Coastal Flood Warning issued February 3 at 10:18AM AST until February 4 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
flooding, particularly through this evening. For the High Surf
Warning, large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet today. For the
High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE....Beaches of western to northeastern Puerto Rico,
Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. The most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along road
187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in
Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla;
Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in
Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja;
Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, through 6 AM AST Wednesday
morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, through 6 AM AST
Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
Wednesday night.
* 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 moderate
to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune
structures. Coastal flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near
the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the
time of high tide. Lives may be at risk for people who put
themselves in harm's way.
* The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 1.49
feet at 10:29 AM AST and 1.07 feet at 10:13 PM AST; in Carolina/
Loiza, 1.36 feet at 10:33 AM AST and 0.97 feet at 10:36 PM AST;
in Arecibo and 1.30 feet at 9:53 PM AST; in Aguadilla, 0.91
feet at 9:38 PM AST; in Mayaguez, 1.35 feet at 10:01 AM AST and
1.03 feet at 10:09 PM AST; in Botany Bay, St. Thomas, 1.32 feet
at 10:16 AM AST and 1.03 feet at 10:18 PM AST.
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
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.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 16:18 - ke klo 12:00
