Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Rip Current Statement

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.

MPTinian; Saipan

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.