Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Sep 28, 2021, 1:30 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2021, 1:30 AM CDT (06:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 4, 2021, 1:25 AM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
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768 WHMY40 PGUM 280630 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 430 PM ChST Tue Sep 28 2021 GUZ001>004-282030- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.210928T0630Z-210930T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0019.210928T0630Z-210930T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 430 PM ChST Tue Sep 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 11 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and west facing reefs for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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... 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. && $$ Hong
13 follow-up statements
848 WHMY40 PGUM 281741 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 341 AM ChST Wed Sep 29 2021 GUZ001>004-290900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210930T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210930T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 341 AM ChST Wed Sep 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
191 WHMY40 PGUM 290658 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 458 PM ChST Wed Sep 29 2021 GUZ001>004-292100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210930T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210930T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 458 PM ChST Wed Sep 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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... 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. && $$ Hong
200 WHMY40 PGUM 292014 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 614 AM ChST Thu Sep 30 2021 GUZ001>004-300815- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 614 AM ChST Thu Sep 30 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Schank/Aydlett
207 WHMY40 PGUM 300620 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 420 PM ChST Thu Sep 30 2021 GUZ001>004-302100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 420 PM ChST Thu Sep 30 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * 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 stay out of the water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
252 WHMY40 PGUM 301910 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 510 AM ChST Fri Oct 1 2021 GUZ001>004-010715- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 510 AM ChST Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE... West and north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Schank/Aydlett
787 WHMY40 PGUM 010608 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 408 PM ChST Fri Oct 1 2021 GUZ001>004-012100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 408 PM ChST Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * 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 stay out of the water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
618 WHMY40 PGUM 010628 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 428 PM ChST Fri Oct 1 2021 GUZ001>004-012100- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 428 PM ChST Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
938 WHMY40 PGUM 011745 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 345 AM ChST Sat Oct 2 2021 GUZ001>004-020800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 345 AM ChST Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENT ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from safety into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Bukunt
596 WHMY40 PGUM 020656 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 456 PM ChST Sat Oct 2 2021 GUZ001>004-022000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 456 PM ChST Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON SUNDAY ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG WEST AND NORTH FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until noon Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
062 WHMY40 PGUM 021756 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 356 AM ChST Sun Oct 3 2021 GUZ001>004-030800- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 356 AM ChST Sun Oct 3 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and west facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6pm this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some west facing reefs are likely below advisory levels due to the north angle of the swell. Elevated surf still likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bukunt
655 WHMY40 PGUM 030700 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 500 PM ChST Sun Oct 3 2021 GUZ001>004-031500- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211003T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211003T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 500 PM ChST Sun Oct 3 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs. * WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West facing reefs are likely below advisory levels due to the north angle of the swell. Elevated surf is still likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. $$ Doll
224 WHMY40 PGUM 031859 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 459 AM ChST Mon Oct 4 2021 GUZ001>004-040800- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211004T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211004T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 459 AM ChST Mon Oct 4 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM TONIGHT FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 PM TONIGHT FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs. * WHEN...Through 6 PM tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West facing reefs are likely below advisory levels due to the north angle of the swell. Elevated surf is still likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head back to shore when you are out of the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. $$ Hong
460 WHMY40 PGUM 040625 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 425 PM ChST Mon Oct 4 2021 GUZ001>004-040730- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211004T0800Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-211004T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 425 PM ChST Mon Oct 4 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ Doll
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1:30 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 6 days |
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Sources
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