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High Surf Warning issued October 29 at 3:00PM ChST until October 30 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU, United States of America

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* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves
of 12 to 18 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding up to 1
foot expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning and Coastal Flood Statement, from
1 AM to 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM
Friday to 4 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from
late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Breaking
waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous
seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach
erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY In-fa moves west-northwest toward the
far northern CNMI, seas are expected to rapidly increase due to the
large, long-period northeast swell emanating from In-fa. This will
produce dangerous surf along north and east facing reefs after
midnight tonight. As In-fa progresses, swell will become north,
then northwest, resulting in surf building over west facing reefs
Friday night. Surf will remain hazardous through Saturday
afternoon. These surf conditions will maintain a high risk of
dangerous rip currents.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionTinian; Saipan
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-30T05:00:00+10:00

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