Rip Current Statement 12/20/2024 09:51 for Guam, Northern Mariana Islands areas

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