{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.fe5cce4f0531cfbb3b47f53f8d519d75a493ef60.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 2:40AM ChST until May 21 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.fe5cce4f0531cfbb3b47f53f8d519d75a493ef60.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Tiyan GU"},"word_count":169,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Rip Current Statement: Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 2:40AM ChST until May 21 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan\n**Issued by:** NWS Tiyan GU\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T02:40:00+10:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T02:40:00+10:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T16:45:00+10:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.\n\n* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.\n\n* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away\nfrom shore into deeper water.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents along east-\nfacing reefs is now in effect through Thursday afternoon, as the\nlatest model guidance shows little change in the sea state. Buoy\ndata continues to support swells capable of producing surf up\nto 9 feet. Conditions will continue to be monitored over the\nnext couple of days.\n\n## Instructions\nRip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip\ncurrent, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If\nable, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to\nescape, face the shore and call or wave for help."}