High Surf Advisory issued February 10 at 3:38AM ChST until February 12 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM ChST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An incoming northerly swell will quickly
build surf along west and north facing reefs today, with surf
reaching hazardous levels of 9 feet this afternoon. Surf is
expected to build up to 12 feet along north facing reefs. Could
see a high risk of rip currents develop along east facing reefs
Wednesday as the swell wraps around the island.
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 5:00 - to klo 10:00
