Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 11, 2021, 2:02 PM CST. It was in force for 12 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2021, 2:02 PM CST (20:02 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2021, 2:00 AM CST
- In force
- 12 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
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441 WHMY40 PGUM 112002 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 602 AM ChST Tue Jan 12 2021 GUZ001>004-120900- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0002.210111T2002Z-210117T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 602 AM ChST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...This afternoon through Sunday night. * 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. Inexperienced swimmers are not recommended to go into the water. && $$ Chan
25 follow-up statements
893 WHMY40 PGUM 120603 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 403 PM ChST Tue Jan 12 2021 GUZ001>004-122100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 403 PM ChST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...This afternoon through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. Inexperienced swimmers are not recommended to go into the water. && $$ Doll
553 WHMY40 PGUM 121807 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 407 AM ChST Wed Jan 13 2021 GUZ001>004-130800- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 407 AM ChST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, 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. Inexperienced swimmers are not recommended to go into the water. && $$ Chan
609 WHMY40 PGUM 130509 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 309 PM ChST Wed Jan 13 2021 GUZ001>004-132100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 309 PM ChST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk may extend into the middle of next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. Inexperienced swimmers are not recommended to go into the water. && $$ Doll
037 WHMY40 PGUM 131753 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 353 AM ChST Thu Jan 14 2021 GUZ001>004-140900- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 353 AM ChST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk may extend into the middle of next week. 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. && $$ Ziobro
103 WHMY40 PGUM 131758 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 358 AM ChST Thu Jan 14 2021 GUZ001>004-140900- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 358 AM ChST Thu Jan 14 2021 Correction to the where section ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk may extend into the middle of next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
412 WHMY40 PGUM 140600 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 400 PM ChST Thu Jan 14 2021 GUZ001>004-142000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 400 PM ChST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * 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. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$
158 WHMY40 PGUM 141948 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 548 AM ChST Fri Jan 15 2021 GUZ001>004-150900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 548 AM ChST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Ziobro
181 WHMY40 PGUM 150456 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 256 PM ChST Fri Jan 15 2021 GUZ001>004-152000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 256 PM ChST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * 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, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Kleeschulte
373 WHMY40 PGUM 151744 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 344 AM ChST Sat Jan 16 2021 GUZ001>004-160145- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 344 AM ChST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
231 WHMY40 PGUM 160613 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 413 PM ChST Sat Jan 16 2021 GUZ001>004-162000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 413 PM ChST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * 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, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
956 WHMY40 PGUM 161713 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 313 AM ChST Sun Jan 17 2021 GUZ001>004-170115- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 313 AM ChST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slaughter
453 WHMY40 PGUM 170542 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 342 PM ChST Sun Jan 17 2021 GUZ001>004-171345- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 342 PM ChST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * 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, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
206 WHMY40 PGUM 172010 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 610 AM ChST Mon Jan 18 2021 GUZ001>004-180415- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 610 AM ChST Mon Jan 18 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents could briefly subside Wednesday, but are then expected to come back Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Stanko
184 WHMY40 PGUM 180703 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 503 PM ChST Mon Jan 18 2021 GUZ001>004-182100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 503 PM ChST Mon Jan 18 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents could briefly subside Wednesday, but are then expected to come back Thursday. 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, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Aydlett
587 WHMY40 PGUM 182006 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 606 AM ChST Tue Jan 19 2021 GUZ001>004-190415- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 606 AM ChST Tue Jan 19 2021 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS NOW THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents could briefly subside Wednesday, but are then expected to come back Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Stanko
111 WHMY40 PGUM 190703 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 503 PM ChST Tue Jan 19 2021 GUZ001>004-192100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 503 PM ChST Tue Jan 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents could briefly subside Wednesday, but are then expected to come back Thursday. 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. && $$ Aydlett
759 WHMY40 PGUM 192033 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 633 AM ChST Wed Jan 20 2021 GUZ001>004-200445- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 633 AM ChST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents will likely continue through Sunday, then could briefly subside Monday, but are then expected to return by next Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
831 WHMY40 PGUM 200555 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Wed Jan 20 2021 GUZ001>004-202000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
530 WHMY40 PGUM 201931 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 531 AM ChST Thu Jan 21 2021 GUZ001>004-210845- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 531 AM ChST Thu Jan 21 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents will likely continue through Sunday, then could briefly subside Monday, then the risk could become high along north facing reefs Tuesday or Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
695 WHMY40 PGUM 210555 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Thu Jan 21 2021 GUZ001>004-212000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Thu Jan 21 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents will likely continue through Sunday, then could briefly subside Monday, then the risk could become high along north facing reefs Tuesday or Wednesday. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte/Cruz
144 WHMY40 PGUM 211903 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 503 AM ChST Fri Jan 22 2021 GUZ001>004-220700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 503 AM ChST Fri Jan 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH SUNDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
958 WHMY40 PGUM 220609 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 409 PM ChST Fri Jan 22 2021 GUZ001>004-222000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 409 PM ChST Fri Jan 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * 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, then head to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Kleeschulte/Cruz
129 WHMY40 PGUM 221908 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 508 AM ChST Sat Jan 23 2021 GUZ001>004-230800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 508 AM ChST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH SUNDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
891 WHMY40 PGUM 230646 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 446 PM ChST Sat Jan 23 2021 GUZ001>004-231500- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 446 PM ChST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM Sunday. * 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. && $$ NS
819 WHMY40 PGUM 231834 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 434 AM ChST Sun Jan 24 2021 GUZ001>004-240700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 434 AM ChST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
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