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EXPIRED7/26/2025 7:39:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
7/26/2025 7:39:00 AM until 7/26/2025 7:00:00 PM
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding
of 2 to 4 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large
breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet in the surf zone. For the High
Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf Warning, south
and west facing reefs. For the High Surf Advisory, south, west and
north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, south, west and
north facing reefs of Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning,
until 6 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 6
PM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 PM ChST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will
be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can
sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can
be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf and coastal flooding will
gradually shift from south and west facing reefs to west and north
facing reefs through the day.