Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 19 at 10:43AM ChST until June 19 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Buoy data indicates seas capable of producing
surf up to 11 ft along east-facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents
can occur with surf of these heights throughout the rest of today.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov