The public is being warned of a high risk of rip currents through Thursday afternoon. <\/p>\n
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, there will also be a high risk of dangerous rip currents along east facing reefs through Thursday morning. The high risk of rip currents could extend to north facing reefs early next week.<\/p>\n
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Stay out of the water. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Do not 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.<\/p>\n
The public is being advised to avoid venturing out along east facing reefs and beaches. Strong rip currents will be life threatening.<\/p>\n
A small craft advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon. This means that wind speeds of 20 to 25 knots and combined seas of 9 to 12 feet are expected to produce wave conditions hazardous to small craft.<\/p>\n
East to northeast winds of 15 to 25 knots are expected the next few days, with occasional gusts to 30 knots.<\/p>\n
Combined seas of 8 to 10 feet will increase to between 10 and 12 feet by today, Monday.<\/p>\n
The public and inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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