757 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 357 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-191600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 357 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least 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... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-191600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250119T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 357 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-191000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-250119T1000Z/ Vieques- 357 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Northern and eastern exposed 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. && $$ VIZ002-191600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 357 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
516 WHCA42 TJSJ 191413 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1013 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-192215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1013 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least 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... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250119T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1013 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-192215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 1013 AM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$
407 WHCA42 TJSJ 191930 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 330 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 PRZ010-192030- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250119T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 330 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ VIZ001-201000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 330 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St Thomas and St John. * 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... 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 330 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 330 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...East-facing beaches of St Croix. * 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. && $$
716 WHCA42 TJSJ 200102 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 902 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 902 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, north-facing beaches of St Thomas and St John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 902 PM AST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...East-facing beaches of St Croix. * 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. && $$
638 WHCA42 TJSJ 200734 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 334 AM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 334 AM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, north-facing beaches of St Thomas and St John. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-201000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250120T1000Z/ St Croix- 334 AM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...East-facing beaches of St Croix. * 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. && $$
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