Rip Currents and Strong Winds Alert for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

The National Weather Service has issued a series of advisories cautioning residents and visitors of heightened coastal and marine hazards affecting the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico from Tuesday, April 9, through Saturday, April 13. The forecasted conditions include significantly rough seas and strong winds, posing a considerable risk to small craft operations and beachgoers. From Tuesday to Friday, seas are predicted to reach heights of up to 8 feet, with breaking waves escalating to 8 feet as well. Winds during this period will consistently blow at 15 to 20 knots, with gusts potentially reaching up to 30 knots. By Saturday, a slight decrease is expected, with seas up to 7 feet and breaking waves up to 5 feet, alongside winds at 15 to 20 knots and gusts up to 25 knots. Due to these conditions, hazardous seas advisories for small craft are in place, likely to extend throughout the week. Additionally, the risk of life-threatening rip currents is rated as high for the duration, ...