Yap County, FM
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:59 PM GMT+10 – Tuesday 04/21 5:00 AM GMT+10
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
What
Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet. Isolated minor coastal flooding possible.
Where
North facing reefs of Yap.
When
For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through late Monday night.
Impacts
Some water on low lying roads and property. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Additional Details
North-northeast swell from distant Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to bring hazardous surf along north facing reefs through at least late Monday night. Hazardous surf, combined with the higher high tides with the new moon cycle, may produce minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines at times of high tide.
What to do
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Areas impacted
- Yap
Tips to stay safe
A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions.
- Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore.
- Always stay near lifeguards.
- Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:59 PM GMT+10 – Tuesday 04/21 5:00 AM GMT+10
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
What
Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet. Isolated minor coastal flooding possible.
Where
North facing reefs of Yap.
When
For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through late Monday night.
Impacts
Some water on low lying roads and property. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Additional Details
North-northeast swell from distant Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to bring hazardous surf along north facing reefs through at least late Monday night. Hazardous surf, combined with the higher high tides with the new moon cycle, may produce minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines at times of high tide.
What to do
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Areas impacted
- Yap
Briefings
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