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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Guam

January 13, 2022

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 13, 2022, 2:25 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2022, 2:25 PM CST (20:25 UTC)
Expired
Jan 18, 2022, 2:00 PM CST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

250 
WHMY40 PGUM 132025
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
625 AM ChST Fri Jan 14 2022

GUZ001>004-140900-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.220113T2025Z-220115T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0002.220113T2025Z-220115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
625 AM ChST Fri Jan 14 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...North and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...until 6 AM ChST Sunday. 

* 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
11 follow-up statements
864 
WHMY40 PGUM 140619
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
419 PM ChST Fri Jan 14 2022

GUZ001>004-142000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
419 PM ChST Fri Jan 14 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY 
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...North and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Sunday. 

* 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
878 
WHMY40 PGUM 141957
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
557 AM ChST Sat Jan 15 2022

GUZ001>004-150900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
557 AM ChST Sat Jan 15 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY 
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Sunday.

* 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
636 
WHMY40 PGUM 150607
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 PM ChST Sat Jan 15 2022

GUZ001>004-152000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 PM ChST Sat Jan 15 2022

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
334 
WHMY40 PGUM 151807
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 AM ChST Sun Jan 16 2022

GUZ001>004-152000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 AM ChST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
818 
WHMY40 PGUM 151831
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
431 AM ChST Sun Jan 16 2022

GUZ001>004-160245-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
431 AM ChST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH NOON MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
144 
WHMY40 PGUM 160615
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
415 PM ChST Sun Jan 16 2022

GUZ001>004-161815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
415 PM ChST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NOON CHST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

Schank
287 
WHMY40 PGUM 161837
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
437 AM ChST Mon Jan 17 2022

GUZ001>004-170200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0200Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
437 AM ChST Mon Jan 17 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL NOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
471 
WHMY40 PGUM 170046
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1046 AM ChST Mon Jan 17 2022

GUZ001>004-170900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T0200Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T0200Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
1046 AM ChST Mon Jan 17 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH NOON CHST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf observations this morning from Guam and
  Saipan continue to report hazardous surf along north facing reefs.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
478 
WHMY40 PGUM 170614
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
414 PM ChST Mon Jan 17 2022

GUZ001>004-171815-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T0200Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
414 PM ChST Mon Jan 17 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TUESDAY ALONG NORTH
FACING REEFS...  
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH NOON TUESDAY ALONG NORTH FACING
REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT ALONG EAST FACING
REEFS...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon ChST Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through noon Tuesday for north 
  facing reefs and through Tuesday night 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The north swell is expected to slowly subside,
  and the northeast swell is expected to become more easterly. Surf
  is expected to drop below hazardous levels by noon Tuesday, but the
  northeast swell will keep the risk of rip currents high along east 
  facing reefs through Tuesday night.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
148 
WHMY40 PGUM 171818
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
418 AM ChST Tue Jan 18 2022

GUZ001>004-180230-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
418 AM ChST Tue Jan 18 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TODAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon ChST Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through noon Tuesday for north 
  facing reefs and through Wednesday morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The north swell is expected to slowly subside,
  and the northeast swell is expected to become more easterly. Surf
  is expected to drop below hazardous levels by noon, but the
  northeast swell will keep the risk of rip currents high along east
  facing reefs through Wednesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
058 
WHMY40 PGUM 180729
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
529 PM ChST Tue Jan 18 2022

GUZ001>004-182000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
529 PM ChST Tue Jan 18 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The northeast swell will keep the risk of 
  rip currents high along east facing reefs through Wednesday 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

Doll

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