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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS Guam

February 28, 2021

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Feb 28, 2021, 2:44 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 9:41 PM CST. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Feb 28, 2021, 2:44 PM CST (20:44 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 28, 2021, 9:41 PM CST
Expired: Mar 2, 2021, 2:00 PM CST
In force: 40 hr
Issued by: NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

337 
WHMY40 PGUM 282044
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
644 AM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

GUZ001>004-010445-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.210301T0800Z-210302T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0006.210301T0800Z-210302T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
644 AM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and
  Saipan.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 PM Tuesday.

* 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 west. It will be
risky to swim and snorkel in these conditions. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

Stanko

6 follow-up statements

016 
WHMY40 PGUM 010341
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
141 PM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

GUZ001>004-011145-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.210301T0341Z-210302T0700Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0006.210301T0341Z-210302T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
141 PM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and 
  Saipan.

* WHEN...Now until 5 PM ChST Tuesday.

* 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 west. It will be
risky to swim and snorkel in these conditions. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

Hong

568 
WHMY40 PGUM 010755
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
555 PM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

GUZ001>004-012200-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
555 PM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM TUESDAY ALONG WEST FACING REEFS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS...

...HIGH RIP RISK UNTIL 5 AM TUESDAY ALONG WEST FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RIP RISK UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... 

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and 
  Saipan.

* WHEN...For west  facing reefs, until 6 AM Tuesday.
         For north facing reefs, until 6 PM Tuesday.

* 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 west. It will be
risky to swim and snorkel in these conditions. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

Hong

621 
WHMY40 PGUM 010809 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
609 PM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

GUZ001>004-012200-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T0800Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
609 PM ChST Mon Mar 1 2021

Correction to advisory valid time to 5 PM.

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM TUESDAY ALONG WEST FACING REEFS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS...

...HIGH RIP RISK UNTIL 5 AM TUESDAY ALONG WEST FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RIP RISK UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... 

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and 
  Saipan.

* WHEN...For west  facing reefs, until 5 AM Tuesday.
         For north facing reefs, until 5 PM Tuesday.

* 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 west. It will be
risky to swim and snorkel in these conditions. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

Hong

198 
WHMY40 PGUM 012049
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
649 AM ChST Tue Mar 2 2021

GUZ001>004-020700-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T0700Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
649 AM ChST Tue Mar 2 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Risk of Rip
  Currents, dangerous rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...North facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST this afternoon.

* 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 west. It will be
risky to swim and snorkel in these conditions. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

Stanko

893 
WHMY40 PGUM 020534
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
334 PM ChST Tue Mar 2 2021

GUZ001>004-021345-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
334 PM ChST Tue Mar 2 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Risk of Rip 
  Currents, dangerous rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...North facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday morning. 
  
* 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. It will be
risky to swim and snorkel in these conditions. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

Slaughter

807 
WHMY40 PGUM 022016
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
616 AM ChST Wed Mar 3 2021

GUZ001>004-022130-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
616 AM ChST Wed Mar 3 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

Wave heights have diminished allowing surf to drop below hazardous
levels and rip current risk to ease to moderate.

$$

Stanko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 28, 2:44 PM CST	High Surf Advisory	GUM		47 hr
Feb 28, 3:23 PM CST	Red Flag Warning	GUM		11 hr

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Sources

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