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EMO issues warning vs high waves
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Posted on Dec 22 2008
Waves between 9-11 feet are expected to occur today until Thursday on the heels of a trade wind surge that is keeping winds and seas at or above the small craft advisory threshold.
In a notice issued yesterday, the CNMI Emergency Management Office is advising the public to avoid venturing near reefs and exposed beaches as wind and wave conditions support dangerous rip current. Rip currents are life threatening to anyone entering the water.
A small craft advisory for winds was in effect through yesterday afternoon, while a small craft advisory for hazardous seas was in effect from yesterday evening through Thursday afternoon.
Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, last night’s east wind was at 20 knots. Winds waves were 7 feet, with east swells of 5 feet.
From today until tomorrow, Wednesday, east wind is forecasted to be at 20 knots, with winds waves at 7 feet and east swells of 7-8 feet. Tomorrow night and on Thursday, east wind is forecasted at 15-20 knots, with wind waves of 6 feet, and east swells of 7-8 feet. On Friday, east wind is forecasted at 15 knots, wind waves of 5 feet, mixed swells east of 6-7 feet and northwest 3 feet. On Saturday, east wind is forecasted at 15-20 knots, with wind waves of 6 feet, east swells of 6 feet, and north 3 feet. [B][I](Saipan Tribune)[/I][/B]
