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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS Guam

February 24, 2024

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Feb 24, 2024, 12:31 AM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2024, 12:31 AM CST (06:31 UTC)
Expired
Feb 24, 2024, 2:00 PM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

062 
WHMY40 PGUM 240631
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
431 PM ChST Sat Feb 24 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-242000-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0006.240224T0631Z-240224T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
431 PM ChST Sat Feb 24 2024

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS NOW THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* 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.

&&

$$

Montvila
1 follow-up statement
647 
WHMY40 PGUM 241904
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
504 AM ChST Sun Feb 25 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-242015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240224T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
504 AM ChST Sun Feb 25 2024

...THE HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE 6 AM CHST 
THIS MORNING...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The surf conditions can still be hazardous in some locations,
especially along the eastern reefs, so continue to use caution
near the ocean.

&&

$$

Simpson

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Sources

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