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Rip Current Statement
ActiveGuam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Today's surf observations indicate surf of 7 to 10 feet along north-facing reefs. The long-period north swell that originated from Typhoon Cempaka has most likely peaked today, but may take more time to subiside. Therefore, large surf and dangerous rip currents will likely continue through Saturday afternoon.
Instructions
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
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