Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 4:26PM ChST until April 12 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 11:26pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 1:00pm
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...Strengthening easterly swell will continue to
bring a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs of the
Marianas, now through at least Sunday afternoon. As Tropical
Depression 04W continues to strengthen, swells may result in
hazardous surf along north facing reefs with dangerous surf along
east and south facing reefs over the weekend through the middle of
next week.
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