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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Guam

September 28, 2021

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

As transmitted.

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

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