Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 26, 2021, 11:23 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 26, 2021, 11:23 AM CST (17:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 27, 2021, 2:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 29, 2021, 2:02 PM CST
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
670 WHMY40 PGUM 261723 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 323 AM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 GUZ001>004-270830- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0003.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 323 AM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM FRIDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM FRIDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs for Mariana Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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. && $$ BH
11 follow-up statements
764 WHMY40 PGUM 270710 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 510 PM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 GUZ001>004-271515- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 510 PM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
228 WHMY40 PGUM 270754 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 554 PM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 GUZ001>004-271515- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 554 PM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 CORRECTED IMPACTS AND PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS DETAIL ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming and snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. 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. && $$ Doll
973 WHMY40 PGUM 270808 CCB CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 608 PM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 GUZ001>004-271515- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.210127T0800Z-210128T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 608 PM ChST Wed Jan 27 2021 CORRECTED IMPACTS AND PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS DETAIL ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming and snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. && $$ Doll
028 WHMY40 PGUM 271915 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 515 AM ChST Thu Jan 28 2021 GUZ001>004-280900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210128T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 515 AM ChST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. 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. && $$ BH
403 WHMY40 PGUM 280450 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 250 PM ChST Thu Jan 28 2021 GUZ001>004-282000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 250 PM ChST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming and snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
481 WHMY40 PGUM 281958 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 558 AM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 GUZ001>004-290400- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 558 AM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. 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. Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming and snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. 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. && $$ Stanko
502 WHMY40 PGUM 290135 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1135 AM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 GUZ001>004-290400- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1135 AM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 CORRECTED HEADLINES AND PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTION ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming and snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. Swim near a lifeguard along east facing reefs. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. && $$ Stanko
583 WHMY40 PGUM 290157 CCB CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1157 AM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 GUZ001>004-290400- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1157 AM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 CORRECTED HEADLINES AND PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTION ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming and snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. Swim near a lifeguard along east facing reefs and beaches. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. && $$ Stanko
770 WHMY40 PGUM 290705 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 505 PM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 GUZ001>004-292100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 505 PM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline until you get out of the current, then head in shore. && $$ Middlebrooke
070 WHMY40 PGUM 290727 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 527 PM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 GUZ001>004-292100- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 527 PM ChST Fri Jan 29 2021 Corrected typo ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs. High risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. If you are caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline until you get out of the current, then head in to shore. && $$ Middlebrooke
752 WHMY40 PGUM 292002 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 602 AM ChST Sat Jan 30 2021 GUZ001>004-292115- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 602 AM ChST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Northeast swells have diminished to less than 6 feet, allowing surf to fall below hazardous levels and the risk of rip currents to become moderate. Continue to exercise caution near reef lines. Surf and rip currents are expected to build again by Monday. $$ Stanko
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 11:23 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 3 days |
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Sources
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