Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Apr 5, 2022, 3:47 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2022, 3:47 PM CDT (20:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2022, 3:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
525 WHMY40 PGUM 052047 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 647 AM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-061100- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0013.220405T2047Z-220408T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 647 AM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late 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. && $$ Stanko
14 follow-up statements
634 WHMY40 PGUM 052105 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 705 AM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-061100- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0013.220405T2104Z-220408T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 705 AM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022 Corrected to add east facing reefs ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
756 WHMY40 PGUM 060614 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 414 PM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 414 PM ChST Wed Apr 6 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...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. && $$ BPB
335 WHMY40 PGUM 062147 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 747 AM ChST Thu Apr 7 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-071200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 747 AM ChST Thu Apr 7 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
264 WHMY40 PGUM 070515 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 315 PM ChST Thu Apr 7 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-072200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 315 PM ChST Thu Apr 7 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ E.Pavliukoit
371 WHMY40 PGUM 071958 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 558 AM ChST Fri Apr 8 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-081000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 558 AM ChST Fri Apr 8 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head for shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
421 WHMY40 PGUM 080424 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 224 PM ChST Fri Apr 8 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-082200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 224 PM ChST Fri Apr 8 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ E.Pavliukoit
744 WHMY40 PGUM 081950 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 550 AM ChST Sat Apr 9 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-091000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 550 AM ChST Sat Apr 9 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head for shore when you get out of the current. && $$
636 WHMY40 PGUM 090632 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 432 PM ChST Sat Apr 9 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-091845- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.220409T0632Z-220410T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 432 PM ChST Sat Apr 9 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM ChST Monday. * 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. && $$ Schank
025 WHMY40 PGUM 091824 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 424 AM ChST Sun Apr 10 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-100830- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 424 AM ChST Sun Apr 10 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to the dangerous surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head in to shore when you get out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
856 WHMY40 PGUM 100610 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 410 PM ChST Sun Apr 10 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-101815- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220410T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 410 PM ChST Sun Apr 10 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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. && $$ Schank
078 WHMY40 PGUM 101948 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 548 AM ChST Mon Apr 11 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-111000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220411T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 548 AM ChST Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...High Surf Advisory untilo 6 PM this evening. High Rip Current Risk through tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, then head in to shore when you are out of the current. && $$ Middlebrooke
281 WHMY40 PGUM 102031 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 631 AM ChST Mon Apr 11 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-111000- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220411T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 631 AM ChST Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...High Surf Advisory until 6 PM this evening. High Rip Current Risk through tonight. * 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. 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. && $$ Middlebrooke
926 WHMY40 PGUM 110757 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 557 PM ChST Mon Apr 11 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112000- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220411T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220411T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 557 PM ChST Mon Apr 11 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
771 WHMY40 PGUM 112011 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 611 AM ChST Tue Apr 12 2022 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-121015- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-220411T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0014.220411T2011Z-220415T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 611 AM ChST Tue Apr 12 2022 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON ALONG WEST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These west swells are being caused by fresh to strong monsoon flow and Typhoon Malakas. 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 11:23 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | GUM | 3 days | |
| Apr 5, 1:37 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 7 days |
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Sources
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