Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2020
Rip Current Statement 25, NWS Guam
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.
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- 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
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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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