Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 22 at 3:38PM ChST until March 24 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated northeast to east swell, and minor
long-period northeast swell will continue to produce a high
risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Tuesday
afternoon.
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: