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Rip Current Statement
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Rip Current Statement issued May 4 at 4:04PM ChST until May 7 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is expected to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs for much of the coming week.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
May 4, 2026, 6:04 AM
Expires
May 4, 2026, 8:15 PM
Issued
May 4, 2026, 6:04 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Tiyan GU
National Weather Service