Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
319 AM ChST Mon Feb 16 2026

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
319 AM ChST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade-wind swell maintains a high
  risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Tuesday
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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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