Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
150 WHCA42 TJSJ 081517 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1117 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-082330- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241109T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1117 AM AST Fri Nov 8 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 9 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the northern coasts of Puerto Rico from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that 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. && $$