moderate · expected · likely
Gale Warning
Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters
Issued Oct 2, 2:45 PM GMT+10 by NWS Tiyan GU · in effect until Oct 3, 5:00 PM GMT+10
What to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Official text
Gale Warning issued October 2 at 2:45PM ChST until October 3 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 15 feet or greater possible. * WHERE...Guam and Rota Coastal Waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Friday. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Combined seas of 14 to 20 feet tonight will continue Saturday, then gradually diminish. West to southwest winds will be strong to gale-force.