Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 3:58AM ChST until April 20 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* 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 today.
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 Tropical Storm 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: