Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued January 12 at 4:18AM AST until January 12 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 12, 2025 - 12:18am
Expires:
January 12, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around
10 feet and occasionally higher. For the High Risk of Rip
Currents, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern exposed beaches of Vieques.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM AST this
evening. For the High Risk of Rip Currents, through this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult
to return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and
sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also
knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized
beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly swell continue to spread across
the local waters today. Expect life-threatening rip currents and
dangerous swimming conditions.
Instruction:
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.
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Vieques
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR