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High surf, small craft advisories in effect
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Posted on Feb 15 2009
The Emergency Management Office has issued a high surf and small craft advisory as swells from gales east of Japan are expected to impact the northern exposures of Saipan and Tinian through this morning.
Based on the information received from National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, long periods of north swells will combine with trade wind waves to produce combined seas of 10 to 12 feet through today before falling to eight feet by early tomorrow.
EMO’s high surf advisory lasts until 6am this morning, as hazardous surf of nine to 10 feet can be expected. A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect exposed reefs and beaches in the advisory area producing dangerous rip currents.
Meanwhile, the agency said small craft advisory remains in effect until 6am tomorrow.
Due to the rising seas and surf in the region, EMO is strongly advising the public—especially beachgoers, fishermen, tourists, swimmers, divers, and surfers—to avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially those along north facing exposures as rip currents are life threatening.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B]
