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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at May 1, 2023, 12:06 AM CDT. It took effect at May 1, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 46 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 1, 2023, 12:06 AM CDT (05:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 3, 2023, 12:46 AM CDT
- In force
- 46 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
759 WHMY40 PGUM 010506 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 306 PM ChST Mon May 1 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-012200- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0012.230501T0800Z-230503T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 306 PM ChST Mon May 1 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS FROM 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From 6 PM ChST this evening 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Montvila
4 follow-up statements
640 WHMY40 PGUM 011825 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 425 AM ChST Tue May 2 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-020900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230503T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 425 AM ChST Tue May 2 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
978 WHMY40 PGUM 020550 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Tue May 2 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230503T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 PM ChST Tue May 2 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Montvila
738 WHMY40 PGUM 021742 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 342 AM ChST Wed May 3 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-030800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230503T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 342 AM ChST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
185 WHMY40 PGUM 030546 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 346 PM ChST Wed May 3 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-030700- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230503T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 346 PM ChST Wed May 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Recent surf observations and buoy data show that surf has fallen below 9 ft such that the risk of rip currents is no longer high. Wave model data shows that swell will gradually decrease the next few days. Continue to exercise caution along beaches and reefs as strong currents may still occur. $$ Aydlett
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.