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. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 420 AM AST Thu May 9 2024 AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-101000- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters- 420 AM AST Thu May 9 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight .Lightning...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible, mainly across northwestern Puerto Rico in the afternoon. Plan to stop all outdoor activity and move to shelters. .Excessive Rainfall...Flooding of urban areas, roads, small streams, and washes. Since soils are saturated, flash floods and mudslides are possible. Some rivers will remain or may exceed flood stage, affecting nearby roads and structures. .Excessive Heat...Heat index 102-107 degrees across most coastal areas, including Vieques and Culebra. Heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure. .Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone particularly along beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico and Culebra. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday The excessive rainfall and lightning hazards risk will persist each day, particularly from the typical afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorm development. With high moisture levels, heat indices could surpass 102 degrees Fahrenheit each day, with the potential for 108-110 degrees in localized areas on Saturday and Sunday. The risk of rip current will range between moderate on Friday and Tuesday and low between Saturday and Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan. $$