Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 1 at 2:59PM ChST until October 5 at 10:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 9:59pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM ChST
Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, through Monday evening. For
the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through late Sunday
night.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including
homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be
inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov