Rip Current Statement for Guam; Rota; Tinian +1 more
What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: East facing reefs of the Marianas. When: Through Thursday afternoon.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
East facing reefs of the Marianas.
WHEN
Through Thursday afternoon.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Buoy data supports swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet along east-facing reefs. Therefore, a high risk of rip currents remains in effect through this afternoon.
Instructions
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.