Press Release – Rip Current Statement in effect until Nov 12 500pm

   

Press Release – Rip Current Statement in effect until Nov 12 500pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Rip a current Statement in effect for Guam until Tuesday, November 12 at 5:00pm.

Dangerous rip currents expected for east facing reefs of the Marianas.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind residents:
  • Swim near a lifeguard. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deep water
  • If caught in a rip current, relax and float
  • If able, swim in the direction following the shoreline
  • If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
For more information, contact Acting Public Information Officer Stephen Cahill at (671) 489-9517 or via email at stephen.cahill@ghs.guam.gov.
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