Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 2:40AM ChST until May 21 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents along east-
facing reefs is now in effect through Thursday afternoon, as the
latest model guidance shows little change in the sea state. Buoy
data continues to support swells capable of producing surf up
to 9 feet. Conditions will continue to be monitored over the
next couple of days.
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: