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Strong trade winds today
Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, fresh to strong trade winds are expected today, Monday, becoming moderate from the south by Tuesday.
Combined seas of 9 to 10 feet will decrease to between 7 and 9 feet during the day Monday and to 5 to 7 feet by Tuesday night.
A weak disturbance is expected to produce scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the region Monday night through Tuesday night.
A small craft advisory is in effect until 6pm Monday.
Fresh winds near 20 knots and combined seas of 9 to 10 feet will produce hazardous conditions for operators of small craft today, Monday. Winds and seas should subside late Monday afternoon.
A high surf advisory in effect until 6pm Monday. Surf will be hazardous at 7 to 9 feet along north facing reefs and will slowly decrease to below hazardous levels at 6 to 8 feet by late Monday afternoon.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions. Avoid venturing near reefs along exposed beaches, especially along north facing shores where there will be a high risk of life threatening rip currents. (EOC)
