Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 10 at 4:22AM ChST until April 12 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 11:22am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly swell will continue to strengthen as
Tropical Depression 04W starts to build swell in earnest. The swell
will continue to strengthen until Sunday when it turns toward the
southeast. Surf could even rise to dangerous levels along various
reefs which could change as TD 04W moves.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov