Sinapalo, Rota, Northern Mariana Islands Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents along east-facing
reefs is now in effect through Thursday afternoon as latest model
guidance shows little change in the sea state. Buoy data continues
to support swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet.
Conditions will continue to be monitored over the next couple of
days.

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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