Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 25, 2024, 8:26 PM CST. It was in force for 11 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2024, 8:26 PM CST (02:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 6, 2024, 1:00 AM CST
- In force
- 11 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
265 WHMY40 PGUM 260226 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1226 PM ChST Fri Jan 26 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260900- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.240126T0226Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0003.240126T0226Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 1226 PM ChST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * 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...A long period swell is causing surf and risk of rip currents to become hazardous to beach goers and on water crafters. 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. && $$ Bowsher
23 follow-up statements
084 WHMY40 PGUM 260541 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 341 PM ChST Fri Jan 26 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-261900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 341 PM ChST Fri Jan 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
085 WHMY40 PGUM 261756 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 356 AM ChST Sat Jan 27 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 356 AM ChST Sat Jan 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * 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. && $$ Simpson
195 WHMY40 PGUM 270557 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 357 PM ChST Sat Jan 27 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 357 PM ChST Sat Jan 27 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
232 WHMY40 PGUM 271802 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 402 AM ChST Sun Jan 28 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 402 AM ChST Sun Jan 28 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * 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. && $$ Simpson
318 WHMY40 PGUM 280536 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 336 PM ChST Sun Jan 28 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-281900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 336 PM ChST Sun Jan 28 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are on a downward trend on west and north facing reefs, however, another shearline is anticipated to move in shortly after the current one leaves. What this means is the advisories will likely just be carried through the short down period to the next elevated period. That way there isn't the confusion of why products were cancelled to just be restarted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
866 WHMY40 PGUM 282013 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 613 AM ChST Mon Jan 29 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-290700- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240129T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 613 AM ChST Mon Jan 29 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 5 PM this afternoon. * 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...We are on a downward trend on west and north facing reefs, however, another shearline is anticipated to move in shortly after the current one leaves. This means that surf will rise again later this week, probably along north and east facing reefs. However, the gap is long enough we will allow the advisory to lapse and put out a new one soon. 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. && $$ Stanko
335 WHMY40 PGUM 290517 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 317 PM ChST Mon Jan 29 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-291930- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 317 PM ChST Mon Jan 29 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are on a downward trend on west and north facing reefs, however, another shearline is anticipated to move in shortly after the current one leaves. This means that surf will rise again later this week, probably along north and east facing reefs. However, the gap is long enough we will allow the advisory to lapse and put out a new one soon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
224 WHMY40 PGUM 292006 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 606 AM ChST Tue Jan 30 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-301015- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 606 AM ChST Tue Jan 30 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * 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 along west facing reefs has fallen below advisory levels. However, another shearline is moving in. This means that surf will rise again shortly, probably along north and east facing reefs. 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. && $$ Stanko
309 WHMY40 PGUM 300436 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 236 PM ChST Tue Jan 30 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-302000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 236 PM ChST Tue Jan 30 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
044 WHMY40 PGUM 302008 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 608 AM ChST Wed Jan 31 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-311015- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 608 AM ChST Wed Jan 31 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * 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. && $$ Stanko
824 WHMY40 PGUM 310445 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 245 PM ChST Wed Jan 31 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-311845- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 245 PM ChST Wed Jan 31 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. FOr the High Rip Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kelly
592 WHMY40 PGUM 312004 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 604 AM ChST Thu Feb 1 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-011015- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 604 AM ChST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... * 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...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. 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. && $$ Stanko
494 WHMY40 PGUM 010515 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 315 PM ChST Thu Feb 1 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-011915- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240202T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 315 PM ChST Thu Feb 1 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kelly
257 WHMY40 PGUM 011810 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 410 AM ChST Fri Feb 2 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-020815- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240203T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 410 AM ChST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Saturday. 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. && $$ Doll
871 WHMY40 PGUM 020738 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 538 PM ChST Fri Feb 2 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022145- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240203T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 538 PM ChST Fri Feb 2 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon along north facing reefs and through late Monday night along east facing reefs. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
826 WHMY40 PGUM 021732 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 332 AM ChST Sat Feb 3 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-030745- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240203T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 332 AM ChST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST SATURDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon along north facing reefs and through late Monday night along east facing reefs. * 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. && $$ Doll
072 WHMY40 PGUM 030537 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 337 PM ChST Sat Feb 3 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-031945- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240203T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 337 PM ChST Sat Feb 3 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY AND HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS ARE CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
570 WHMY40 PGUM 031742 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 342 AM ChST Sun Feb 4 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-040745- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 342 AM ChST Sun Feb 4 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East 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. && $$ Doll
885 WHMY40 PGUM 040544 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 344 PM ChST Sun Feb 4 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-041945- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 344 PM ChST Sun Feb 4 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
231 WHMY40 PGUM 041829 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 429 AM ChST Mon Feb 5 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-050800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 429 AM ChST Mon Feb 5 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * 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. && $$ Simpson
713 WHMY40 PGUM 050540 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 340 PM ChST Mon Feb 5 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-051945- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240206T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 340 PM ChST Mon Feb 5 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
870 WHMY40 PGUM 051758 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 358 AM ChST Tue Feb 6 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240206T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 358 AM ChST Tue Feb 6 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. && $$ Simpson
978 WHMY40 PGUM 060654 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 454 PM ChST Tue Feb 6 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060800- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240206T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 454 PM ChST Tue Feb 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON... Wave heights are falling at the Tanapag buoy, which is allowing surf heights to diminish as well. This has allowed the risk of rip currents to fall to moderate. $$ Stanko
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 8:24 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 11 days | |
| Jan 25, 8:26 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 8 days | |
| Jan 25, 10:42 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 4 days |
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Sources
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