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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Nov 20, 2020, 1:24 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 21, 2020, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 days.
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- Issued
- Nov 20, 2020, 1:24 PM CST (19:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 21, 2020, 2:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 3, 2020, 11:24 AM CST
- In force
- 12 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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939 WHMY40 PGUM 201924 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 524 AM ChST Sat Nov 21 2020 GUZ003-004-210330- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0023.201121T0800Z-201122T2000Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 524 AM ChST Sat Nov 21 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf for north facing reefs has diminished, yet easterly swells for tonight will bring surf up to 9 feet for east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ GUZ001-002-202030- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ Guam-Rota- 524 AM ChST Sat Nov 21 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High surf for north facing reefs has diminished, yet easterly swells for tonight will bring surf up to 7 feet for east facing reefs. $$ BH
27 follow-up statements
836 WHMY40 PGUM 210808 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 608 PM ChST Sat Nov 21 2020 GUZ003-004-220200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201122T2000Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 608 PM ChST Sat Nov 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected east facing reefs. * WHERE...Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Ziobro
079 WHMY40 PGUM 211726 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 326 AM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT... GUZ001-002-220130- /O.EXA.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201122T2000Z/ Guam-Rota- 326 AM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through late tonight. * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected east facing reefs. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ003-004-220130- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201122T2000Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 326 AM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected east facing reefs. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Slaughter
173 WHMY40 PGUM 220242 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1242 PM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT... GUZ001>004-221200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201122T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1242 PM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
329 WHMY40 PGUM 220803 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 603 PM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 GUZ001>004-222000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201122T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 603 PM ChST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Ziobro
233 WHMY40 PGUM 221728 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 328 AM ChST Mon Nov 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXTENDED THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... GUZ001>004-230130- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201123T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 328 AM ChST Mon Nov 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slaughter
556 WHMY40 PGUM 230741 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 541 PM ChST Mon Nov 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXTENDED THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... GUZ001>004-232000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201123T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 541 PM ChST Mon Nov 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf for east facing reefs will be up to 9 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Ziobro
904 WHMY40 PGUM 231914 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 514 AM ChST Tue Nov 24 2020 GUZ001>004-240900- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 514 AM ChST Tue Nov 24 2020 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
646 WHMY40 PGUM 240647 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 447 PM ChST Tue Nov 24 2020 GUZ001>004-242000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 447 PM ChST Tue Nov 24 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Middlebrooke
689 WHMY40 PGUM 241843 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 443 AM ChST Wed Nov 25 2020 GUZ001>004-250900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 443 AM ChST Wed Nov 25 2020 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East-facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
838 WHMY40 PGUM 250600 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 400 PM ChST Wed Nov 25 2020 GUZ001>004-252015- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 400 PM ChST Wed Nov 25 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 until you are out of the current, then swim back to shore. && $$ Middlebrooke
955 WHMY40 PGUM 251813 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 413 AM ChST Thu Nov 26 2020 GUZ001>004-260900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 413 AM ChST Thu Nov 26 2020 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
309 WHMY40 PGUM 260517 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 317 PM ChST Thu Nov 26 2020 GUZ001>004-262000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 317 PM ChST Thu Nov 26 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through at least Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
868 WHMY40 PGUM 261813 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 413 AM ChST Fri Nov 27 2020 GUZ001>004-270900- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201129T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 413 AM ChST Fri Nov 27 2020 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
557 WHMY40 PGUM 270758 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 558 PM ChST Fri Nov 27 2020 GUZ001>004-271600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201129T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 558 PM ChST Fri Nov 27 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Stanko
467 WHMY40 PGUM 271044 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 844 PM ChST Fri Nov 27 2020 GUZ001>004-272200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201129T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 844 PM ChST Fri Nov 27 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
262 WHMY40 PGUM 271834 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 434 AM ChST Sat Nov 28 2020 GUZ001>004-280700- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.201127T1834Z-201128T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201130T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 434 AM ChST Sat Nov 28 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Hazardous surf through early Sunday morning. Dangerous rip currents until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for swimmers and beach goers. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Swimmers should stay out of the water and beach goers should keep a safe distance from breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing out near reef lines facing east. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Very strong rip currents will be life threatening. 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. && $$ Chan
391 WHMY40 PGUM 280546 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 346 PM ChST Sat Nov 28 2020 GUZ001>004-281400- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201128T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201130T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 346 PM ChST Sat Nov 28 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Hazardous surf through early Sunday morning. Dangerous rip currents until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for swimmers and beach goers. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NS
300 WHMY40 PGUM 280702 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 502 PM ChST Sat Nov 28 2020 GUZ001>004-281400- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201128T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201130T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 502 PM ChST Sat Nov 28 2020 .Corrected expiration time. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Hazardous surf through early Sunday morning. Dangerous rip currents until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for swimmers and beach goers. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NS
648 WHMY40 PGUM 281830 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 430 AM ChST Sun Nov 29 2020 GUZ001-002-290700- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201128T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201202T0800Z/ Guam-Rota- 430 AM ChST Sun Nov 29 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam and Rota east facing shores. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ003-004-290700- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201130T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201202T0800Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 430 AM ChST Sun Nov 29 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for swimmers and beach goers. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing out near reef lines facing east. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Very 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. && $$ BH/chan
774 WHMY40 PGUM 290748 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 548 PM ChST Sun Nov 29 2020 GUZ003-004-291600- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201130T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201202T0800Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 548 PM ChST Sun Nov 29 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for swimmers and beach goers. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing out near reef lines facing east. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Very strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ001-002-291600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201202T0800Z/ Guam-Rota- 548 PM ChST Sun Nov 29 2020 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Stanko
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WHMY40 PGUM 291755
CFWGUM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
355 AM ChST Mon Nov 30 2020
GUZ001-002-300800-
/O.EXB.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.201130T0800Z-201201T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-
355 AM ChST Mon Nov 30 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. Surf will build to hazardous levels
of 8 to 12 feet tonight.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...The high rip current risk will continue through Friday.
An increase in east swell is expected to produce hazardous
surf along east facing reefs tonight through atleast Tuesday
night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
hazardous ocean conditions.
If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
GUZ003-004-300800-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201201T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
355 AM ChST Mon Nov 30 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...The high surf advisory is likely to persist through atleast
Tuesday night. The High Rip Current Risk will linger
through Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions for swimmers and beach goers.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
hazardous ocean 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.
&&
$$
BPB287 WHMY40 PGUM 301923 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 523 AM ChST Tue Dec 1 2020 GUZ001>004-010800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201201T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 523 AM ChST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS ... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous surf 9 to 12 feet, producing a high risk of dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Hazardous surf is expected through tonight. There will be a high risk of rip currents through Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. && $$ Middlebrooke
424 WHMY40 PGUM 011756 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 356 AM ChST Wed Dec 2 2020 GUZ001>004-020700- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201201T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 356 AM ChST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction parallel to the shoreline, then back to shore when you are out of the current. && $$
369 WHMY40 PGUM 020657 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 457 PM ChST Wed Dec 2 2020 GUZ001>004-021500- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 457 PM ChST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday 6 pm. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
341 WHMY40 PGUM 021900 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 500 AM ChST Thu Dec 3 2020 GUZ001>004-030800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 500 AM ChST Thu Dec 3 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH FRIDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East-facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Friday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction parallel to the beach, then head to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
440 WHMY40 PGUM 030612 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 412 PM ChST Thu Dec 3 2020 GUZ001>004-031415- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 412 PM ChST Thu Dec 3 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East-facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
278 WHMY40 PGUM 031724 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 324 AM ChST Fri Dec 4 2020 GUZ001>004-031830- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-201204T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 324 AM ChST Fri Dec 4 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS ENDED... Satellite-derived wave heights and buoy reports indicate that east swell has diminished to 6 feet or lower, reducing surf to between 6 and 8 feet along east facing reefs. As a result, the risk of rip currents has become moderate. $$ Middlebrooke
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 1:40 AM CST | Rip Current Statement | GUM | 12 hr | |
| Nov 20, 1:40 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 12 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Guam, 2020Every rip current statement in 2020
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