Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Mar 10, 2024, 12:30 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 10, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2024, 12:30 PM CDT (17:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 10, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
694 WHMY40 PGUM 101730 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 330 AM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110800- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0008.240311T0800Z-240314T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 330 AM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday 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. && $$ Montvila
16 follow-up statements
716 WHMY40 PGUM 101827 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 427 AM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110830- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0008.240310T2000Z-240314T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 427 AM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Montvila
897 WHMY40 PGUM 110524 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 324 PM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-111930- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240314T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 324 PM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday 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. && $$ Doll
581 WHMY40 PGUM 110714 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 514 PM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240314T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 514 PM ChST Mon Mar 11 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, along north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM Wednesday. For the High Rip Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights will rapidly build tonight, peaking late Monday night through early Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
499 WHMY40 PGUM 111759 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 359 AM ChST Tue Mar 12 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120800- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.240311T1759Z-240313T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240314T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 359 AM ChST Tue Mar 12 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, along north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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. && $$ Montvila
064 WHMY40 PGUM 120533 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 333 PM ChST Tue Mar 12 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-121945- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240316T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240313T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 333 PM ChST Tue Mar 12 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, along north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
585 WHMY40 PGUM 122014 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 614 AM ChST Wed Mar 13 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-131015- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240313T0800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 614 AM ChST Wed Mar 13 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ Stanko
744 WHMY40 PGUM 130606 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 PM ChST Wed Mar 13 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 PM ChST Wed Mar 13 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
528 WHMY40 PGUM 131957 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 557 AM ChST Thu Mar 14 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-141000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 557 AM ChST Thu Mar 14 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$ Stanko
591 WHMY40 PGUM 140522 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 322 PM ChST Thu Mar 14 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 322 PM ChST Thu Mar 14 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave models show seas steadily subsiding Friday which may allow surf to fall below 9 ft and thus lower the risk of rip currents from high to moderate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Aydlett
509 WHMY40 PGUM 141829 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 429 AM ChST Fri Mar 15 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150830- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 429 AM ChST Fri Mar 15 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave models show seas steadily subsiding Saturday evening which may allow surf to fall below 9 ft and thus lower the risk of rip currents from high to moderate. 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. && $$ Doll
729 WHMY40 PGUM 150426 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 226 PM ChST Fri Mar 15 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240317T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 226 PM ChST Fri Mar 15 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave models show seas steadily subsiding Sunday evening which may allow surf to fall below 9 ft and thus lower the risk of rip currents from high to moderate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
202 WHMY40 PGUM 151758 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 358 AM ChST Sat Mar 16 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240317T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 358 AM ChST Sat Mar 16 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave models show seas steadily subsiding Sunday evening which may allow surf to fall below 9 ft and thus lower the risk of rip currents from high to moderate. 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. && $$ Doll
627 WHMY40 PGUM 160445 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 245 PM ChST Sat Mar 16 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240317T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 245 PM ChST Sat Mar 16 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave models show seas steadily subsiding by Sunday evening which may allow surf to fall below 9 ft and thus lower the risk of rip currents from high to moderate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
555 WHMY40 PGUM 161810 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 410 AM ChST Sun Mar 17 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240317T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 410 AM ChST Sun Mar 17 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave models show seas steadily subsiding by this evening which may allow surf to fall below 9 feet and thus lower the risk of rip currents from high to moderate. 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. && $$ Montvila
729 WHMY40 PGUM 170541 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 341 PM ChST Sun Mar 17 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170645- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240317T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 341 PM ChST Sun Mar 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... Surf have subsided sufficiently to allow the rip current risk to decrease to moderate. $$ Kleeschulte
984 WHMY40 PGUM 170544 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 344 PM ChST Sun Mar 17 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170645- /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240317T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 344 PM ChST Sun Mar 17 2024 Corrected TYPO ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... Surf has subsided sufficiently to allow the rip current risk to decrease to moderate. $$ Kleeschulte
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 6:02 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 57 hr |
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Sources
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