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Coastal Flood Warning

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Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected for south and east facing shorelines. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves up to 30 feet for Guam, 20 to 25 feet for Rota, and 15 to 20 feet for Tinian and Saipan.
* WHERE...South and east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off their feet, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Coastal inundation of 5 to 7 feet for Guam, 2 to 4 feet for Rota and 2 to 4 feet for Tinian and Saipan is possible along with coastal flooding and beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous surf from the southeast will continue the next day or so.

Instructions

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay well away from the coast.
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