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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Guam
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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