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Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 4:04AM AST until October 21 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
the most vulnerable areas are the exposed northwesterly and
north-facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains through 6 PM AST
this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through
Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, 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. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,
where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-20T18:00:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity
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