Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 24 at 5:50AM ChST until March 24 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
March 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A northeast to east swell will continue to
support a high risk of rip currents today. The easterly swell will
slowly subside through the day and should allow the risk of rip
currents to drop to moderate this evening along east facing reefs.
Instruction:
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:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: