EMO warns of dangerous waves

Posted on Dec 08 2008

The Emergency Management Office issued a high surf and small craft advisory yesterday, saying that dangerous waves are expected to remain until 6am Thursday.

In a notice, EMO said that north to northeast swells generated by gales in the Northern Pacific have moved into the CNMI and will generate high surf in north and east facing reefs of the Marianas through much of this week.

“Hazardous surf of 10 to 14 feet will continue along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas through at least Tuesday night. Surf will remain above hazardous level through at least Wednesday night. Any increase in surf could require a high surf warning,” EMO said.

It urged people to avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially those along east and north facing reefs as rip currents are life threatening.

On Saipan, north facing beaches include Achugau Beach; east facing beaches on Saipan includes Tank Beach.

On Tinian, east facing beaches include Long Beach. On Rota, north facing exposures include Teteto Beach. [B][I](EMO)[/I][/B]

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