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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Guam

December 31, 2020

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Dec 31, 2020, 11:08 PM CST. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 31, 2020, 11:08 PM CST (05:08 UTC)
Expired
Jan 3, 2021, 1:21 AM CST
In force
50 hr
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

989 
WHMY40 PGUM 010508
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
308 PM ChST Fri Jan 1 2021

GUZ001>004-012000-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0001.210101T0508Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.210101T0800Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
308 PM ChST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 11 feet and Indo-Pacific men-o-war.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs; Indo-
  Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing 
  beaches. High risk of rip currents along north, east and west 
  facing reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM  
  Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
  beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war,
  alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some
  cases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these 
  men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's
  Pirates Cove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. 
Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. 
Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers 
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not
found along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid 
making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, 
especially when bubbles can be seen.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
5 follow-up statements
959 
WHMY40 PGUM 012028
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
628 AM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021

GUZ001>004-020830-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
628 AM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 13 feet and Indo-Pacific men-o-war.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs.
  High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs.
  Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing 
  beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Sunday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
  beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war,
  alive or dead, can cause extreme pain and may be fatal in some
  cases.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Guam has received reports of these
  men-o-war washing up on Tarague and Tank beaches, and Jeff's 
  Pirates Cove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west.
Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious
injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not
found along the beach, they could still be out in the water.
Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on
beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen.

&&

$$

Stanko
996 
WHMY40 PGUM 020619
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
419 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021

GUZ001>004-022100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
419 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 13 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, and
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs.
  High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs.
  Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing 
  beaches.

* WHEN...Hazardous surf until 6 PM Sunday. High risk of rip currents
  through Sunday afternoon for north and west facing reefs, and 
  through Wednesday afternoon for east facing reefs. For the Beach 
  Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
  beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war,
  alive or dead, can cause extreme pain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west.
Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. 
Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers 
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and 
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found 
along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making 
contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially 
when bubbles can be seen.

&&

$$

Aydlett
731 
WHMY40 PGUM 020726 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
526 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021

GUZ001>004-022100-
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
526 PM ChST Sat Jan 2 2021

Corrected hazardous surf heights

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 12 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, and
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs.
  High risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs.
  Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing 
  beaches.

* WHEN...Hazardous surf until 6 PM Sunday. High risk of rip currents
  through Sunday afternoon for north and west facing reefs, and 
  through Wednesday afternoon for east facing reefs. For the Beach 
  Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
  beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo-Pacific men-o-war,
  alive or dead, can cause extreme pain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west.
Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. 
Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers 
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and 
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found 
along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making 
contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially 
when bubbles can be seen.

&&

$$

Aydlett
448 
WHMY40 PGUM 022014
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
614 AM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021

GUZ001>004-030415-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
614 AM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, 
  and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. High 
  risk of rip currents along north, east and west facing reefs. 
  Indo-Pacific men-o-war along northeast, east and southeast 
  facing beaches.

* WHEN...Hazardous surf until 6 PM this evening. High risk of rip 
  currents through 6 PM this evening for north and west facing 
  reefs, and through Wednesday afternoon for east facing reefs. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo- 
  Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west.
Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious
injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not
found along the beach, they could still be out in the water.
Avoid making contact with men-o-war that have washed up on
beaches, especially when bubbles can be seen.

&&

$$

Stanko
519 
WHMY40 PGUM 030721
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
521 PM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021

GUZ001>004-031800-
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210103T2200Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210108T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
521 PM ChST Sun Jan 3 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MONDAY... 
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet, Indo-Pacific man-o-war, 
  and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs,
  man-o-war along northeast, east and southeast facing reefs and
  dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM Monday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Contact with Indo- 
  Pacific men-o-war, alive or dead, can cause extreme pain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Rip Current Statement has been combined
  with the Beach Hazard Statement.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid venturing near reef lines facing the north, east and west. 
Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious 
injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. Swimmers 
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions,
especially those who are inexperienced.

Stay out of the water, especially along northeast, east and 
southeast-facing beaches and reef lines. If men-o-war are not found
along the beach, they could still be out in the water. Avoid making
contact with men-o-war that have washed up on beaches, especially
when bubbles can be seen.

&&

$$

Chan

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