Headline:
Hazardous Seas Watch issued October 2 at 2:45PM ChST until October 4 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet expected. For
the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch,
very steep and hazardous seas 15 feet or greater possible.
* WHERE...Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Friday. For the Hazardous
Seas Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Combined seas of 14 to 20 feet tonight will
continue Saturday, then gradually diminish. West to southwest winds
will be strong to gale-force.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov