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Small craft and high surf advisories
Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, a building north swell is resulting in combined seas between 11 and 13 feet. seas were supposed to peak yesterday and then gradually decline. Seas are expected to remain above advisory levels through early friday morning.
A small craft advisory remains in effect until 6am tomorrow, Friday.
Northeast winds of 20 to 30 knots will continue within the Marianas waters. Starting today, the winds will begin to slowly subside.
A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6am Friday.
For north facing reefs, a large north swell will bring hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet to the Marianas before beginning to subside later today. However, it is expected to remain above hazardous levels through Friday morning.
A large north swell veers to northeast over the next couple of days. Surf of 10 to 12 feet will become hazardous for east facing reefs.
A north swell continues to spread over to the west facing coasts, producing hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet. Surf will subside below hazardous levels late today on these reefs as the swell veers further to the east.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions. Avoid venturing near reefs along exposed beaches, especially those facing north, as rip currents will be life threatening. (EOC)
