* WHAT…Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
between up to 10 feet and occasionally higher.
* WHERE…Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to
Fajardo, Culebra, and northern St. Thomas. 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in
Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean
Park in San Juan.
* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening.
For the High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through Saturday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult
to return to safety. 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.
