Wind Advisory in Effect; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

   

Wind Advisory in Effect; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

An airport wind advisory is in effect for the Guam International Airport until 6 p.m. this evening. Winds of 15 to 20 knots, with gusts to 25 knots, are possible. Practice caution if traveling in these conditions.  

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous conditions.

A high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through late Sunday night along east facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. If caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

A small craft advisory remains in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. this evening. East winds of 20 to 25 knots are expected. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind the community to avoid dangerous rip currents, especially east facing reefs and beaches. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags, and signs. 

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
For more information, contact GHS/OCD Public Information Officer Jenna G. Blas at (671) 489-2540 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.gov.
 
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