Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 2:54AM ChST until May 19 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is producing surf up
to around 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs. Swell and surf look to relax briefly today, but
then increase to 9 feet along east facing reefs on tonight.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov