Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at May 19, 2024, 11:57 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 19, 2024, 11:57 AM CDT (16:57 UTC)
- Expired
- May 22, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
395 WHMY40 PGUM 191657 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 257 AM ChST Mon May 20 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200700- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0012.240519T1657Z-240522T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 257 AM ChST Mon May 20 2024 ...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. && $$ Slagle
6 follow-up statements
706 WHMY40 PGUM 200559 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 359 PM ChST Mon May 20 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 359 PM ChST Mon May 20 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Williams
488 WHMY40 PGUM 201740 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 340 AM ChST Tue May 21 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210745- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 340 AM ChST Tue May 21 2024 ...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. && $$ Slagle
541 WHMY40 PGUM 210719 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 519 PM ChST Tue May 21 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 519 PM ChST Tue May 21 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
039 WHMY40 PGUM 211747 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 347 AM ChST Wed May 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 347 AM ChST Wed May 22 2024 ...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. && $$ Slagle
794 WHMY40 PGUM 220756 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 556 PM ChST Wed May 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 556 PM ChST Wed May 22 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A late afternoon altimetry pass showed seas higher than model guidance. Have boosted swell and surf slightly, however, surf should begin to subside Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
095 WHMY40 PGUM 221859 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 459 AM ChST Thu May 23 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240522T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 459 AM ChST Thu May 23 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED TO SUBSIDE THIS MORNING... * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf of 7 to 9 feet along east facing reefs should subside to a range of 6 to 8 feet today, and surf should further subside over the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... It is always best to swim near a lifeguard, and the eastern reefs of the Marianas can be risky at any time. 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. && $$ Simpson
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Sources
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