High Surf Advisory: San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity

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High Surf Advisory — San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest; Mayaguez and Vicinity Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY and HIGH RIP CURRENT, the most vulnerable areas are the exposed northwesterly and north- facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains from 2 AM to 6 PM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains from 2 AM AST Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon. * 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.