Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Aug 9, 2023, 1:07 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 9, 2023, 3:54 AM CDT. It was in force for 70 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2023, 1:07 AM CDT (06:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 9, 2023, 3:54 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 12, 2023, 2:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 70 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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265 WHMY40 PGUM 090607 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 407 PM ChST Wed Aug 9 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-092100- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.230809T2000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0016.230809T2000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 407 PM ChST Wed Aug 9 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. * 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...Increasing monsoon swell is expected to bring hazardous surf conditions to the Marianas Thursday 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
7 follow-up statements
743 WHMY40 PGUM 090854 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 654 PM ChST Wed Aug 9 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-092100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.230809T0854Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0016.230809T0854Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 654 PM ChST Wed Aug 9 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large monsoon swell is producing hazardous surf conditions along with a high risk of rip currents to south and west facing reefs. Surf of up to 11 feet was reported in Agat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
002 WHMY40 PGUM 092015 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 615 AM ChST Thu Aug 10 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-100900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 615 AM ChST Thu Aug 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Large monsoon swell is producing hazardous surf conditions along with a high risk of rip currents to south and west 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
157 WHMY40 PGUM 100514 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 314 PM ChST Thu Aug 10 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-102000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 314 PM ChST Thu Aug 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large monsoon swell will continue to produce hazardous surf conditions along with a high risk of rip currents along south and west facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
386 WHMY40 PGUM 101955 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 555 AM ChST Fri Aug 11 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 555 AM ChST Fri Aug 11 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Saturday. * 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...Large monsoon swell will continue to produce hazardous surf conditions along with a high risk of rip currents along south and west 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
509 WHMY40 PGUM 110550 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Fri Aug 11 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 PM ChST Fri Aug 11 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large monsoon swell will continue to produce hazardous surf conditions along with a high risk of rip currents along south and west facing reefs. This may extend into Saturday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
462 WHMY40 PGUM 112011 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 611 AM ChST Sat Aug 12 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120700- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 611 AM ChST Sat Aug 12 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST this 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large monsoon swell will continue to produce hazardous surf conditions along with a high risk of rip currents along south and west 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. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
822 WHMY40 PGUM 120703 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 503 PM ChST Sat Aug 12 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120815- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230812T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 503 PM ChST Sat Aug 12 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NO LONGER INN EFFECT... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK EXPECTED ALONG ALL REEFS THE NEXT FEW DAYS... Moderately large monsoon swell waves will continue across the Marina Islands. Be careful while swimming and surfing. Remember that larger and stronger waves can occur anytime and some reef areas are prone to cause dangerous rip currents. $$ Simpson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1:07 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 3 days | |
| Aug 8, 9:40 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 4 hr |
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Sources
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