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Rough seas seen until Sunday
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Posted on Dec 19 2019
The public is being warned that there is a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs lasting until Sunday. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Also, trade-wind surge producing fresh to strong winds and rough seas in coastal waters. A small craft advisory remains in effect through Sunday.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, the high risk of rip currents could extend to north facing reefs.
Stay away from the reef line. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
The public is advised to avoid venturing out along east facing reefs and beaches. Strong rip currents will be life threatening.
East to northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots and combined seas of 8 to 10 feet will produce hazardous conditions for operators of small craft. Highest winds and seas will be east of the islands.
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots are expected to produce wave conditions hazardous to small craft. The public and inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions. (Saipan Tribune)
