Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 6 at 4:13AM ChST until April 7 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 1:15am
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 trade
swell elevated, continuing the high risk of 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: