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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Tiyan GU

309 AM ChST Thu May 7 2026



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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-

309 AM ChST Thu May 7 2026



...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS

AFTERNOON...

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone and

  dangerous rip currents.



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



* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST this

  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday

  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...Elevated trade swell is being reinforced by

  a surge in trade winds due to the pressure gradient between 

  Tropical Storm Hagupit 05W to the south and a high-pressure 

  system to the north. These feature combined are producing up to 

  12 foot surf along east facing reefs and 10 foot surf along 

  north facing reefs. The high surf advisory may be extend in the 

  afternoon package. The high risk of rip currents is expected 

  through Sunday.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.



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