Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Guam

Issued

Jul 17, 2024, 1:11 AM CDT (06:11 UTC)

Expired

Jul 17, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT

In force

14 hr

Issued by

NWS Guam

853 
WHMY40 PGUM 170611
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
411 PM ChST Wed Jul 17 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171800-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0013.240717T0611Z-240717T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
411 PM ChST Wed Jul 17 2024

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf of 7 to 10 feet along east facing reefs
  should subside to a range of 6 to 8 feet 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.

&&

$$

Simpson

526 
WHMY40 PGUM 172001
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
601 AM ChST Thu Jul 18 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172115-
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240717T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
601 AM ChST Thu Jul 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EARLY THIS MORNING...

Seas have eased about a foot, with the Ritidian buoy showing the
significant wave height of around 4 to 6 feet this morning. This
suggests that surf has dropped below 9 feet along east facing reefs,
making the risk of rip currents moderate once again.

$$

Stanko

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