Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: San Antonio PR

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
421 PM AST Thu May 9 2024

PRZ001-002-005-008-100430-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.240509T2021Z-240510T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
421 PM AST Thu May 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
  around 6 feet.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coastline of Puerto Rico,
  from Aguadilla to Fajardo.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Thu May 9 2024

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-101000-
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior-
North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-
Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques-
The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters-
420 AM AST Thu May 9 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

.Lightning...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible, mainly
across northwestern Puerto Rico in the afternoon. Plan to stop
all outdoor activity and move to shelters.

.Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads, small
streams, and washes. Since soils are saturated, flash floods and
mudslides are possible. Some rivers will remain or may exceed
flood stage, affecting nearby roads and structures.

.Excessive Heat...Heat index 102-107 degrees across most coastal
areas, including Vieques and Culebra. Heat exhaustion possible
with prolonged exposure.

.Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone particularly along beaches from northwestern to northeastern
Puerto Rico and Culebra.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The excessive rainfall and lightning hazards risk will persist
each day, particularly from the typical afternoon showers and
isolated thunderstorm development. With high moisture levels, heat
indices could surpass 102 degrees Fahrenheit each day, with the
potential for 108-110 degrees in localized areas on Saturday and
Sunday. The risk of rip current will range between moderate on
Friday and Tuesday and low between Saturday and Monday.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information
about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National
Weather Service in San Juan.

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