Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 3 at 4:00AM ChST until October 5 at 10:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 1:00am
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...North and west facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM ChST Monday. For
the Coastal Flood Watch, through Monday evening. For the High Rip
Current Risk, 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.
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