Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Mar 21, 2024, 2:20 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2024, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 21, 2024, 2:20 AM CDT (07:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 22, 2024, 4:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 26, 2024, 12:09 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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378 WHMY40 PGUM 210720 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 520 PM ChST Thu Mar 21 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212200- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.240322T0800Z-240324T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0009.240322T0800Z-240324T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 520 PM ChST Thu Mar 21 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone, along with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan, expected to bring hazardous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Nomogram analysis indicates that there is potential for dangerous surf of 15 feet and above starting Saturday, so a High Surf Warning may be issued if conditions warrant. 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. && $$ Montvila
14 follow-up statements
193 WHMY40 PGUM 211948 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 548 AM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.240322T0800Z-240324T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.240322T0800Z-240324T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 548 AM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring hazardous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Nomogram analysis indicates that there is potential for dangerous surf of 15 feet and above starting Saturday, so a High Surf Warning may be issued if conditions warrant. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
848 WHMY40 PGUM 220551 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 351 PM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.240322T0900Z-240324T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.240322T0900Z-240324T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 351 PM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along north facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM ChST this evening 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring hazardous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Nomogram analysis indicates that there is potential for dangerous surf of 15 feet and above starting Saturday, so a High Surf Warning may be issued if conditions warrant. 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. && $$ Doll
240 WHMY40 PGUM 220728 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 528 PM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222130- /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.S.0006.240322T2100Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.240322T0900Z-240324T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.240322T0900Z-240324T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 528 PM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring hazardous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Nomogram analysis indicates that there is potential for dangerous surf of 15 feet and above starting Saturday, so a High Surf Warning may be issued if conditions warrant. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
308 WHMY40 PGUM 220747 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 547 PM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222200- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.240322T0900Z-240324T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.240322T0900Z-240324T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0006.240322T2100Z-240325T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 547 PM ChST Fri Mar 22 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Along north facing reefs of the Mariana Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring hazardous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Nomogram analysis indicates that there is potential for dangerous surf of 15 feet and above starting Saturday, so a High Surf Warning may be issued if conditions warrant. 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
821 WHMY40 PGUM 221759 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 359 AM ChST Sat Mar 23 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-230800- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0006.240322T2100Z-240325T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 359 AM ChST Sat Mar 23 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MONDAY... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * 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. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 4 PM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 7 AM this morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring hazardous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. A nomogram analysis from a scatterometry pass during the onset of the northerly swell off the east coast of Japan a few cycles ago, in addition to recent model guidance trends, indicate that there is still potential for dangerous surf of 15 feet and above tonight or Sunday along north and/or east facing reefs. If conditions warrant, a High Surf Warning may be issued this afternoon. Due to already high tides, minor coastal inundation of up to 1 foot is possible Sunday through Monday afternoon along north shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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
344 WHMY40 PGUM 230633 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 433 PM ChST Sat Mar 23 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232000- /O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0005.240323T0633Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 433 PM ChST Sat Mar 23 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring dangerous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Due to already high tides, minor coastal inundation of up to 1 foot is possible through Monday afternoon along north shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
443 WHMY40 PGUM 231939 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 539 AM ChST Sun Mar 24 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 539 AM ChST Sun Mar 24 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring dangerous surf to north facing reefs of the Marianas. Due to already high tides, minor coastal inundation of up to 1 foot is possible through Monday afternoon along north shores. Surf will begin to subside later this afternoon, which may allow surf to drop below dangerous levels along east reefs today, and along north reefs tonight. This would allow the High Surf Warning to be downgraded to an Advisory by Monday. Surf will diminish further over the next coming days, potentially falling below hazardous levels along all reefs by Monday afternoon, with the rip current risk also expected to decrease to moderate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$ Montvila
874 WHMY40 PGUM 232058 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 658 AM ChST Sun Mar 24 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241000- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 658 AM ChST Sun Mar 24 2024 Corrected typo in the additional details. ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 significant northerly swell generated by a distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan is expected to bring dangerous surf to north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. Due to already high tides, minor coastal inundation of up to 1 foot is possible through Monday afternoon along north shores. Surf will begin to subside later this afternoon, which may allow surf to drop below dangerous levels along east reefs today, and along north reefs tonight. This would allow the High Surf Warning to be downgraded to an Advisory by Monday. Surf will diminish further over the next coming days, potentially falling below hazardous levels along all reefs by Monday afternoon, with the rip current risk also expected to decrease to moderate. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$ Montvila
357 WHMY40 PGUM 240442 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 242 PM ChST Sun Mar 24 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-242000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 242 PM ChST Sun Mar 24 2024 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 15 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...For the High Surf Warning and Coastal Flood Statement, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of rip Currents, along north and east facing reefs. Hazardous surf will continue along east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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...Seas and surf are gradually decreasing, allowing surf to fall below dangerous levels along east facing reefs. However, hazardous surf of 10 to 13 feet and dangerous rip currents will continue along east facing reefs. As the surf continues to subside, the High Surf Warning could be downgraded to a High Surf Advisory by Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
012 WHMY40 PGUM 241754 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 354 AM ChST Mon Mar 25 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-250800- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0034.240324T1754Z-240325T2000Z/ /O.CAN.PGUM.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240325T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 354 AM ChST Mon Mar 25 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Various northerly swells and localized wind waves have diminished enough to allow surf to fall below dangerous levels. Even so, surf is expected to remain hazardous along north and east facing reefs through at least late tonight or early Tuesday morning. Due to a significant drop in surf, coastal inundation is no longer a threat along northern shores. 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. && $$ Montvila
824 WHMY40 PGUM 250431 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 231 PM ChST Mon Mar 25 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-252000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240325T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 231 PM ChST Mon Mar 25 2024 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas; for the High Risk of Rip Currents, north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas and surf continue to slowly subside, allowing the surf to fall below hazardous levels along east facing reefs. Surf is expected to fall below hazardous levels on north facing reefs Tuesday morning. Seas look to remain high enough to maintain a High Risk of Rip Currents through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
675 WHMY40 PGUM 251942 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 542 AM ChST Tue Mar 26 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260945- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240326T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 542 AM ChST Tue Mar 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas; for the High Risk of Rip Currents, north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 5 PM CHST for north facing reefs, through late tonight for 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas and surf continue to slowly subside, allowing the surf to fall below hazardous levels along east facing reefs. Surf is expected to fall below hazardous levels on north facing reefs Tuesday morning. Seas look to remain high enough to maintain a High Risk of Rip Currents through Tuesday night. 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. && $$ Doll
526 WHMY40 PGUM 260559 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 359 PM ChST Tue Mar 26 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-261900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240326T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 359 PM ChST Tue Mar 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...THE HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS CONTINUES FOR EAST FACING REEFS UNTIL 5 AM CHST WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Risk of Rip Currents, east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through 5 AM CHST Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions along the eastern shores. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas and surf continue to subside, but the waves along the eastern coasts remain high enough to maintain a High Risk of Rip Currents through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Simpson
149 WHMY40 PGUM 261709 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 309 AM ChST Wed Mar 27 2024 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-261815- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240326T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 309 AM ChST Wed Mar 27 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... The latest observational data suggests the threat of high rip risks has passed. Thus, the headline has been cancelled. $$ Doll
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 12:45 AM CDT | Fire Weather Watch | GUM | 19 hr | |
| Mar 21, 2:20 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 47 hr | |
| Mar 21, 2:20 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 5 days |
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