High-surf seen until tomorrow

Posted on Jan 12 2009

The CNMI Emergency Management Office warned beachgoers, swimmers, and divers yesterday of high surf that could affect exposed reefs and beaches, producing dangerous rip currents.

A large northwest swell generated by a cold front that moved off Japan was expected to enter Marianas waters last night. EMO says it expects the high surf to remain until 6am tomorrow, Wednesday.

“Expect hazardous surf of 9 to 11 feet tonight and Tuesday…decreasing to 8 to 10 feet Tuesday night,” EMO said in the statement.

EMO is strongly advising the public—especially beachgoers, fishermen, tourists, swimmers, divers and surfers—to avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially those along north and west facing reefs as rip currents are life threatening. [B][I](EMO)[/I][/B]

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