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Public warned of dangerous rip currents until Thursday
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Posted on Dec 30 2019
The public is being warned of a high risk of rip currents through Thursday afternoon.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, there will also be a high risk of dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs through Thursday morning. The high risk of rip currents could extend to north facing reefs early next week.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Stay out of the water. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Do not 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.
The public is being advised to avoid venturing out along east facing reefs and beaches. Strong rip currents will be life threatening.
A small craft advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon. This means that wind speeds of 20 to 25 knots and combined seas of 9 to 12 feet are expected to produce wave conditions hazardous to small craft.
East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 knots are expected the next few days, with occasional gusts to 30 knots.
Combined seas of 8 to 10 feet will increase to between 10 and 12 feet by today, Monday.
The public and inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions.
