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Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 4:18PM AST until October 24 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, 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; Bario
Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in
Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean
Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK, beaches along the west to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk through Saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM AST
Friday.
* 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 | 2026-10-23T05:00:00-04:00 |
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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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