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WHAT: Life-threatening rip currents.
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WHERE: Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra.
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WHEN: Through Tuesday afternoon.
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IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents 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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WHAT: This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
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WHERE: Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
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WHEN: From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.
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IMPACTS: High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.
* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High temperatures or elevated heat indices can worsen symptoms in people with chronic conditions. They can also increase the risk of heat-related illness among individuals sensitive to heat with inadequate cooling or hydration. These risks are highest across coastal areas, lowlands, interior valleys, and urban zones.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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