Rip Current Statement issued March 18 at 4:19AM AST until March 19 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally
higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE…Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of
Culebra, St. Croix, St Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN…Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional pulses of northerly swells
will continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the
islands throughout the week. This could result in breaking
waves within High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly by the
end of the workweek.