Rip Current Statement issued March 20 at 10:19AM AST until March 22 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.

* WHERE…North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St.
John.

* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 PM AST
friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through late
friday night

* IMPACTS…For the High Surf Advisory, 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. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,
where it becomes difficult to return to safety.