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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Guam

May 29, 2021

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at May 29, 2021, 4:56 PM CDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 29, 2021, 4:56 PM CDT (21:56 UTC)
Expired
May 31, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

587 
WHMY40 PGUM 292156
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
756 AM ChST Sun May 30 2021

GUZ001-002-300900-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0011.210529T2156Z-210531T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-
756 AM ChST Sun May 30 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Eadt facing reefs of Guam and Rota.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
455 
WHMY40 PGUM 292224 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
824 AM ChST Sun May 30 2021

GUZ001-002-300900-
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0011.210529T2223Z-210531T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-
824 AM ChST Sun May 30 2021

Corrected typo

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam and Rota.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
393 
WHMY40 PGUM 300610
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
410 PM ChST Sun May 30 2021

GUZ003-004-302015-
/O.EXA.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210531T0800Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
410 PM ChST Sun May 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

GUZ001-002-302015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210531T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-
410 PM ChST Sun May 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam and Rota.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
594 
WHMY40 PGUM 301740
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
340 AM ChST Mon May 31 2021

GUZ001>004-310145-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210531T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
340 AM ChST Mon May 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

NS
189 
WHMY40 PGUM 310818
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
618 PM ChST Mon May 31 2021

GUZ001>004-310930-
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210531T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
618 PM ChST Mon May 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

East swell caused by enhanced winds north of a tropical disturbance
have begun to diminish. They will continue to do so, which will
reduce the risk of rip currents to moderate levels.

$$

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Sources

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