Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 23 at 5:07PM ChST until June 23 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 12:07am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...East facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...Through 6 PM ChST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights of 7 to 9 feet are expected to
continue along east facing reefs as Tropical Storm Higos pulls
away from Tinian and Saipan this afternoon.
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:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov