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Public warned of rip currents until Saturday afternoon
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Posted on Feb 01 2023
The public is being warned that there is a high risk of rip currents from Wednesday evening through Saturday afternoon on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point., dangerous rip currents are expected in east facing reefs of the Marianas from this evening through Saturday afternoon.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Surf is expected to reach 9 to 11 feet for the event. This will be a long event and this advisory may be extended. A high surf advisory may also be needed for these reefs.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are reminded to stay out of the water along east facing reef lines. Swim near a lifeguard. 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. (PR)
