Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 12, 2024, 10:31 PM CST. It was in force for 10 days.
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- Issued
- Jan 12, 2024, 10:31 PM CST (04:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 10 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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861 WHMY40 PGUM 130431 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 231 PM ChST Sat Jan 13 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.240113T0431Z-240116T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0002.240113T0431Z-240116T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 231 PM ChST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
22 follow-up statements
770 WHMY40 PGUM 131753 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 353 AM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240116T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 353 AM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Simpson
829 WHMY40 PGUM 140557 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 357 PM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 357 PM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 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...Surf is expected to drop below 9 feet Tuesday, but is expected to quickly rebuild Wednesday as the north swell rebuilds. 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. && $$ Schank
292 WHMY40 PGUM 141750 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 AM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 AM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf is expected to drop below 9 feet Tuesday, but is expected to quickly rebuild Wednesday as a new north swell generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives to the region. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Montvila
199 WHMY40 PGUM 150555 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9, increasing to 12 to 14 ft Wednesday, along with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 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...Surf may to drop below 9 feet briefly Tuesday, but is expected to quickly rebuild by Wednesday as a new north-northwest swell generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives to the region. Surf may also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs. As this event evolves, the swell will become more northeasterly potentially expanding the highs surf and high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs later in the week. 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. && $$ Schank
763 WHMY40 PGUM 151800 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 400 AM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 400 AM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft, increasing to 12 to 14 ft Wednesday, along with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf may drop below 9 feet briefly today, but is expected to quickly rebuild by Wednesday as a new north- northwest swell generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives. Surf may also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs. As this event evolves, the swell will become more northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the second half of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && && $$ Montvila
647 WHMY40 PGUM 160630 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 430 PM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 430 PM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, increasing to 12 to 14 feet Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Friday. * 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...As a north-northwest swell generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives, surf will build. Surf may also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs Wednesday into Thursday. As this event evolves, the swell will become more northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the second half of the week. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
085 WHMY40 PGUM 161801 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 401 AM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 401 AM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, increasing to 12 feet or higher this afternoon, along with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As a north-northwest swell generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives, surf will build. Surf may also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs later this afternoon or tonight. As this event evolves, the swell will become more northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the second half of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Montvila
390 WHMY40 PGUM 170449 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 249 PM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172000- /O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0001.240117T0449Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 249 PM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 17 feet and extremely dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As this event evolves, the swell will become more northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the second half of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. && $$ Kleeschulte
370 WHMY40 PGUM 171747 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 347 AM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 347 AM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 17 feet and extremely dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The swell is becoming more northeasterly, bringing hazardous surf and high rip current risk to east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. && $$ Montvila
432 WHMY40 PGUM 180604 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 404 PM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182100- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.240118T2000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 404 PM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH 6 AM MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 16 feet extremely dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large northerly swell will gradually shift to north-northeast Friday while decreasing slightly. This should allow surf to decrease on west facing reefs Friday but increase on east facing reefs. Surf heights should ultimately fall below 15 foot 'dangerous' levels early Friday, but remain 'hazardous' through Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. && $$ Aydlett
867 WHMY40 PGUM 181956 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 556 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191000- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.240118T2000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 556 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
371 WHMY40 PGUM 182153 AAA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 753 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191200- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 753 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM 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. && $$ Stanko
660 WHMY40 PGUM 182154 AAB CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 754 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191200- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 754 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
309 WHMY40 PGUM 190555 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024 ...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 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, trough 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, also through 6 AM 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. && $$ Simpson
572 WHMY40 PGUM 192016 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 616 AM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-201030- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 616 AM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Stanko
330 WHMY40 PGUM 200552 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 352 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 352 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 ...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 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...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. 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. && $$ Simpson
085 WHMY40 PGUM 201318 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1118 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 MPZ002-003-210330- /O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0003.240120T1318Z-240120T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.240120T2000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 1118 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CHST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 14 to 18 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A new pulse of energy has raised wave heights enough to produce dangerous surf once again. It is expected to be short-lived, just several hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-210330- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota- 1118 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024 ...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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Guam and Rota Counties. * 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. && $$ Stanko
126 WHMY40 PGUM 202006 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 606 AM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024 MPZ002-003-211015- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240120T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 606 AM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-211015- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota- 606 AM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * 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 Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. 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. && $$ Stanko
957 WHMY40 PGUM 210447 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 247 PM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001-212000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Guam-Rota- 247 PM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ002-003-212000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 247 PM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
726 WHMY40 PGUM 211947 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 547 AM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001-221000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240122T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/ Guam-Rota- 547 AM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TODAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon ChST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPZ002-003-221000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240122T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 547 AM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TODAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon ChST today. 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. && $$ Stanko
087 WHMY40 PGUM 220435 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 235 PM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 235 PM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through 4 AM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
578 WHMY40 PGUM 221751 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 351 AM ChST Tue Jan 23 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221900- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 351 AM ChST Tue Jan 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CHST EARLY THIS MORNING... Swells and periods are gradually diminishing within the Marianas Coastal Waters. This has allowed the risk of rip currents to fall to moderate levels. $$ Stanko
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 10:31 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 4 days | |
| Jan 13, 12:34 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 46 hr |
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