Rip Current Statement for Tinian; Saipan
What: Dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: East facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. When: Through this afternoon.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE
East facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
WHEN
Through this afternoon.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Developing Tropical Depression 08W will create surf heights of 7 to 9 feet along east facing reefs as it crosses near Tinian and Saipan today.
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.