High risk of rip currents, small craft advisory in effect

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

A high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Tuesday afternoon along east-facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. 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.  

A small craft advisory remains in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 5 p.m. Saturday. East winds of 15 to 20 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, and seas of 7 to 10 feet are expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions. 

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind the community to avoid hazardous seas and dangerous rip currents. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water while the advisories are in effect.