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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Guam

November 24, 2023

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Nov 24, 2023, 11:01 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 25, 2023, 2:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 24, 2023, 11:01 PM CST (05:01 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 25, 2023, 2:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 5, 2023, 2:00 PM CST
In force
10 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

837 
WHMY40 PGUM 250501
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
301 PM ChST Sat Nov 25 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260800-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0022.231125T2000Z-231129T0500Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
301 PM ChST Sat Nov 25 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mariana Islands for east facing reefs.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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
21 follow-up statements
014 
WHMY40 PGUM 251859
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
459 AM ChST Sun Nov 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260915-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.231125T2000Z-231129T0500Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
459 AM ChST Sun Nov 26 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East facing refs 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
934 
WHMY40 PGUM 260451
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
251 PM ChST Sun Nov 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231129T0500Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
251 PM ChST Sun Nov 26 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East facing refs 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
655 
WHMY40 PGUM 261744
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
344 AM ChST Mon Nov 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231129T0500Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
344 AM ChST Mon Nov 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East facing refs 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
852 
WHMY40 PGUM 270643
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
443 PM ChST Mon Nov 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272045-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
443 PM ChST Mon Nov 27 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Slagle
979 
WHMY40 PGUM 271816
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
416 AM ChST Tue Nov 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231130T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
416 AM ChST Tue Nov 28 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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
165 
WHMY40 PGUM 280739
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
539 PM ChST Tue Nov 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282145-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231130T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
539 PM ChST Tue Nov 28 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FOR EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH 
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Slagle
122 
WHMY40 PGUM 281758
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
358 AM ChST Wed Nov 29 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-290900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231130T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
358 AM ChST Wed Nov 29 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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
738 
WHMY40 PGUM 290718
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
518 PM ChST Wed Nov 29 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-292000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231130T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
518 PM ChST Wed Nov 29 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Slagle
113 
WHMY40 PGUM 292004
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
604 AM ChST Thu Nov 30 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-301015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231130T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
604 AM ChST Thu Nov 30 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Stanko
831 
WHMY40 PGUM 300655
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
455 PM ChST Thu Nov 30 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-302000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231203T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
455 PM ChST Thu Nov 30 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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
656 
WHMY40 PGUM 301959
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
559 AM ChST Fri Dec 1 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-011000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231203T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
559 AM ChST Fri Dec 1 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
860 
WHMY40 PGUM 010653
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
453 PM ChST Fri Dec 1 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-012200-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231203T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
453 PM ChST Fri Dec 1 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday night.

* 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
699 
WHMY40 PGUM 012011
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
611 AM ChST Sat Dec 2 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-021015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231203T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
611 AM ChST Sat Dec 2 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
885 
WHMY40 PGUM 020601
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
401 PM ChST Sat Dec 2 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022200-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231203T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
401 PM ChST Sat Dec 2 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday night.

* 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
814 
WHMY40 PGUM 021829
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
429 AM ChST Sun Dec 3 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-032000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231203T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
429 AM ChST Sun Dec 3 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6AM CHST MONDAY ALONG EAST 
FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6AM CHST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SLAGLE
977 
WHMY40 PGUM 030538
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
338 PM ChST Sun Dec 3 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-032100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231204T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
338 PM ChST Sun Dec 3 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST 
FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

IC
236 
WHMY40 PGUM 031751
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
351 AM ChST Mon Dec 4 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-040800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231204T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
351 AM ChST Mon Dec 4 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6PM CHST THIS EVEING ALONG 
EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this 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.

&&

$$

Slagle
029 
WHMY40 PGUM 040652
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
452 PM ChST Mon Dec 4 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231205T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
452 PM ChST Mon Dec 4 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East-facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

IC
170 
WHMY40 PGUM 041741
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 AM ChST Tue Dec 5 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231205T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 AM ChST Tue Dec 5 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6AM CHST WEDNESDAY MORNING
ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East-facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Slagle
913 
WHMY40 PGUM 050642
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
442 PM ChST Tue Dec 5 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231205T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
442 PM ChST Tue Dec 5 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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
875 
WHMY40 PGUM 052001
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
601 AM ChST Wed Dec 6 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052115-
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-231205T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
601 AM ChST Wed Dec 6 2023

...RISK OF RIP CURRENTS HAS DIMINSHED...

Surf along east facing reefs has diminished slightly and is now 6 to
8 feet, making the risk of rip currents moderate.

$$

Stanko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 25, 12:59 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM5 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Guam, 2023Rip Current Statements in Northern Mariana Islands, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023

Sources

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