Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 3:52AM ChST until April 10 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strengthening easterly swell will continue
to bring a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs of
the Marianas, now through at least late Friday afternoon. As
tropical disturbance Invest 90W passes near the Marianas, swells
along the lee side of said system may continue to bring elevated
surf along east and potentially south facing reefs during the
weekend.
Instruction:
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: