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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS Guam

December 16, 2020

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Dec 16, 2020, 12:50 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 16, 2020, 2:00 PM CST. It was in force for 13 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 16, 2020, 12:50 PM CST (18:50 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2020, 2:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 29, 2020, 2:00 AM CST
In force
13 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

324 
WHMY40 PGUM 161850
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
450 AM ChST Thu Dec 17 2020

GUZ001>004-170800-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0025.201216T2000Z-201222T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
450 AM ChST Thu Dec 17 2020

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous and frequent rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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
32 follow-up statements
697 
WHMY40 PGUM 170620
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
420 PM ChST Thu Dec 17 2020

GUZ001>004-172100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
420 PM ChST Thu Dec 17 2020

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through next Thursday 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.

&&

$$

Ziobro
169 
WHMY40 PGUM 172002
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
602 AM ChST Fri Dec 18 2020

GUZ001>004-180415-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
602 AM ChST Fri Dec 18 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through next Thursday 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
770 
WHMY40 PGUM 180604
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 PM ChST Fri Dec 18 2020

GUZ001>004-181815-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 PM ChST Fri Dec 18 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through next Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf along north facing reefs will near
  hazardous levels this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the 
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.

&&

$$

Bukunt
394 
WHMY40 PGUM 181945
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
545 AM ChST Sat Dec 19 2020

GUZ001>004-190845-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
545 AM ChST Sat Dec 19 2020

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through next Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf along north facing reefs will be just
  below hazardous levels this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.

$$

Stanko
599 
WHMY40 PGUM 182206
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
806 AM ChST Sat Dec 19 2020

GUZ001>004-190615-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0017.201218T2206Z-201219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
806 AM ChST Sat Dec 19 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and
  Saipan.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
703 
WHMY40 PGUM 190636
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
436 PM ChST Sat Dec 19 2020

GUZ001>004-192000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-201219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
436 PM ChST Sat Dec 19 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf up to 9 feet along north facing reefs.
  Dangerous rip currents along north and east facing reefs.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. 

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 AM ChST Sunday. 
  High rip current risk through Thursday.

* 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. Swim in a direction following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$
728 
WHMY40 PGUM 191808
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
408 AM ChST Sun Dec 20 2020

GUZ001>004-200515-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-201219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
408 AM ChST Sun Dec 20 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM ChST Today. High 
  rip current risk through Thursday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

Slaughter
316 
WHMY40 PGUM 200259 AAA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1259 PM ChST Sun Dec 20 2020

GUZ001>004-201100-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.201220T0259Z-201220T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
1259 PM ChST Sun Dec 20 2020

Re-issued to extend High Surf Advisory through today

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM ChST today. High 
  rip current risk through Thursday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
921 
WHMY40 PGUM 200700
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
500 PM ChST Sun Dec 20 2020

GUZ001>004-202000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201220T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
500 PM ChST Sun Dec 20 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf up to 9 feet along north facing reefs.
  Dangerous rip currents along north and east facing reefs.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 AM ChST Monday. High
  rip current risk through Thursday.

* 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. Swim in a direction following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
284 
WHMY40 PGUM 201951
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
551 AM ChST Mon Dec 21 2020

GUZ001>004-210900-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201220T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
551 AM ChST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Surf has decreased below hazardous levels on north facing
  reefs. Dangerous rip currents are still present along east facing 
  reefs.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...High rip current risk through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

Ziobro
926 
WHMY40 PGUM 210501
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
301 PM ChST Mon Dec 21 2020

GUZ001>004-212015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
301 PM ChST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High rip current risk through Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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 following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
485 
WHMY40 PGUM 211745
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
345 AM ChST Tue Dec 22 2020

GUZ001>004-220145-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
345 AM ChST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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
following the shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of
the current.

&&

$$

Doll
455 
WHMY40 PGUM 220510
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
310 PM ChST Tue Dec 22 2020

GUZ001>004-222000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
310 PM ChST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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 following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$
742 
WHMY40 PGUM 221038 AAA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
838 PM ChST Tue Dec 22 2020

GUZ001>004-222030-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.201222T1038Z-201223T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
838 PM ChST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Surf will be hazardous at 11 to 13 feet along east facing
  reefs tonight, and 10 to 12 feet on Wednesday. The risk of rip
  currents is high. 

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM Wednesday. 
  High Rip Current Risk 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...

Beachgoers should stay out of the water.

If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim 
against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, 
then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
051 
WHMY40 PGUM 221819
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
419 AM ChST Wed Dec 23 2020

GUZ001>004-230230-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201223T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
419 AM ChST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Surf will be hazardous at 10 to 12 feet along east facing
  reefs through this evening. The risk of rip currents is high.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM Wednesday. High 
  Rip Current Risk 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...

Beachgoers should stay out of the water.

If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim
against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline,
then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Doll
893 
WHMY40 PGUM 222214 AAA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
814 AM ChST Wed Dec 23 2020

GUZ001>004-230900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201223T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201225T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
814 AM ChST Wed Dec 23 2020

UPDATED TO INCLUDE NORTH FACING REEFS IN HIGH SURF ADVISORY

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Surf will be hazardous at 10 to 12 feet along east facing
  reefs and 7 to 10 feet along north facing reefs through this evening. 
  The risk of rip currents is high.

* WHERE...East and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM Wednesday. High 
  Rip Current Risk along east facing reefs 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...

If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim
against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline,
then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Ziobro
411 
WHMY40 PGUM 230609
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
409 PM ChST Wed Dec 23 2020

GUZ001>004-231415-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
409 PM ChST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Surf will be hazardous at 10 to 12 feet along east facing
  reefs through Thursday night and 7 to 10 feet along north facing
  reefs tonight. The risk of rip currents is high.

* WHERE...East and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim
against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline,
then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Stanko
888 
WHMY40 PGUM 232031
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
631 AM ChST Thu Dec 24 2020

GUZ001>004-240900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
631 AM ChST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
   NIGHT...

 WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet and a high risk of rip 
  currents. Surf has decreased below hazardous levels along north
  facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing east. Large breaking waves can
knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will 
be life threatening. 

If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim
against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline,
then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Ziobro
957 
WHMY40 PGUM 240700
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
500 PM ChST Thu Dec 24 2020

GUZ001>004-241500-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
500 PM ChST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 
  to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 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.

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.

&&

$$

BH
765 
WHMY40 PGUM 241813
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
413 AM ChST Fri Dec 25 2020

GUZ001>004-250800-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
413 AM ChST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH 6 AM MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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
576 
WHMY40 PGUM 250550
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
350 PM ChST Fri Dec 25 2020

GUZ001>004-251400-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 PM ChST Fri Dec 25 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High rip current risk through Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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 following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
619 
WHMY40 PGUM 251843
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
443 AM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

GUZ001>004-260900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
443 AM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS NOW EXPECTED THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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
836 
WHMY40 PGUM 252325
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
925 AM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

GUZ001>004-260900-
/O.NEW.PGUM.BH.S.0001.201225T2325Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
925 AM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Portuguese Man-o-war.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.
  North, northeast, and east facing beaches for the Man-o-Wars.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. Contact with Portuguese Man-o-War, alive
  or dead can cause extreme pain and can be fatal in some cases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of Portuguese
  Man-o-Wars washing up on east-facing beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water, especially along east-facing beaches. If
Man-o-Wars are not found along the beach they could still be out in
the waters. Avoid making contact with Man-o-Wars that have washed up
on beaches. If stung, wash the area thoroughly with salt water and
try to remove any spines still lodged in the skin. 

&&

$$

Aydlett
078 
WHMY40 PGUM 260631
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
431 PM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

GUZ001>004-262015-
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
431 PM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Portuguese Men-o-war.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.
  North trhough east facing beaches for Men-o-War.

* WHEN...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 
  Beach Hazards Statement through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. Contact with Portuguese 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 Portuguese
  Men-o-War washing up on east-facing beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water, especially along east-facing beaches. 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. If stung, wash the area thoroughly with salt water and
try to remove any spines still lodged in the skin.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
071 
WHMY40 PGUM 260700 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
500 PM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

GUZ001>004-262015-
/O.COR.PGUM.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
500 PM ChST Sat Dec 26 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Portuguese Men-o-war.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.
  North through east facing beaches for Men-o-War.

* WHEN...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 
  Beach Hazards Statement through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. Contact with Portuguese 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 Portuguese
  Men-o-War washing up on east-facing beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water, especially along east-facing beaches. 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. If stung, wash the area thoroughly with salt water and
try to remove any spines still lodged in the skin.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
901 
WHMY40 PGUM 261903
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
503 AM ChST Sun Dec 27 2020

GUZ001>004-270900-
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
503 AM ChST Sun Dec 27 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Portuguese Men-o-war.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.
  North through east facing beaches for Men-o-War.

* WHEN...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 
  Beach Hazards Statement through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. Contact with Portuguese 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 Portuguese
  Men-o-War washing up on east-facing beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water, especially along east-facing beaches. 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. If stung, wash the area thoroughly with salt water and
try to remove any spines still lodged in the skin.

&&

$$

Aydlett
256 
WHMY40 PGUM 270717
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
517 PM ChST Sun Dec 27 2020

GUZ001>004-272100-
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
517 PM ChST Sun Dec 27 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Portuguese Men-O-War.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.
  North through east facing beaches for Men-o-War.

* WHEN...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. 
  Beach Hazards Statement through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. Contact with Portuguese 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 Portuguese
  Men-O-War washing up on east-facing beaches.

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.

Stay out of the water, especially along east-facing beaches. 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. If stung, wash the area thoroughly with salt water and
try to remove any spines still lodged in the skin.

&&

$$

Ziobro
450 
WHMY40 PGUM 271912
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
512 AM ChST Mon Dec 28 2020

GUZ001>004-280900-
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
512 AM ChST Mon Dec 28 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Portuguese men-o-war.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.
  North through east facing beaches for men-o-war.

* WHEN...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon. Beach
  Hazards Statement through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. Contact with Portuguese 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 Portuguese
  men-o-war washing up on east-facing beaches. Although the beach
  hazards statement will expire at noon, there still could be
  men-o-war washing up on beaches exposed to the wind. Continue to
  exercise caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water, especially along east-facing beaches. 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. 

&&

$$

Aydlett
385 
WHMY40 PGUM 280141
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1141 AM ChST Mon Dec 28 2020

GUZ001>004-280945-
/O.EXP.PGUM.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-201228T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
1141 AM ChST Mon Dec 28 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CHST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip 
  currents.

* WHEN...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday 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.

Continue to watch for Portueguese men-o-war along north and east
facing beaches. Do not touch men-o-war that have washed up. Also
be careful in the surrounding waters.

&&

$$

Stanko
956 
WHMY40 PGUM 280756
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
556 PM ChST Mon Dec 28 2020

GUZ001>004-282100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
556 PM ChST Mon Dec 28 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas for the rip currents.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

Continue to watch for Portueguese men-o-war along north and east
facing beaches. Do not touch men-o-war that have washed up. Also
be careful in the surrounding waters.

&&

$$

Ziobro
575 
WHMY40 PGUM 281730
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
330 AM ChST Tue Dec 29 2020

GUZ001>004-290800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
330 AM ChST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK TODAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High rip current risk through 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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 following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
290 
WHMY40 PGUM 282042 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
642 AM ChST Tue Dec 29 2020

GUZ001>004-290800-
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-201229T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
642 AM ChST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK TODAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...High rip current risk through 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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 following the 
shoreline, then swim to shore when you are out of the current.

Continue to watch for Portuguese Men-o-War along north and east
facing beaches. Do not touch Men-o-War that have washed up. Be 
careful in the surrounding waters.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke

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