Weather Alerts for Songsong, Rota 96951, Northern Mariana Islands - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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Weather Alerts-

Moderate Severity Alert

Rip Current Statement

Until Tue 5:00 pm ChST

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Tiyan - GU, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

East facing reefs of the Marianas

Description

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The going trade-wind surge will keep the trade swell elevated, continuing the high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Surf will also be elevated along north facing reefs due to swell wrap around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

Until Tue 5:00 pm ChST

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Tiyan - GU, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Marianas Coastal Waters

Description

Fixed a couple of typos in the ADDITIONAL DETAILS section. ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST TUESDAY... WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters. WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The effects of a trade-wind surge currently affecting the Marianas, and a weak northerly swell entering the region today, will continue to keep hazardous conditions for small craft through Tuesday. Seas and winds are expected to subside slightly Wednesday, but could rebuild late in the week if a developing circulation in eastern Micronesia comes close to the Marianas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
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