Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at May 21, 2023, 1:06 AM CDT. It took effect at May 22, 2023, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 21, 2023, 1:06 AM CDT (06:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 22, 2023, 12:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 21, 2023, 9:25 PM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
542 WHMY40 PGUM 210606 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 PM ChST Sun May 21 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-211400- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0013.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 PM ChST Sun May 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet building as TS Mawar approaches. Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 PM ChST Thursday. * 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...This is the beginning of very dangerous surf conditions as TS Mawar approaches the Marianas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. As conditions deteriorate, stay 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
4 follow-up statements
680 WHMY40 PGUM 211210 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1010 PM ChST Sun May 21 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220215- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1010 PM ChST Sun May 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet building as TS Mawar approaches. Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 PM ChST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is the beginning of very dangerous surf conditions as TS Mawar approaches the Marianas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Hong
721 WHMY40 PGUM 211634 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 234 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220645- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 234 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet building as Typhoon Mawar approaches. Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...south and east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 PM ChST Thursday. * 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...This is the beginning of very dangerous surf conditions as Typhoon Mawar approaches the Marianas. 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. && $$
380 WHMY40 PGUM 212342 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 942 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 942 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 3 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, south facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents, east and south facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM ChST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is the beginning of very dangerous surf conditions as Typhoon Mawar approaches the Marianas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
093 WHMY40 PGUM 220225 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1225 PM ChST Mon May 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220330- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0013.230522T0500Z-230525T0500Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1225 PM ChST Mon May 22 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS UPGRADED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS UPGRADED... See the latest Typhoon Mawar (02W) Local Statement for all surf information. $$ Kleeschulte
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1:06 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 20 hr | |
| May 21, 1:16 AM CDT | Flood Watch | GUM | 5 days | |
| May 21, 12:44 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 20 hr |
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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.