ALT Image of a smiling crab sitting on a blue and white striped floaty in the ocean. The sky is dark blue and a sun is in the right hand corner. Text in the sky reads: Rip Current Safety. Know What To Do. Text is written on the waves that reads: Swim out of the current, don’t swim against it. Don’t panic, rip currents do not pull you under. When you are out of the current, swim towards the shore, at an angle. Yell or wave to signal if you need help. If you can’t escape, float or tread water. If you see someone caught in a rip current, call a lifeguard. Check forecast conditions before going in the water.
ALT This graphic from the NWS in San Juan, PR, shows a low to moderate risk of rip currents for today and tonight. The map highlights most beaches in PR, Culebra, Vieques and the USVI as affected coastal areas, where life-threatening rip currents are possible. Breaking waves are expected to reach around 3-5 feet. The graphic warns of life-threatening rip currents and advises swimmers to stay near a lifeguard and follow flag warning systems.
ALT Este gráfico del NWS en San Juan, PR, muestra un riesgo bajo a moderado de corrientes marinas para hoy. El mapa de las islas resalta la mayoría de Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques y las Islas Virgenes Estadounidenses como áreas costeras afectadas, donde es posible que se experimenten corrientes marinas amenazantes a la vida. Se esperan olas rompientes de alrededor de 3-5 pies. También advierte sobre corrientes marinas que pueden poner en peligro la vida y recomienda a los bañistas nadar cerca de un salvavidas y seguir las advertencias del sistema de banderas.
ALT Ocean waves are shown breaking offshore with text: Don't Put Yourself at Risk: How to help someone caught in a rip current. Carefully assess the situation. Is the person unable to return to shore? Get help from a lifeguard. If there is no lifeguard, call 9-1-1. Advise the person to swim following the shoreline to escape the current. If possible, throw the person something that floats. Never enter the water without a floatation device. Many people have died trying to rescue someone caught in a rip current.
ALT Caught in a Rip Current? Here's How to Survive: Relax, stay calm and float to conserve energy. Swim out of the current by following the shoreline or breaking waves, then at an angle toward the beach. Do not swim against the current. If you can't reach shore, call or wave for help.
ALT Weather=Ready for the beach? - Rip Currents & dangerous waves. swim at the beaches with lifeguards. If caught in a rip, don't panic, all for help and swim along the shore. Excessive heat: Remain hydrated, wear light loose-fitting clothing and use sunscreen. Lightning: If you heat thunder or see lightning, go to an enclosed building.
ALT Rip current information is provided alongside an illustration of a rip current pulling someone away from the beach and a photo of a flashing beach warning sign on Ft Morgan. A rip current is a powerful channel of water that moves away from the shore. Rip currents are more intense near inlets, jetties, and piers. A rip current is dangerous because it can sweep even the strongest swimmers out to sea. Rip currents can be LIFE-THREATENING to anyone entering the surf. Always swim near a lifeguard and follow the advice of beach patrol and beach flag warning systems. Caught in a rip current? Don't fight the current. Swim parallel to the beach. If you cannot escape, YELL for help. Try to relax and float or tread water.
