Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 18 at 5:28PM ChST until April 20 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:28am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Updated expiration times.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CHST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and dangerous rip
currents. Minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected.
* WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs and shorelines of
Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM ChST Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 AM
ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures expected. 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...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away,
the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and
surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: