2 products issued by NWS for: Carolina PR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 434 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-230845- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Nortwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters- 434 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Puerto Rico and the adjacent Atlantic Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Wind...Sustained winds between 20 and 25 mph (17-22 knots) are expected across most of the regional waters and coastal portions of northern and southern PR. .Waves...Choppy and hazardous wind driven seas between 5 and 8 feet are expected across most of the regional waters. .Rip Currents...There is a high risk of rip currents for the northern beaches of PR and Culebra. .Fire...Elevated Fire Danger risk expected across the south coastal plains of Puerto Rico. .Days Two through Seven...Saturday through Thursday Choppy and hazardous wind driven seas along with a moderate to high rip current risk are expected to continue through the upcoming weekend. .Spotter information statement... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however, individual spotters are encouraged to report Rip Currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan. $$
Rip Current Statement
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019 PRZ001-002-005-012-222200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0010.190222T1000Z-190224T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Culebra- 342 AM AST Fri Feb 22 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...Beaches along the north central to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * TIMING...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$