Headline:
Hazardous Seas Warning issued July 8 at 4:53AM ChST until July 9 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Hazardous Seas Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas of 12 to 16 feet,
decreasing to 10 to 14 feet Thursday. Southwest winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts to 40 kt possible in heavier showers.
* WHERE...Yap Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 AM ChST
Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Thursday to
5 PM ChST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force gusts are possible near heavier
showers. Although winds may fall below hazardous levels before
Friday afternoon, seas will likely remain hazardous.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Yap Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: