Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2025
Rip Current Statement 6, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 20, 2025, 2:43 PM CST. It was in force for 7 days.
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- Issued
- Jan 20, 2025, 2:43 PM CST (20:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 28, 2025, 1:43 AM CST
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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780 WHCA42 TJSJ 202043 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 443 PM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-210445- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.250120T2043Z-250123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 443 PM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. Easternmost St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 6 AM AST Thursday. * 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. && $$
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959 WHCA42 TJSJ 210101 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 901 PM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-210915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 901 PM AST Mon Jan 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. Easternmost St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 6 AM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
928 WHCA42 TJSJ 210758 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 AM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-211600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 358 AM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. East facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 6 AM AST Thursday. * 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. && $$
263 WHCA42 TJSJ 211322 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 922 AM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-212130- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250123T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 922 AM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...North facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. East facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least 6 AM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
986 WHCA42 TJSJ 212021 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 421 PM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-221000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250124T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 421 PM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Thursday 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. && $$
900 WHCA42 TJSJ 220100 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 900 PM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-221000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250124T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 900 PM AST Tue Jan 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
380 WHCA42 TJSJ 220802 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 402 AM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-222015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250124T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 402 AM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Thursday 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. && $$
983 WHCA42 TJSJ 221434 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1034 AM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-222245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250124T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1034 AM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
209 WHCA42 TJSJ 222036 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 436 PM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-230445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 436 PM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday 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. && $$
724 WHCA42 TJSJ 230134 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 934 PM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-230945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 934 PM AST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a weak long-period northwesterly may extend the areal coverage of hazardous beach conditions to Rincon and Aguada on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
465 WHCA42 TJSJ 230800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-231600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 400 AM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a small long-period northwesterly may extend the areal coverage of hazardous beach conditions to Rincon and Aguada on Friday. 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. && $$
576 WHCA42 TJSJ 231425 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1025 AM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-232230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1025 AM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a small long-period northwesterly may extend the areal coverage of hazardous beach conditions to Rincon and Aguada on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
267 WHCA42 TJSJ 231959 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 359 PM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 PRZ010-240400- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.250124T1000Z-250125T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 359 PM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and Vicinity. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-240400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 359 PM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
225 WHCA42 TJSJ 240117 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 917 PM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-240930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 917 PM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late Friday 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. && $$ PRZ010-240930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.250124T1000Z-250125T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 917 PM AST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Mayaguez and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST through at least late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
587 WHCA42 TJSJ 240840 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 440 AM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-241645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 440 AM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost 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. && $$ PRZ010-241645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.250124T1000Z-250125T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 440 AM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
624 WHCA42 TJSJ 241501 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1101 AM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ002-242315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-St Croix- 1101 AM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost 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. && $$
434 WHCA42 TJSJ 242030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-250430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.250124T2030Z-250125T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 430 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves of 10-11 feet * 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; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through saturday afternoon * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-250430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.250124T2030Z-250125T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 430 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves of 10 feet. * WHERE...The most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ001-250430- /O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 430 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...Northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-250430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T2200Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 430 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost 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. && $$
329 WHCA42 TJSJ 250157 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 957 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 957 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves of 10-11 feet. * 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; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through saturday afternoon * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ010-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 957 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to large breaking waves of 10 feet. * WHERE...The most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight. * IMPACTS...High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ002-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T2200Z/ Culebra-St Croix- 957 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 957 PM AST Fri Jan 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...Northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * 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. && $$
901 WHCA42 TJSJ 250817 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 417 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-251630- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 417 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * WHEN...through saturday afternoon * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-250930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 417 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ VIZ001-250930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250125T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 417 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ012-251630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250126T2200Z/ Culebra- 417 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...along the exposed north-facing beaches of 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... 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. && $$ VIZ002-251630- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250126T1000Z/ St Croix- 417 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
915 WHCA42 TJSJ 251454 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1054 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-252300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250126T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1054 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 9 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-252300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250126T1000Z/ St Croix- 1054 AM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of up to 6-7 feet. * WHERE...In the Virgin Islands, easternmost beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
927 WHCA42 TJSJ 252003 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 403 PM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-260415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 403 PM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
516 WHCA42 TJSJ 260105 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 905 PM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-260915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 905 PM AST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
863 WHCA42 TJSJ 260820 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 AM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-261630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 420 AM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and 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. && $$
216 WHCA42 TJSJ 261431 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1031 AM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250127T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1031 AM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
230 WHCA42 TJSJ 262019 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 419 PM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-270430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 419 PM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and 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. && $$
223 WHCA42 TJSJ 270139 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 939 PM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-270945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250127T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 939 PM AST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 and 8 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
612 WHCA42 TJSJ 270806 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 406 AM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-271615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 406 AM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and 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. && $$
634 WHCA42 TJSJ 271402 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1002 AM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1002 AM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
536 WHCA42 TJSJ 271954 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 354 PM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-280400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 354 PM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and 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. && $$
956 WHCA42 TJSJ 280131 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 931 PM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-280945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 931 PM AST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...The exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
266 WHCA42 TJSJ 280743 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 343 AM AST Tue Jan 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-280845- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 343 AM AST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, beachgoers should exercise caution as we expect a moderate risk of rip currents across most of the local exposed beaches. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2:41 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 49 hr |
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