Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued August 21 at 4:17AM ChST until August 23 at 3:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...From 3 PM ChST this afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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 an increase in surf and produce
a high risk of rip currents along the east-facing reefs of the
Marianas through at least Sunday afternoon. As Saudel moves
closer to the far northern Marianas, surf builds along north-
facing reefs, potentially becoming hazardous over the weekend.
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; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov