Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued August 22 at 3:57AM ChST until August 23 at 3:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...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
Typhoon Saudel will bring an increase in surf and produce a high
risk of rip currents along the east-facing reefs of Guam and Rota
through at least Sunday afternoon. As Saudel moves closer to the
far northern Marianas, surf will build along north facing reefs,
potentially becoming hazardous later this 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov