2 products issued by NWS for: Carolina PR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 AM AST Sat Dec 14 2019 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-150815- 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- 410 AM AST Sat Dec 14 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Puerto Rico and the adjacent Atlantic Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Flooding...Heavy rains could lead to ponding of water in roads and other low lying areas across western Puerto Rico. .Wind...Sustained winds in excess of 20 MPH/17 knots are expected across the regional waters and coastal areas of eastern, northern and southern Puerto Rico. .Waves...Rough seas between 6-8 feet are expected across the Atlantic waters and local passages. .Rip Currents...There is a high risk of rip currents for the northern and eastern beaches of the islands. .Days Two through Seven...Sunday through Friday Choppy seas between 5-7 feet will continue through at least Sunday across the regional waters, but they will increase once again between 6-8 feet by Monday and through much of next week due to wind driven seas. A high risk of rip currents is expected to continue for the north facing beaches of the islands through midweek. Afternoon showers on Tuesday could lead to urban and small stream flooding over western Puerto Rico and over the San Juan metro area. .Spotter information statement... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual spotter are encouraged to report flooding and rip currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan. $$
Rip Current Statement
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 1001 AM AST Sat Dec 14 2019 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-142215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0049.000000T0000Z-191216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1001 AM AST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...The northwest to northeast coasts of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. * TIMING...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the strongest of swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$