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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS JSJ

January 20, 2025

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 20, 2025, 2:43 PM CST. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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. 

&&

$$
30 follow-up statements
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 2:41 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ49 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2025Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025

Sources

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