Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Dec 12, 2023, 11:33 PM CST. It was in force for 15 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2023, 11:33 PM CST (05:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2023, 2:00 PM CST
- In force
- 15 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
281 WHMY40 PGUM 130533 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 333 PM ChST Wed Dec 13 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0023.231213T0533Z-231218T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 333 PM ChST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
30 follow-up statements
094 WHMY40 PGUM 131753 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 353 AM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 353 AM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
050 WHMY40 PGUM 140513 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 313 PM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-141315- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 313 PM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT 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. && $$ Kelly
791 WHMY40 PGUM 142033 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 633 AM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-151045- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 633 AM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
931 WHMY40 PGUM 150550 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-151400- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 PM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT 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. && $$ Kelly
952 WHMY40 PGUM 151902 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 502 AM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160915- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 502 AM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
207 WHMY40 PGUM 160705 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 505 PM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162115- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 505 PM ChST Sat Dec 16 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. && $$ Doll
525 WHMY40 PGUM 161650 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 250 AM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171030- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 250 AM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
388 WHMY40 PGUM 170433 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 233 PM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171845- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 233 PM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs 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. && $$ Kelly
219 WHMY40 PGUM 171741 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 341 AM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180745- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 341 AM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
841 WHMY40 PGUM 180552 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 352 PM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 352 PM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs 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. && $$ IC
861 WHMY40 PGUM 181737 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 337 AM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190745- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 337 AM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
826 WHMY40 PGUM 190607 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 407 PM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 407 PM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON NEXT WEEK... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon next week. * 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. && $$ IC
844 WHMY40 PGUM 191745 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 345 AM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200745- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 345 AM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON NEXT WEEK... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon next week. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
888 WHMY40 PGUM 200552 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 352 PM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 352 PM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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. && $$ IC
590 WHMY40 PGUM 201736 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 336 AM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212345- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 336 AM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SLAGLE
709 WHMY40 PGUM 210501 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 301 PM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 301 PM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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. && $$ IC
834 WHMY40 PGUM 212004 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 604 AM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221015- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 604 AM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
309 WHMY40 PGUM 220558 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 358 PM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 358 PM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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. && $$ IC
770 WHMY40 PGUM 222005 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 605 AM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231015- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 605 AM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
410 WHMY40 PGUM 230524 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 324 PM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232100- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.231223T0800Z-231224T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 324 PM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CHST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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. 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. && $$ IC
693 WHMY40 PGUM 231812 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 412 AM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240815- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 412 AM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SLAGLE
200 WHMY40 PGUM 240543 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 343 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241945- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 343 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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. 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. && $$ Doll
694 WHMY40 PGUM 240553 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 353 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241945- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 353 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023 CORRECTED TO ADD NORTH FACING REEFS ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
808 WHMY40 PGUM 241822 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 422 AM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-250830- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231225T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 422 AM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet for east facing reefs and 6 to 9 feet for north facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon for north facing reefs and through Thursday afternoon for east facing reefs. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ SLAGLE
220 WHMY40 PGUM 250623 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 423 PM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-252030- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231225T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231229T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 423 PM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...THE HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FOR EAST FACING REEFS HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along our east facing reefs will continue. * WHERE...The Mariana Islands. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
058 WHMY40 PGUM 251832 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 432 AM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270030- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 432 AM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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. && $$ SLAGLE
709 WHMY40 PGUM 260553 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 353 PM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-262000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 353 PM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
431 WHMY40 PGUM 262014 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 614 AM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271015- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 614 AM ChST Wed Dec 27 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 following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
962 WHMY40 PGUM 270515 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 315 PM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 315 PM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
677 WHMY40 PGUM 272004 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 604 AM ChST Thu Dec 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272115- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 604 AM ChST Thu Dec 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... The risk of rip currents has diminished to moderate along east facing reefs of the Marianas. However, surf is expected to build again Friday, which will raise the risk of rip currents once again along east facing reefs. $$ Stanko
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1:11 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 60 hr | |
| Dec 13, 1:57 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 5 days |
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