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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Guam

January 30, 2023

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 30, 2023, 11:59 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 31, 2023, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 30, 2023, 11:59 PM CST (05:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 31, 2023, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 24, 2023, 1:16 AM CST
In force
24 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

868 
WHMY40 PGUM 310559
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
359 PM ChST Tue Jan 31 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-312100-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0005.230201T0800Z-230204T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
359 PM ChST Tue Jan 31 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf expected to reach 9 to 11 feet for the
  event. This will be a long event and this advisory may be extended.
  A High Surf Advisory may also be needed for these reefs. 

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.

&&

$$
49 follow-up statements
704 
WHMY40 PGUM 311800
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
400 AM ChST Wed Feb 1 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-010900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.230131T1800Z-230204T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
400 AM ChST Wed Feb 1 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

Schank
280 
WHMY40 PGUM 010501
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
301 PM ChST Wed Feb 1 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-011915-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230204T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
301 PM ChST Wed Feb 1 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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
943 
WHMY40 PGUM 011748
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
348 AM ChST Thu Feb 2 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-020900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230204T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
348 AM ChST Thu Feb 2 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

Schank
542 
WHMY40 PGUM 020554
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
354 PM ChST Thu Feb 2 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
354 PM ChST Thu Feb 2 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS NOW 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.

&&

$$

Kelly
511 
WHMY40 PGUM 021758
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
358 AM ChST Fri Feb 3 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-030900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
358 AM ChST Fri Feb 3 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.

&&

$$

Schank
021 
WHMY40 PGUM 030543
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
343 PM ChST Fri Feb 3 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-031945-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
343 PM ChST Fri Feb 3 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.

&&

$$

Kelly
278 
WHMY40 PGUM 031756
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
356 AM ChST Sat Feb 4 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-040900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
356 AM ChST Sat Feb 4 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The east swell is expected to decrease
  slightly through Sunday, and may allow the risk of rip currents to
  become moderate. However, the east swell is expected to build 
  again Sunday night causing the rip current risk to become high 
  again through at least Tuesday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
463 
WHMY40 PGUM 040556
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
356 PM ChST Sat Feb 4 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042245-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
356 PM ChST Sat Feb 4 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The east swell is expected to decrease 
  slightly through Sunday, and may allow the risk of rip 
  currents to become moderate. However, the east swell is 
  expected to build again Sunday night causing the rip current 
  risk to become high again through at least Tuesday afternoon.

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
615 
WHMY40 PGUM 041757
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
357 AM ChST Sun Feb 5 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-050900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
357 AM ChST Sun Feb 5 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The east swell is expected to decrease
  slightly today, and allow the risk of rip currents to become
  moderate briefly. However, the east swell is expected to rebuild
  tonight causing the rip current risk to become high through 
  Tuesday afternoon. The east swell is then expected to decrease 
  again Tuesday evening.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
656 
WHMY40 PGUM 050541
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 PM ChST Sun Feb 5 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 PM ChST Sun Feb 5 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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Similar to today, rip risk may briefly 
  decrease to moderate Wednesday, however, building east swell 
  through the weekend will likely prolong the high risk of rip 
  currents. 

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
523 
WHMY40 PGUM 051849
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
449 AM ChST Mon Feb 6 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-061000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230207T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
449 AM ChST Mon Feb 6 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip risk may briefly decrease to moderate
  Wednesday. However, building east swell through the weekend will 
  likely prolong the high risk of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
346 
WHMY40 PGUM 060605
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
405 PM ChST Mon Feb 6 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
405 PM ChST Mon Feb 6 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip risk may briefly decrease to moderate
  Wednesday and Wednesday night. However, east swell rebuilds again
  Thursday through the weekend.

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
831 
WHMY40 PGUM 061902
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
502 AM ChST Tue Feb 7 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-071000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
502 AM ChST Tue Feb 7 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip risk may briefly decrease to moderate
  Wednesday and Wednesday night. However, east swell rebuilds again
  Thursday through the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
039 
WHMY40 PGUM 070556
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
356 PM ChST Tue Feb 7 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-072100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
356 PM ChST Tue Feb 7 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East swell slightly diminishes tonight and
  tomorrow, causing rip risk to occasionally decrease to moderate
  sometime Wednesday and Wednesday night. However, east swell 
  rebuilds again Thursday through the weekend.

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
206 
WHMY40 PGUM 071856
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
456 AM ChST Wed Feb 8 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-081000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
456 AM ChST Wed Feb 8 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East swell is expected to further diminish
  slightly through tonight, causing rip risk to briefly fall to
  moderate throughout the next 24 hours. However, east swell 
  rebuilds again starting Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
762 
WHMY40 PGUM 080628
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
428 PM ChST Wed Feb 8 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-082100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
428 PM ChST Wed Feb 8 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East swell is expected to further diminish
  slightly through tonight, causing rip risk to briefly fall to
  moderate, however, east swell rebuilds again starting Thursday.

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
452 
WHMY40 PGUM 081938
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
538 AM ChST Thu Feb 9 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-091000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
538 AM ChST Thu Feb 9 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...

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
868 
WHMY40 PGUM 090500
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
300 PM ChST Thu Feb 9 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-092100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
300 PM ChST Thu Feb 9 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.

&&

$$

Aydlett
488 
WHMY40 PGUM 091810
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
410 AM ChST Fri Feb 10 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-101000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
410 AM ChST Fri Feb 10 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...

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
912 
WHMY40 PGUM 100519
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
319 PM ChST Fri Feb 10 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-102000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
319 PM ChST Fri Feb 10 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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
418 
WHMY40 PGUM 101857
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
457 AM ChST Sat Feb 11 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-111130-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
457 AM ChST Sat Feb 11 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.

&&

$$

Slagle
118 
WHMY40 PGUM 110455
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
255 PM ChST Sat Feb 11 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230212T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
255 PM ChST Sat Feb 11 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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
221 
WHMY40 PGUM 111807
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 AM ChST Sun Feb 12 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120815-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230214T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 AM ChST Sun Feb 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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
688 
WHMY40 PGUM 120605
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
405 PM ChST Sun Feb 12 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-122100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230214T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
405 PM ChST Sun Feb 12 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.

&&

$$

Ziobro
383 
WHMY40 PGUM 121717
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
317 AM ChST Mon Feb 13 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-130800-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230215T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
317 AM ChST Mon Feb 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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 for help.

&&

$$

BPB
755 
WHMY40 PGUM 130602
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
402 PM ChST Mon Feb 13 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230215T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
402 PM ChST Mon Feb 13 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.

&&

$$

Ziobro
620 
WHMY40 PGUM 131733
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
333 AM ChST Tue Feb 14 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
333 AM ChST Tue Feb 14 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THE WEEKEND ALONG EAST FACING
REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through the weekend.

* 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.

&&

$$

BPB
579 
WHMY40 PGUM 140635
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
435 PM ChST Tue Feb 14 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
435 PM ChST Tue Feb 14 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.

&&

$$

Ziobro
166 
WHMY40 PGUM 141804
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 AM ChST Wed Feb 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 AM ChST Wed Feb 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands

* 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
707 
WHMY40 PGUM 150658
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
458 PM ChST Wed Feb 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152200-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
458 PM ChST Wed Feb 15 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
069 
WHMY40 PGUM 151800
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
400 AM ChST Thu Feb 16 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
400 AM ChST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Mariana Islands.

* 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.

&&

$$
969 
WHMY40 PGUM 160618
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
418 PM ChST Thu Feb 16 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162200-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.230217T0800Z-230219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
418 PM ChST Thu Feb 16 2023

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

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CHST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs of the
  Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, along north and east
  facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM 
  Monday. 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...An incoming north swell, a stronger trade
  swell, and higher wind waves are going to produce hazardous surf
  along north facing reefs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
667 
WHMY40 PGUM 161919
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
519 AM ChST Fri Feb 17 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.230217T0800Z-230219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
519 AM ChST Fri Feb 17 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 
AM CHST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For High Surf Advisory along north facing reefs of the
  Marianas. High Risk of Rip Currents for both North and 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 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.

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
963 
WHMY40 PGUM 170709
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
509 PM ChST Fri Feb 17 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.230217T0800Z-230219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
509 PM ChST Fri Feb 17 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs of the
  Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, along north and east
  facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Monday. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous
surf conditions.

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
757 
WHMY40 PGUM 171748
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
348 AM ChST Sat Feb 18 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
348 AM ChST Sat Feb 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs of the
  Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, along 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 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.

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.

&&

$$
026 
WHMY40 PGUM 180447
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
247 PM ChST Sat Feb 18 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
247 PM ChST Sat Feb 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone and 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM ChST Monday. 

* 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
136 
WHMY40 PGUM 181757
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
357 AM ChST Sun Feb 19 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
357 AM ChST Sun Feb 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$
322 
WHMY40 PGUM 190522
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
322 PM ChST Sun Feb 19 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191930-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
322 PM ChST Sun Feb 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone
  and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM ChST Monday.

* 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
652 
WHMY40 PGUM 191734
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
334 AM ChST Mon Feb 20 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
334 AM ChST Mon Feb 20 2023

....HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING
ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS 
AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... 

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Mariana Islands.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.

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.

&&

$$

Bowhser
790 
WHMY40 PGUM 200445
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
245 PM ChST Mon Feb 20 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-201845-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-230220T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230221T2100Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
245 PM ChST Mon Feb 20 2023

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

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf has fallen below hazardous levels along
  north and east facing reefs, therefore the High Surf Advisory is 
  cancelled. 

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
619 
WHMY40 PGUM 201741
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 AM ChST Tue Feb 21 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-211000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230221T2100Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 AM ChST Tue Feb 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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
198 
WHMY40 PGUM 210507
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
307 PM ChST Tue Feb 21 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-211915-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
307 PM ChST Tue Feb 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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
015 
WHMY40 PGUM 211741
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 AM ChST Wed Feb 22 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 AM ChST Wed Feb 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

Montvila
077 
WHMY40 PGUM 220526
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
326 PM ChST Wed Feb 22 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222215-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
326 PM ChST Wed Feb 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
930 
WHMY40 PGUM 220532
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
332 PM ChST Wed Feb 22 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221945-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
332 PM ChST Wed Feb 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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
287 
WHMY40 PGUM 221913
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
513 AM ChST Thu Feb 23 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
513 AM ChST Thu Feb 23 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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
502 
WHMY40 PGUM 230524
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
324 PM ChST Thu Feb 23 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
324 PM ChST Thu Feb 23 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

Aydlett
347 
WHMY40 PGUM 232005
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
605 AM ChST Fri Feb 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
605 AM ChST Fri Feb 24 2023

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

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
010 
WHMY40 PGUM 240716
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
516 PM ChST Fri Feb 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240830-
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230224T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
516 PM ChST Fri Feb 24 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Buoy data and surf observations have shown surf to have dropped 
below 9 feet and causing the risk of rip currents to drop to
moderate.

$$

Bowsher

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 12:39 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM71 hr

Nearby

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

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.