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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Guam

May 21, 2023

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 21, 1:06 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM20 hr
May 21, 1:16 AM CDTFlood WatchGUM5 days
May 21, 12:44 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM20 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.