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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Guam

March 25, 2022

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Mar 25, 2022, 12:37 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2022, 3:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2022, 12:37 AM CDT (05:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2022, 3:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2022, 12:46 PM CDT
In force
11 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

558 
WHMY40 PGUM 250537
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
337 PM ChST Fri Mar 25 2022

GUZ001>004-251800-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0012.220325T2000Z-220327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
337 PM ChST Fri Mar 25 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Schank
27 follow-up statements
627 
WHMY40 PGUM 251621
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
221 AM ChST Sat Mar 26 2022

GUZ001>004-260630-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.220325T2000Z-220327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
221 AM ChST Sat Mar 26 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 6 AM CHST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

NS
938 
WHMY40 PGUM 260611
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
411 PM ChST Sat Mar 26 2022

GUZ001>004-261815-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220328T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
411 PM ChST Sat Mar 26 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS 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.

&&

$$

Schank
380 
WHMY40 PGUM 261759
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
359 AM ChST Sun Mar 27 2022

GUZ001>004-270800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220328T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
359 AM ChST Sun Mar 27 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
754 
WHMY40 PGUM 270827
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
627 PM ChST Sun Mar 27 2022

GUZ001>004-272230-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220330T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
627 PM ChST Sun Mar 27 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 get out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
214 
WHMY40 PGUM 270846 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
646 PM ChST Sun Mar 27 2022

GUZ001>004-272230-
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220330T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
646 PM ChST Sun Mar 27 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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, then head in to shore when
you get out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
671 
WHMY40 PGUM 271806
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
406 AM ChST Mon Mar 28 2022

GUZ001>004-280815-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220330T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
406 AM ChST Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST
FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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, then head in to shore when you
get out of the current.

&&

$$

Stanko
776 
WHMY40 PGUM 271949
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
549 AM ChST Mon Mar 28 2022

GUZ001>004-281000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
549 AM ChST Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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, then head in to shore when you
get out of the current.

&&

$$

Stanko
504 
WHMY40 PGUM 280548
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
348 PM ChST Mon Mar 28 2022

GUZ001>004-282000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
348 PM ChST Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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, then head in to shore when you
get out of the current.

&&

$$
633 
WHMY40 PGUM 281802
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
402 AM ChST Tue Mar 29 2022

GUZ001>004-290815-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
402 AM ChST Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST
FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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, then head in to shore when you get out of
the current.

&&

$$

Stanko
941 
WHMY40 PGUM 290025
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1025 AM ChST Tue Mar 29 2022

GUZ001>004-291430-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.220329T0025Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
1025 AM ChST Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet
  along east facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...

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/Schank
609 
WHMY40 PGUM 290610
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
410 PM ChST Tue Mar 29 2022

GUZ001>004-292000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
410 PM ChST Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, hazardous surf of 10 to 12 
  feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...

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
225 
WHMY40 PGUM 291806
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
406 AM ChST Wed Mar 30 2022

GUZ001>004-300815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
406 AM ChST Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, hazardous surf of 10 to 12 
  feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through Thursday afternoon.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...

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
694 
WHMY40 PGUM 300607
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 PM ChST Wed Mar 30 2022

GUZ001>004-302000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 PM ChST Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THURSDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...

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
725 
WHMY40 PGUM 301747
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
347 AM ChST Thu Mar 31 2022

GUZ001>004-310800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
347 AM ChST Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, hazardous surf of 9 to 11 
  feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM Thursday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...

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.

&&

$$

NS
636 
WHMY40 PGUM 301751 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
351 AM ChST Thu Mar 31 2022

GUZ001>004-310800-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
351 AM ChST Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, hazardous surf of 9 to 12 
  feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM Thursday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...

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.

&&

$$

NS
809 
WHMY40 PGUM 310705
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
505 PM ChST Thu Mar 31 2022

GUZ001>004-312115-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220331T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.220331T0705Z-220331T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
505 PM ChST Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands.

* WHEN...High surf is expected tonight, but the risk of rip currents
  is expected to be high through Friday afternoon..

* IMPACTS...Swimming and surfing conditions will be dangerous. 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. 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 for shore when you get out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
283 
WHMY40 PGUM 311719
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
319 AM ChST Fri Apr 1 2022

GUZ001>004-010730-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220401T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220401T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
319 AM ChST Fri Apr 1 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk until 6 PM ChST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Swimming and surfing conditions will be dangerous. 
  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.

&&

$$

NS
220 
WHMY40 PGUM 010529
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
329 PM ChST Fri Apr 1 2022

GUZ001>004-012000-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220401T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220402T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
329 PM ChST Fri Apr 1 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 for shore when you get out of the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
653 
WHMY40 PGUM 011754
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
354 AM ChST Sat Apr 2 2022

GUZ001>004-020900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220402T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
354 AM ChST Sat Apr 2 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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
747 
WHMY40 PGUM 020636
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
436 PM ChST Sat Apr 2 2022

GUZ001>004-022045-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220403T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
436 PM ChST Sat Apr 2 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

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 for shore when you get out of 
the curents.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
678 
WHMY40 PGUM 021758
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
358 AM ChST Sun Apr 3 2022

GUZ001>004-030800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220403T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
358 AM ChST Sun Apr 3 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through this 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. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Ziobro
915 
WHMY40 PGUM 030626
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
426 PM ChST Sun Apr 3 2022

GUZ001>004-032030-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
426 PM ChST Sun Apr 3 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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 for shore when you get out of
the current.

&&

$$

Middlebrooke
605 
WHMY40 PGUM 031721
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
321 AM ChST Mon Apr 4 2022

GUZ001>004-040800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
321 AM ChST Mon Apr 4 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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
848 
WHMY40 PGUM 040559
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
359 PM ChST Mon Apr 4 2022

GUZ001>004-042000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
359 PM ChST Mon Apr 4 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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
921 
WHMY40 PGUM 041807
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 AM ChST Tue Apr 5 2022

GUZ001>004-050900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 AM ChST Tue Apr 5 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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
978 
WHMY40 PGUM 050533
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
333 PM ChST Tue Apr 5 2022

GUZ001>004-052000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
333 PM ChST Tue Apr 5 2022

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM Saturday.

* 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
828 
WHMY40 PGUM 051746
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
346 AM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022

GUZ001>004-051900-
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-220408T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
346 AM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES...

The high risk of rip currents continues. The advisory has to be
canceled temporarily in order to clear out the disappearing zones
GUZ002 (Rota), GUZ003 (Tinian), and GUZ004 (Saipan), in order to
change them to MPZ001 (Rota), MPZ002 (Tinian), and MPZ003 (Saipan).
Thank you for your patience.

$$

Stanko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:30 PM CDTRed Flag WarningGUM60 hr

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