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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveGuam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet and southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Typhoon and tropical storm conditions are no longer expected as Typhoon Champi continues moving away from the region. However, combined seas will be very steep due to remnant storm-induced swells and elevated wind waves. As Champi continues moving away at a relatively quick speed, seas could drop below 15 feet after midnight.
Instructions
A hazardous seas warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port...or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
Data from the National Weather Service
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