Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 5 at 4:01PM ChST until April 7 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:01pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
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...The going trade-wind surge will keep the the
trade swell elevated, continuing the high risk or rip currents
along east facing reefs. Surf will also be elevated along north
facing reefs due to swell wrap around.
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: