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No more damaging winds, but big waves pose danger
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Posted on Jan 14 2006
Damaging winds are no longer blowing through the region, but big waves still pose a danger to beachgoers and fishermen, according to the Emergency Management Office yesterday.
Citing information obtained from the National Weather Service in Guam, EMO said surface observation indicate that there are no more windy conditions on Saipan and Tinian.
Therefore, EMO said, the wind advisory is being canceled for both islands.
EMO, however, noted it would remain breezy, with sustained winds between 20 and 25 miles per hour, while brief wind gusts to 35 mph are possible in showers.
“Be sure to secure fly-away items such as lawn furniture and trash cans,” the agency said.
Large wind waves and moderate northeast swells would bring hazardous surf to the Mariana islands over the weekend, EMO said.
Gov. Benigno R. Fitial advised fishermen, beachgoers, divers, swimmers, and marine tour operators in the Commonwealth to continue avoiding exposed reefs and beaches for the next few days.
On Friday, Fitial and EMO issued a special weather advisory, warning motorists of damaging winds, especially along mountain summits and coastal roads.
Frequent downpours in the past few days triggered many vehicular accidents on Saipan. (Ferdie de la Torre)
