Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Guam
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 12:59 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 5 days |
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Sources
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