Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 6 at 3:53PM ChST until April 8 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 10:53pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The trade-wind surge is expected to weaken
near the Marianas Tuesday, however, the trade swell will remain
elevated due to stronger winds north of Pohnpei and Kosrae. This
will continue the high risk of rip currents through at least
Wednesday afternoon and possibly longer as a circulation develops
near Pohnpei.
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: