Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Guam

Issued

Jun 18, 2026, 7:43 PM CDT (00:43 UTC)

Expired

Jun 19, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT

In force

6 hr

Issued by

NWS Guam

314 
WHMY40 PGUM 190043
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1043 AM ChST Fri Jun 19 2026

GUZ001-190700-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0016.260619T0043Z-260619T0700Z/
Guam-
1043 AM ChST Fri Jun 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR EAST-FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Buoy data indicates seas capable of producing
  surf up to 11 ft along east-facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents
  can occur with surf of these heights throughout the rest of today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

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Mesa

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