At 400 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms persisting, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located over the Caribbean waters well south of Puerto Rico, moving northwest at 20 knots.
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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WHAT: Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet.
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WHERE: St. Croix.
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WHEN: Through this evening.
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IMPACTS: Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
* WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
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