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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 12, 2025, 2:28 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2025, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
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- Issued
- Feb 12, 2025, 2:28 PM CST (20:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2025, 2:23 AM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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642 WHCA42 TJSJ 122028 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 PM AST Wed Feb 12 2025 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-131000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.250212T2200Z-250214T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St Croix- 428 PM AST Wed Feb 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of northern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$
13 follow-up statements
452 WHCA42 TJSJ 130053 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 853 PM AST Wed Feb 12 2025 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-131000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250214T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St Croix- 853 PM AST Wed Feb 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of northern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
953 WHCA42 TJSJ 130815 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 415 AM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-131815- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250214T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St Croix- 415 AM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of northern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$
542 WHCA42 TJSJ 131417 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1017 AM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-132230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250214T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St Croix- 1017 AM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of northern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
677 WHCA42 TJSJ 132011 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 411 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 VIZ001-140415- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 411 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ002-140415- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St Croix- 411 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...In Puerto Rico, beaches of the north coast, and Vieques, and Culebra. In the Virgin Islands, beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-140415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250214T2200Z/ Southeast- 411 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of southeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$
430 WHCA42 TJSJ 140112 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 912 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-140915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 912 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-140915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250214T2200Z/ Southeast- 912 PM AST Thu Feb 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$
884 WHCA42 TJSJ 140823 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 423 AM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-141630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 423 AM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-141630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250214T2200Z/ Southeast- 423 AM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
673 WHCA42 TJSJ 141946 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 346 PM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 PRZ003-150400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250215T1000Z/ Southeast- 346 PM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-150400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 346 PM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$
172 WHCA42 TJSJ 150119 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 919 PM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-150930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 919 PM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-150930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250215T1000Z/ Southeast- 919 PM AST Fri Feb 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Tomorrow. * 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. && $$
395 WHCA42 TJSJ 150809 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 409 AM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-151615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 409 AM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ003-151000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250215T1000Z/ Southeast- 409 AM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Southeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
801 WHCA42 TJSJ 151457 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1057 AM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-152300- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1057 AM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
417 WHCA42 TJSJ 152037 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 437 PM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-160445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 437 PM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$
311 WHCA42 TJSJ 160114 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 914 PM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-160915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 914 PM AST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...North-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Vieques, Culebra and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
846 WHCA42 TJSJ 160823 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 423 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-160930- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 423 AM AST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, a moderate risk of rip currents continues across all beaches of the islands. $$
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