Guam Village, GU
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In effect from Saturday 10/31 3:55 PM GMT+10 – Monday 11/02 4:00 AM GMT+10
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
What
Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents.
Where
West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.
When
Until 4 AM ChST Monday.
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
Typhoon In-fa will send pulses of an elevated, long-period, northwest swell over the next few days. Surf may drop below 9 ft on Sunday, but will quickly return to advisory levels shortly thereafter. As such, the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk Statement were extended at least through Sunday night.
What to Do
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Guam
- Rota
- Tinian
- Saipan
Tips to Stay Safe
A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions.
- Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore.
- Always stay near lifeguards.
- Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly.
In effect from Saturday 10/31 3:55 PM GMT+10 – Monday 11/02 4:00 AM GMT+10
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
What
Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents.
Where
West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.
When
Until 4 AM ChST Monday.
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
Typhoon In-fa will send pulses of an elevated, long-period, northwest swell over the next few days. Surf may drop below 9 ft on Sunday, but will quickly return to advisory levels shortly thereafter. As such, the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk Statement were extended at least through Sunday night.
What to Do
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Guam
- Rota
- Tinian
- Saipan
Tips to Stay Safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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