minor · expected · likely
High Surf Advisory
Tinian; Saipan
Issued Oct 2, 2:44 PM GMT+10 by NWS Tiyan GU · in effect until Oct 5, 4:00 AM GMT+10
What to do
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Official text
High Surf Advisory issued October 2 at 2:44PM ChST until October 5 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...North and West facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM ChST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, through Monday evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.