Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Nov 9, 2024, 11:46 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 10, 2024, 1:00 AM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
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The facts
- Issued
- Nov 9, 2024, 11:46 PM CST (05:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 10, 2024, 1:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2024, 12:12 PM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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952 WHMY40 PGUM 100546 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 346 PM ChST Sun Nov 10 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-102000- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0015.241110T0700Z-241112T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 346 PM ChST Sun Nov 10 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * 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. && $$ DS
14 follow-up statements
969 WHMY40 PGUM 101752 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 352 AM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241112T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 352 AM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Simpson
668 WHMY40 PGUM 110718 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 518 PM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112130- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 518 PM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 ...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. && $$ Doll
630 WHMY40 PGUM 111054 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 854 PM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-111900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 854 PM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Simpson
645 WHMY40 PGUM 111759 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 359 AM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 359 AM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through early Thursday. * 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. && $$ Simpson
938 WHMY40 PGUM 111806 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 AM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120800- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 AM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through early Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Simpson
757 WHMY40 PGUM 120548 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 348 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-122000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 348 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through early Thursday. * 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. && $$ Doll
949 WHMY40 PGUM 120640 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 440 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 GUZ001-122045- /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.Y.0003.241112T0640Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam- 440 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ001>003-122045- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 440 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through early Thursday. * 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. && $$ Doll
159 WHMY40 PGUM 121131 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 931 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 GUZ001-121815- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam- 931 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ001>003-121815- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 931 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * 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. && $$ Simpson
362 WHMY40 PGUM 121158 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 958 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 GUZ001-121815- /O.COR.PGUM.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam- 958 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 Corrected to add missing shore and reef directions. ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday, for windward facing shores, mainly north to west. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night for east facing reefs. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ001>003-121815- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 958 PM ChST Tue Nov 12 2024 Corrected to add missing reef directions. ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * 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. && $$ Simpson
888 WHMY40 PGUM 121742 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 342 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 GUZ001-130600- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam- 342 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday, for windward facing shores, mainly north to east. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight for east facing reefs. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ001>003-130600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 342 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * 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. && $$ Simpson
913 WHMY40 PGUM 122345 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 945 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 GUZ001-131345- /O.CAN.PGUM.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0049.241112T2345Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam- 945 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ001>003-131345- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0049.241112T2345Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 945 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Rota, Tinian and Saipan Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * 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. && $$ Doll
900 WHMY40 PGUM 130017 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1017 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 GUZ001-131345- /O.CAN.PGUM.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0049.241113T0011Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam- 1017 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ001>003-131345- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0049.241113T0010Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1017 AM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Thursday. * 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. && $$ Doll
626 WHMY40 PGUM 130631 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 431 PM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 431 PM ChST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
760 WHMY40 PGUM 131812 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 412 AM ChST Thu Nov 14 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-131915- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241113T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 412 AM ChST Thu Nov 14 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The surf and rip current risk along east facing reefs has diminished as Tropical Storm Man-yi has pushed well away from the Marianas. $$ DS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 11:47 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 25 hr |
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Sources
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