Alert archive / Guam / Beach Hazards Statements in 2020
Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this beach hazards statement at Dec 29, 2020, 7:51 PM CST. It was in force for 12 days.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 29, 2020, 7:51 PM CST (01:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2021, 12:13 PM CST
- In force
- 12 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
657 WHMY40 PGUM 300151 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1151 AM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 GUZ001>004-300800- /O.NEW.PGUM.BH.S.0002.201230T0151Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1151 AM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Along northeast, east and southeast facing shores of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Chan
30 follow-up statements
862 WHMY40 PGUM 300654 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 454 PM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 GUZ001>004-301500- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 454 PM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Along northeast, east and southeast facing shores of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through next Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men- o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Doll
492 WHMY40 PGUM 300700 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 500 PM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 GUZ001>004-301500- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 500 PM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Along northeast, east and southeast facing shores of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through next Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men- o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Doll
813 WHMY40 PGUM 300833 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 633 PM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 GUZ001>004-302045- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 633 PM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Along northeast, east and southeast facing shores of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through next Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men- o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Doll
226 WHMY40 PGUM 302045 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 645 AM ChST Thu Dec 31 2020 GUZ001>004-310845- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 645 AM ChST Thu Dec 31 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Along northeast, east and southeast facing shores of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through next Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Stanko
377 WHMY40 PGUM 310654 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 454 PM ChST Thu Dec 31 2020 GUZ001>004-010700- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 454 PM ChST Thu Dec 31 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Along northeast, east and southeast facing shores of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through next Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men- o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Doll
318
WHMY40 PGUM 310740
CFWGUM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
540 PM ChST Thu Dec 31 2020
GUZ001>004-311945-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.210101T0800Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
540 PM ChST Thu Dec 31 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM CHST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 11 feet and Indo-Pacific men-o-war.
* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs
Indo-Pacific along northeast, east and southeast facing
beaches.
* WHEN...Hazardous surf arriving at Tinian and Saipan by 6 PM Friday,
Rota and Guam by midnight Friday. Men-o-war expected through
Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war,
alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some
cases.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these
men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's
Pirates Cove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north and west. Large
breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries.
Strong rip currents will be life threatening.
Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not
found along the beach, they could still be out in the water.
Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on
beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out
the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with
heat pack.
&&
$$
Doll570 WHMY40 PGUM 312034 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 634 AM ChST Fri Jan 1 2021 GUZ001>004-010845- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.210101T0800Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 634 AM ChST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM SUNDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 11 feet and Indo-Pacific men-o-war. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. Indo- Pacific men-o-war along northeast through southeast facing beaches. * WHEN...Hazardous surf arriving at Tinian and Saipan by 6 PM Friday, Rota and Guam by midnight Friday. Men-o-war expected through at least Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. If stung, take out the tentacles, wash the wound with vinegar and then treat with heat pack. && $$ Stanko
989 WHMY40 PGUM 010508 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 308 PM ChST Fri Jan 1 2021 GUZ001>004-012000- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0001.210101T0508Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.210101T0800Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 308 PM ChST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM SUNDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 11 feet and Indo-Pacific men-o-war. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs; Indo- Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Kleeschulte
959 WHMY40 PGUM 012028 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 628 AM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021 GUZ001>004-020830- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 628 AM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 13 feet and Indo-Pacific men-o-war. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs. Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's Pirates Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Stanko
996 WHMY40 PGUM 020619 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 419 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021 GUZ001>004-022100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 419 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 13 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs. Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. * WHEN...Hazardous surf until 6 PM Sunday. High risk of rip currents through Sunday afternoon for north and west facing reefs, and through Wednesday afternoon for east facing reefs. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Aydlett
731 WHMY40 PGUM 020726 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 526 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021 GUZ001>004-022100- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 526 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021 Corrected hazardous surf heights ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 12 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs. Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. * WHEN...Hazardous surf until 6 PM Sunday. High risk of rip currents through Sunday afternoon for north and west facing reefs, and through Wednesday afternoon for east facing reefs. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Aydlett
448 WHMY40 PGUM 022014 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 614 AM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021 GUZ001>004-030415- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 614 AM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs. Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. * WHEN...Hazardous surf until 6 PM this evening. High risk of rip currents through 6 PM this evening for north and west facing reefs, and through Wednesday afternoon for east facing reefs. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo- Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Stanko
519 WHMY40 PGUM 030721 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 521 PM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021 GUZ001>004-031800- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T2200Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 521 PM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MONDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs, man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo- Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Rip Current Statement has been combined with the Beach Hazard Statement. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, especially those who are inexperienced. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Chan
854 WHMY40 PGUM 032020 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 620 AM ChST Mon Jan 4 2021 GUZ001>004-040430- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T2200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 620 AM ChST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CHST THIS MORNING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet, Indo-Pacific men-o-war, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs, men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Rip Current Statement has been combined with the Beach Hazard Statement. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, especially those who are inexperienced. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Stanko
861 WHMY40 PGUM 032216 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 816 AM ChST Mon Jan 4 2021 GUZ001>004-040900- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T2200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 816 AM ChST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...men-o- war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Rip Current Statement has been combined with the Beach Hazard Statement. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, especially those who are inexperienced. Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Stanko
954 WHMY40 PGUM 040638 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 438 PM ChST Mon Jan 4 2021 GUZ001>004-041900- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 438 PM ChST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o- war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Chan
192 WHMY40 PGUM 041856 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 456 AM ChST Tue Jan 5 2021 GUZ001>004-050900- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 456 AM ChST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MEN-O-WAR THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Aydlett
004 WHMY40 PGUM 050517 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 317 PM ChST Tue Jan 5 2021 GUZ001>004-052000- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 317 PM ChST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MEN-O-WAR THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific men-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Kleeschulte
306 WHMY40 PGUM 051841 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 441 AM ChST Wed Jan 6 2021 GUZ001>004-060900- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 441 AM ChST Wed Jan 6 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen. && $$ Aydlett
949 WHMY40 PGUM 060609 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 409 PM ChST Wed Jan 6 2021 GUZ001>004-062000- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 409 PM ChST Wed Jan 6 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Bukunt
203 WHMY40 PGUM 061745 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 345 AM ChST Thu Jan 7 2021 GUZ001>004-070900- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 345 AM ChST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Aydlett
421 WHMY40 PGUM 070607 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 407 PM ChST Thu Jan 7 2021 GUZ001>004-071415- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 407 PM ChST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. High risk of rip current. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Slaughter
228 WHMY40 PGUM 070625 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 425 PM ChST Thu Jan 7 2021 GUZ001>004-071415- /O.COR.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 425 PM ChST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. High risk of rip current. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Slaughter
109 WHMY40 PGUM 071750 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 AM ChST Fri Jan 8 2021 GUZ001>004-080900- /O.EXT.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 AM ChST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Aydlett
863 WHMY40 PGUM 080605 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 405 PM ChST Fri Jan 8 2021 GUZ001>004-081415- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 405 PM ChST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along north, east and southeast facing beaches and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ Slaughter
503 WHMY40 PGUM 081752 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 352 AM ChST Sat Jan 9 2021 GUZ001>004-090900- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 352 AM ChST Sat Jan 9 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-war and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with man-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Aydlett
177 WHMY40 PGUM 090530 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 330 PM ChST Sat Jan 9 2021 GUZ001>004-092000- /O.EXT.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 330 PM ChST Sat Jan 9 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Man-o-War and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-War along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Man-o-War, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. && $$ Middlebrooke
480 WHMY40 PGUM 091820 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 420 AM ChST Sun Jan 10 2021 GUZ001>004-100800- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 420 AM ChST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND MEN-O-WAR THROUGH 6 AM MONDAY... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific man-o-War and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-War along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Man-o-War, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches and reef lines. If man-o-war are not found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making contact with man-o-war that have washed up on beaches. && $$ Kleeschulte
723 WHMY40 PGUM 100518 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 318 PM ChST Sun Jan 10 2021 GUZ001>004-102000- /O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 318 PM ChST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AND MAN-O-WAR THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Indo-Pacific Man-o-War and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Man-o-War along northeast, east and southeast facing beaches. Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Man-o-War, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain. && $$ Middlebrooke
845 WHMY40 PGUM 101813 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 413 AM ChST Mon Jan 11 2021 GUZ001>004-101915- /O.CAN.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 413 AM ChST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... Indo-Pacific men-o-war are no longer being reported, however, remain cautious and report any occurrences of men-o-war along beaches. Surf has subsided sufficiently to allow the risk of rip currents to decrease to moderate. $$ Kleeschulte
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Guam wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Dec 29, 1:40 PM CST, 6 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 29, 1:40 PM CST, 6 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tiyan GU 540 AM ChST Wed Dec 30 2020 .Marianas Synopsis... Satellite shows high cirrus clouds over the Marianas this morning, but no showers are shown on radar in the marine zones. Moderate trade winds persist across the region. Seas at the buoys range from 5 to 8 feet, divided between a 5 to 6 ft east swell and a 3 ft north swell. && .Discussion... A typical dry-season trade-wind pattern remains in place across the Marianas, featuring dry air aloft and a shallow moist layer at the surface. Rainfall will mainly be light from isolated showers the next few days, but variations in the depth of the moist layer will produce variations in clouds and rainfall as well. GFS shows a minor trough in the trades passing by Thursday night and New Years Day, enhancing clouds and showers a little. Then over the weekend, surging trades should produce mostly cloudy skies and a somewhat better chance for showers Sunday and Monday. && .Marine... Moderate trades will persist for a couple more days, accompanied by combined seas ranging up to around 7 feet. Trade winds will surge Friday through the weekend, becoming moderate to fresh Friday and fresh to strong by Sunday. In addition, a significant northwest swell generated by 40 kt winds pouring off the Asian continent behind a strong cold front is due to arrive in the coastal waters by Friday night and peak around 5 feet on Saturday. The surge and swell will certainly stir things up over the weekend, and the swell in particular will bear watching for the possibility of high surf on west and north facing shores. The surging trades, meanwhile, may produce a high rip risk along eastern shores, and hazardous marine conditions in the Marianas waters requiring a Small Craft Advisory. && .Eastern Micronesia and Chuuk... Convergent trade winds continue to push through the area with Pohnpei and Chuuk forecast to receive scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Kosrae's forecast is for partly cloudy with isolated showers today. Satellite imagery is indicating a line of showers developing east of Kosrae with some thunderstorms. May need to update Kosrae's forecast if the showers persist, but we are expecting things will clear out for Kosrae as the weather system continues to push west. By Thursday more trade wind convergence begins to set up. Bumped up the seas for Kosrae to 10 ft, as a few pockets of slightly higher seas were shown on the WaveWatch III. More or less, combined seas for all islands in eastern Micronesia are 8 to 11 ft. Majuro is expected to see 11 ft Thursday and Friday. && .Western Micronesia for Palau and Yap... Expect a short break in the weather until Thursday as scattered showers come in for Yap and Palau with a a surface trough moving through. There is still some activity southwest of Palau associated with the near equatorial trough, but the trough is expected to flatten out. Currently there are no advisories or hazardous conditions for the area, but scatterometry is indicating a solid 35-40 kts the Yellow Sea, with a max of 45 kts observed. This will generate swells to western Micronesia on Friday. Combined seas are forecast to be hazardous Friday for Yap and Saturday for Chuuk. Will need to keep an eye out for any higher than expected seas. Also north shores have a good chance of getting 9 ft surf on Friday as well. && .GUM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GU...None. Marianas Waters...None. && Marianas: Middlebrooke Micronesia: Hong
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.