Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Fir the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. For the High Rip Current Risk, along east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Sunday.

* 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...An east to northeast swell associated with Tropical Storm Saudel will bring hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and produce a high risk of rip currents along the east- facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan through at least Sunday afternoon.