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High Surf Advisory
ActiveGuam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Status
In Progress
Started 40 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST this afternoon.
* 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...The long-period north swell that originated from Typhoon Cempaka has most likely peaked yesterday, but could take time to subside. Therefore, large surf and dangerous rip currents will likely continue through this 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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