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Rip Current Statement
ActiveTinian; Saipan
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East and south facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Monday.
* 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...As Super Typhoon Champi continues moving away from the Marianas, swells from the southeast have diminished enough for surf to drop below 15 FT and for coastal inundation to no longer be a concern. However, elevated surf and dangerous rip currents will continue along east and south facing reefs through tonight.
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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