SAN JUAN — The combination of wind-driven seas and the long-period northerly swell will produce hazardous marine and coastal conditions during the next few days across the Atlantic waters, local Caribbean passages, northwest and northern coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas, and St. John.
Changes since yesterday: High Surf Advisory issued for Aguada and Rincón, High Risk of Rip Currents issued for Vieques. High Surf Advisories extended through 6 AM AST Thursday.
Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was one of two cruise ships to dock in St. Croix today.
Areas at Risk and Timing:
- For marine hazards:
* Small Craft Advisories are in effect across the Atlantic waters and local Caribbean passages through at least 6 PM AST Thursday.
- For coastal hazards:
* A High Surf Advisory is in effect along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John through 6 AM AST Thursday due to breaking waves up to 10 to 12 feet.
* There is a High Risk of Rip Currents along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas, and St. John, until at least 6 PM AST Thursday (for Vieques until 6 PM AST Wednesday).
Hazards & Potential Threats/Impacts:
- Small Craft Advisory: Hazardous seas impacting small crafts.
- High Rip Current Risk: Rip currents with the potential to pull even experienced swimmers away from shore.
- High Surf Advisory: Large breaking waves can wash over jetties, sweeping people and pets onto rocks, and rough surf may knock individuals down. Localized beach and dune erosion, along with dangerous swimming conditions are likely. Localized minor flooding and damage to beachfront structures is possible.
For updates on marine conditions, rip currents, and other hazard risks, along with a detailed map of the areas at risk, refer to the Experimental Graphical Hazard Weather Outlook: https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=sju.
