Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Rip Current Statement

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.

GU, MPGuam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan

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.