Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 9 days.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2021, 12:00 PM CST (18:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 8, 2021, 12:06 AM CST
- In force
- 9 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
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427 WHMY40 PGUM 301800 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 400 AM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 GUZ001>004-310200- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.210130T1800Z-210201T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0004.210130T1800Z-210201T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 400 AM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until Monday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. * 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. && $$ Slaughter
24 follow-up statements
878 WHMY40 PGUM 310006 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1006 AM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 GUZ001>004-310715- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210201T0000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1006 AM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until Monday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
059 WHMY40 PGUM 310557 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 357 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 GUZ001>004-312015- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 357 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM WEDNESDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet in the surf zone for north facing reefs, and 14 feet for east facing reefs starting Monday evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of all Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Monday for north facing reefs. For east facing reefs, from 6PM Monday until 6 PM Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM Monday for north facing reefs, until further notice for east facing reefs. * 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. && $$ BH
142 WHMY40 PGUM 310715 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 515 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 GUZ001>004-312015- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 515 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 Corrected for WHEN block, changed north facing reef's advisory and rip current risk end time to 6 PM Tuesday. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY UNTIL 6 PM WEDNESDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet in the surf zone for north facing reefs, and 14 feet for east facing reefs starting Monday evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of all Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Tuesday for north facing reefs. For east facing reefs, from 6PM Monday until 6 PM Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM Tuesday for north facing reefs, until further notice for east facing reefs. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ BH
503 WHMY40 PGUM 311200 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1000 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 GUZ001>004-312100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1000 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone for north facing reefs. High Rip Current Risk along north and east facing reefs, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of all Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Tuesday for north facing reefs. High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM Tuesday for north facing reefs, until further notice for east facing reefs. * 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. && $$ Ziobro
933 WHMY40 PGUM 311223 AAB CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1023 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 GUZ001>004-312100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1023 PM ChST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone for north facing reefs. High Rip Current Risk along north and east facing reefs, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of all Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Tuesday for north facing reefs. High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM Tuesday for north facing reefs, until further notice for east facing reefs. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
632 WHMY40 PGUM 312034 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 634 AM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 GUZ001>004-010445- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 634 AM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone for north facing reefs. High Rip Current Risk along north and east facing reefs, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of all Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * 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. && $$ Stanko
815 WHMY40 PGUM 010114 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1114 AM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 GUZ001>004-010445- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T0800Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1114 AM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 Corrected headline wording to indicate high rip risk through next Monday. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone for north facing reefs; dangerous rip currents along north and east facing reefs. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of all Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through next Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
551 WHMY40 PGUM 010548 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 348 PM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 GUZ001>004-012000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 348 PM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For north facing reefs, large breaking waves up to 10 feet through tonight, along with dangerous rip currents. For east facing reefs, dangerous rip currents through next Monday. Surf will build to hazardous levels of 12 feet Tuesday evening. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through next Monday night. * 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... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
611 WHMY40 PGUM 010901 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...Corrected National Weather Service Tiyan GU 348 PM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 GUZ001>004-012000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 348 PM ChST Mon Feb 1 2021 Corrected WHAT section ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For north facing reefs, large breaking waves up to 10 feet through Tuesday, along with dangerous rip currents. For east facing reefs, dangerous rip currents through next Monday. Surf will build to hazardous levels of 12 feet Tuesday evening. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through next Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
243 WHMY40 PGUM 011946 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 546 AM ChST Tue Feb 2 2021 GUZ001>004-020715- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 546 AM ChST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFCT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For north facing reefs, hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents through this afternoon. For east facing reefs, hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Wednesday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through next Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and local beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. 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. && $$ Middlebrooke
760 WHMY40 PGUM 020711 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 511 PM ChST Tue Feb 2 2021 GUZ001>004-021515- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 511 PM ChST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH NEXT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For north facing reefs, hazardous surf of 6 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents through Thursday morning. For east facing reefs, hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Wednesday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through next Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and local beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Stanko
497 WHMY40 PGUM 021926 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 526 AM ChST Wed Feb 3 2021 GUZ001>004-030700- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 526 AM ChST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For north facing reefs, hazardous surf of 6 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents through Thursday morning. For east facing reefs, hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Wednesday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through next Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and local beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Swimming or snorkeling in these conditions are not recommended. 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. && $$ Doll
495 WHMY40 PGUM 030731 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 531 PM ChST Wed Feb 3 2021 GUZ001>004-032100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210204T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 531 PM ChST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Hazardous surf through 6 PM Thursday afternoon, high risk of rip currents through Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
216 WHMY40 PGUM 031855 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 455 AM ChST Thu Feb 4 2021 GUZ001>004-040800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210204T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 455 AM ChST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet along east facing reefs and 6 to 9 feet along north facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Hazardous surf through 6 PM this evening. A high risk of rip currents through Monday night. * 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... Avoid venturing near reef lines facing north and east. Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction parallel to the shoreline, then head in to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
662 WHMY40 PGUM 040717 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 517 PM ChST Thu Feb 4 2021 GUZ001>004-042100- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210204T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 517 PM ChST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
307 WHMY40 PGUM 041810 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 410 AM ChST Fri Feb 5 2021 GUZ001>004-050800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 410 AM ChST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction parallel to the shoreline, then head in to shore when you get out of the current. && $$
510 WHMY40 PGUM 050620 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 420 PM ChST Fri Feb 5 2021 GUZ001>004-051430- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 420 PM ChST Fri Feb 5 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slaughter
339 WHMY40 PGUM 051817 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 417 AM ChST Sat Feb 6 2021 GUZ001>004-060800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 417 AM ChST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ Chan
077 WHMY40 PGUM 060507 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 307 PM ChST Sat Feb 6 2021 GUZ001>004-062000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 307 PM ChST Sat Feb 6 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf along north facing reefs will be close to hazardous levels tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slaughter
385 WHMY40 PGUM 061819 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 419 AM ChST Sun Feb 7 2021 GUZ001>004-070700- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 419 AM ChST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ Chan
751 WHMY40 PGUM 061857 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 457 AM ChST Sun Feb 7 2021 GUZ001>004-070700- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 457 AM ChST Sun Feb 7 2021 CORRECTED HEADLINE ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. && $$ Chan
116 WHMY40 PGUM 070550 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Sun Feb 7 2021 GUZ001>004-072000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 PM ChST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
148 WHMY40 PGUM 071950 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 550 AM ChST Mon Feb 8 2021 GUZ001>004-080900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 550 AM ChST Mon Feb 8 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs.. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
903 WHMY40 PGUM 080606 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 PM ChST Mon Feb 8 2021 GUZ001>004-080715- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 PM ChST Mon Feb 8 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Seas have subsided sufficiently to allow surf to fall below 9 feet along east facing reefs. This will result in the risk of rip currents decreasing to moderate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to exercise caution along reef lines as strong rip currents are still possible. $$ Kleeschulte
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 1:47 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 300 days | |
| Jan 30, 12:00 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 5 days |
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Rip Current Statements in Guam, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021
Sources
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