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Hazardous Seas Warning
ActiveGuam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous sea conditions are expected to continue over the coastal waters through early Sunday morning as a strong monsoon surge continues well south of Typhoon Choi-wan (26W). This Warning will later be replaced by a Small Craft Advisory as combined seas gradually diminish below 15 feet.
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.
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