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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
335 AM ChST Sun Dec 22 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220900-
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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
335 AM ChST Sun Dec 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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...A larger pulse of long-period north swell
  arrives early this morning, creating hazardous surf and
  dangerous rip currents along north facing reefs through Monday.
  Surf along west facing reefs will be noticeably elevated,
  expected to approach but not to exceed hazardous levels at this
  time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

Bowsher

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