Rip Current Statement: San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity

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Rip Current Statement — San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. Breaking waves can continue to reach 7 to 9 feet tonight. * WHERE...The most vulnerable areas are the exposed northwesterly and north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...The High Rip Current Risk remains through, tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon. The High Surf Advisory has expired. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. Breaking waves can continue to reach 7 to 9 feet tonight.

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