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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Guam

March 23, 2023

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Mar 23, 2023, 1:32 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 24, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Mar 23, 2023, 1:32 PM CDT (18:32 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 24, 2023, 3:00 AM CDT
Expired: Mar 27, 2023, 10:42 PM CDT
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

010 
WHMY40 PGUM 231832
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
432 AM ChST Fri Mar 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241315-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0009.230324T0800Z-230326T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
432 AM ChST Fri Mar 24 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

Slagle

9 follow-up statements

650 
WHMY40 PGUM 240601
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
401 PM ChST Fri Mar 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-242015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.230324T0800Z-230326T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
401 PM ChST Fri Mar 24 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters.

* 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.

&&

$$

Kelly

262 
WHMY40 PGUM 241719
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
319 AM ChST Sat Mar 25 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-250800-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
319 AM ChST Sat Mar 25 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

BPB

608 
WHMY40 PGUM 250527
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
327 PM ChST Sat Mar 25 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-251930-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
327 PM ChST Sat Mar 25 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.

&&

$$

Kelly

084 
WHMY40 PGUM 251726
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
326 AM ChST Sun Mar 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
326 AM ChST Sun Mar 26 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

BPB

374 
WHMY40 PGUM 260451
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-261900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
251 PM ChST Sun Mar 26 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.

&&

$$

Kelly

016 
WHMY40 PGUM 262256
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
856 AM ChST Mon Mar 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271300-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230327T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
856 AM ChST Mon Mar 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

339 
WHMY40 PGUM 270454
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
254 PM ChST Mon Mar 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230328T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
254 PM ChST Mon Mar 27 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

004 
WHMY40 PGUM 272024
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
624 AM ChST Tue Mar 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230328T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
624 AM ChST Tue Mar 28 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING...

* 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

647 
WHMY40 PGUM 280342
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
142 PM ChST Tue Mar 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280445-
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230328T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
142 PM ChST Tue Mar 28 2023

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

Buoy and surf observations show that the rip current risk has fallen
into the moderate category. 

$$

Kelly

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Sources

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