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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS JSJ

April 14, 2026

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Apr 14, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 14, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT (16:45 UTC)
Expired: Apr 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
In force: 29 hr
Issued by: NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

625 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141645
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1245 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-150045-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.260414T1645Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1245 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including
  beaches in Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
  return to safety.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

6 follow-up statements

530 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141651
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1251 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

PRZ010-150100-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1251 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Beaches in Rincon and Aguada. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-150100-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
1251 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including beaches in Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

482 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141924
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
324 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-150330-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
324 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including beaches in Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

615 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150047
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
847 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-150900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
847 PM AST Tue Apr 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including beaches in Culebra. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

872 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150740
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
340 AM AST Wed Apr 15 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-151545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
340 AM AST Wed Apr 15 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including beaches in Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$

296 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151330
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
930 AM AST Wed Apr 15 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-152130-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
930 AM AST Wed Apr 15 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including beaches in Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$

714 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152001
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
401 PM AST Wed Apr 15 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-152200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260415T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
401 PM AST Wed Apr 15 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, 
  including beaches in Culebra. 

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Apr 14, 4:45 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	2 hr
Apr 14, 12:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JSJ	76 min
Apr 14, 3:29 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	2 hr
Apr 14, 3:44 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	4 hr
Apr 14, 5:35 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	115 min
Apr 14, 5:38 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	112 min
Apr 14, 6:04 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	JSJ	25 min
Apr 14, 6:29 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	JSJ	62 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.