Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 19, 2023, 3:05 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2023, 12:19 AM CST. It was in force for 10 days.
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- Issued
- Jan 19, 2023, 3:05 PM CST (21:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 20, 2023, 12:19 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 29, 2023, 10:21 PM CST
- In force
- 10 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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438 WHMY40 PGUM 192105 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 705 AM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001-201115- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0003.230120T0800Z-230121T0200Z/ Guam-Rota- 705 AM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Guam and Rota. * WHEN...From 6 PM ChST this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk of rip currents is expected to diminish to moderate Saturday afternoon, but could become high again Sunday. 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. && $$ Stanko
23 follow-up statements
482 WHMY40 PGUM 200619 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 419 PM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 MPZ002-003-202000- /O.EXB.PGUM.RP.S.0003.230120T0619Z-230121T1900Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 419 PM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-202000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.230120T0619Z-230121T1900Z/ Guam-Rota- 419 PM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
241 WHMY40 PGUM 200703 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 503 PM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 MPZ002-003-202000- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.230120T0701Z-230121T1900Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 503 PM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 CORRECTED WHERE SECTION ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs on Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-202000- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.230120T0619Z-230121T1900Z/ Guam-Rota- 503 PM ChST Fri Jan 20 2023 CORRECTED WHERE SECTION ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs on Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
854 WHMY40 PGUM 201756 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 356 AM ChST Sat Jan 21 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210800- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230123T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 356 AM ChST Sat Jan 21 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The latest numerical guidance indicates a high likelihood for the High Rip Risk along east facing reefs to continue through at least late Monday night. This will probably need to be extended even further if current model trends hold. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
714 WHMY40 PGUM 210511 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 311 PM ChST Sat Jan 21 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230123T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 311 PM ChST Sat Jan 21 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The latest numerical guidance indicates a high likelihood for the High Rip Risk along east facing reefs to continue through at least late Monday night. This will probably need to be extended even further if current model trends hold. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
226 WHMY40 PGUM 211634 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 234 AM ChST Sun Jan 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220645- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230123T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 234 AM ChST Sun Jan 22 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FOR EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The latest numerical guidance indicates a high likelihood for the High Rip Risk along east facing reefs to continue through at least late Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
295 WHMY40 PGUM 220539 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 339 PM ChST Sun Jan 22 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230123T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 339 PM ChST Sun Jan 22 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. && $$
617 WHMY40 PGUM 222035 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 635 AM ChST Mon Jan 23 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231045- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230123T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 635 AM ChST Mon Jan 23 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
869 WHMY40 PGUM 230512 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 312 PM ChST Mon Jan 23 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231915- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 312 PM ChST Mon Jan 23 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * 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. && $$ Kelly
275 WHMY40 PGUM 231801 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 401 AM ChST Tue Jan 24 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 401 AM ChST Tue Jan 24 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A large northwest swell is expected to build sharply Thursday night. Hazardous surf is likely for west and north facing reefs by Thursday night or Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ BPB
970 WHMY40 PGUM 240610 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 410 PM ChST Tue Jan 24 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-242015- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 410 PM ChST Tue Jan 24 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A large northwest swell is expected to build sharply Thursday night. Hazardous surf is likely for west and north facing reefs by Thursday night or Friday. 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. && $$ Kelly
309 WHMY40 PGUM 241805 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 405 AM ChST Wed Jan 25 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-250800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 405 AM ChST Wed Jan 25 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A large northwest swell is expected to build sharply Thursday night. Hazardous surf is likely for west and north facing reefs Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ BPB
482 WHMY40 PGUM 250605 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 405 PM ChST Wed Jan 25 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260315- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T1200Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 405 PM ChST Wed Jan 25 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A large northwest swell is expected to build sharply Thursday night. Hazardous surf is likely for west and north facing reefs Thursday night. 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. && $$ Kelly
976 WHMY40 PGUM 251708 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 308 AM ChST Thu Jan 26 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260800- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.230126T0800Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 308 AM ChST Thu Jan 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM SATURDAY ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH, WEST AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 14 feet along north and west facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and west reefs of the Marianas. Dangerous rip currents for north, west and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized shoreline erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ BPB
297 WHMY40 PGUM 260611 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 411 PM ChST Thu Jan 26 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-262100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.230126T0800Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 411 PM ChST Thu Jan 26 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH, WEST, AND EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Hazardous surf of 9 to 14 feet along north and west facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...High Surf Advisory for north and west reefs of the Marianas. Dangerous rip currents for north, west and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized shoreline 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
060 WHMY40 PGUM 261616 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 216 AM ChST Fri Jan 27 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270500- /O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0002.230126T1616Z-230127T0400Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0013.230127T0400Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 216 AM ChST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH, WEST, AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 11 to 16 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For North and West facing reefs, High Surf Warning until 2pm Friday, then a High Surf Advisory until 6pm Saturday. For East facing reefs, High Surf Advisory. Dangerous rip currents for north, west and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 2 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent buoy and altimetry data showing the northerly swell coming in a bit higher than forecast and therefore expecting waves through the morning to be high enough for High Surf Warning, then decreasing this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$
808 WHMY40 PGUM 261653 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 253 AM ChST Fri Jan 27 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270700- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230127T0400Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0013.230127T0400Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 253 AM ChST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH, WEST, AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 11 to 16 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For North and West facing reefs, High Surf Warning until 2pm Friday, then a High Surf Advisory until 6pm Saturday. Dangerous rip currents for north, west and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 2 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent buoy and altimetry data showing the northerly swell coming in a bit higher than forecast and therefore expecting waves through the morning to be high enough for High Surf Warning, then decreasing this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ Slagle
419 WHMY40 PGUM 270608 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 408 PM ChST Fri Jan 27 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 408 PM ChST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH, EAST AND WEST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan waters. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
847 WHMY40 PGUM 271935 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 535 AM ChST Sat Jan 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 535 AM ChST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH, EAST AND WEST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan waters. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 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...Decreasing waves and rip risk, likely falling below hazardous levels by this evening. 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. && $$ Slagle
026 WHMY40 PGUM 280638 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 438 PM ChST Sat Jan 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230129T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230128T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 438 PM ChST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT FOR EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For north, east and west facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The High Risk of Rip Currents on north and west facing reefs and High Surf Advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 pm. A New Risk of Rip Currents is issued for east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
804 WHMY40 PGUM 282020 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 620 AM ChST Sun Jan 29 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-291030- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230129T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 620 AM ChST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs. * 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. && $$ Stanko
946 WHMY40 PGUM 290548 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 348 PM ChST Sun Jan 29 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-292100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230130T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 348 PM ChST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
827 WHMY40 PGUM 292024 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 624 AM ChST Mon Jan 30 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-301030- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230130T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 624 AM ChST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * 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. && $$ Stanko
298 WHMY40 PGUM 300421 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 221 PM ChST Mon Jan 30 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-300530- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-230130T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 221 PM ChST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High Rip Current Risk has been cancelled due to seas dropping below criteria levels. $$ Bowsher
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 1:15 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 12 hr | |
| Jan 19, 3:07 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 4 days |
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