* WHAT…Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
between 5 and 7 feet and occasionally higher, increasing to 10
and 12 feet from this evening through Wednesday.
* WHERE…Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to
Fajardo, Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John. The most vulnerable
areas for high surf and localized 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; and Ocean Park in San Juan.
* WHEN… For the High Surf AdvisorY through 6 PM AST Wednesday.
For the High Risk of Rip Currents, through at least Thursday
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.
