High Risk of Rip Currents Remains in Effect; Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

   

High Risk of Rip Currents Remains in Effect; Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

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

high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through tonight. Dangerous rip currents are expected along east facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous conditions. 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.  

red flag warning remains in effect for Guam until 6 p.m. this evening. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph are expected this afternoon. The highest threat is expected for the southern part of Guam, mainly along and south of Cross Island Road. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

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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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