Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued December 21 at 3:51AM ChST until December 22 at 6:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 9:51am
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The east swell is expected to diminish
over the next day or so, however a strong north swell will likely
take its place around Sunday. This new swell may cause the risk to
on north and west facing reefs to become high.
Instruction:
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:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU