2 products issued by NWS for: Carolina PR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 418 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018 AMZ710>745-PRZ001>013-150830- 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- 418 AM AST Fri Dec 14 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Puerto Rico and the adjacent Atlantic Coastal Waters. .Day One...Today and Tonight .Wind...Sustained winds in excess of 20 MPH/17 knots are expected across most of the regional waters and coastal areas. .Waves...Choppy/Rough seas up to 7 feet expected across most of the most of the regional waters. .Rip Currents...There is a high risk of rip currents for most of the northern beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra with a moderate risk elsewhere, except along the west coast of Puerto Rico. .Days Two through Seven...Saturday through Thursday Fresh trade winds due to a strong surface high pressure moving across the Atlantic will continue to result in hazardous seas and a moderate to high risk of rip currents throughout the weekend. Seas are expected to improve by early next week. .Spotter information statement... Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual spotter are encouraged to report Rip Currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan. $$
Rip Current Statement
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE National Weather Service San Juan PR 440 PM AST Fri Dec 14 2018 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-151000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0054.000000T0000Z-181216T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 440 PM AST Fri Dec 14 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * LOCATION...The northern coasts of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * TIMING...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents that can carry even the best of swimmers out to sea. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$