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Rip Current Statement issued February 21 at 4:08PM AST until February 21 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE…Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as the beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN…Until 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes […]

Rip Current Statement issued January 19 at 3:57AM AST until January 20 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between up to 6 feet and occasionally higher. * WHERE…North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, 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 […]

Flood Advisory issued January 18 at 7:24AM AST until January 18 at 10:30AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of Puerto Rico, including the following counties, Camuy, Isabela and Quebradillas. * WHEN…Until 1030 AM AST. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 724 AM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is […]

High Surf Advisory issued January 16 at 10:24AM AST until January 16 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* 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 […]

Rip Current Statement issued January 14 at 9:34PM AST until January 16 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 5 and 7 feet and occasionally higher, increasing to 10 and 12 feet from this evening through Wednesday. * WHERE…Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and localized beach erosion include […]

Rip Current Statement issued January 11 at 8:59PM AST until January 13 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 12 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Risk of Rip Currents, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE…Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and localized beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada, and beaches of Culebra. In the US Virgin […]

Rip Current Statement issued December 19 at 9:59AM AST until December 20 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE…Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, and St. Croix. * WHEN…Through Friday 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.