


Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
297 WHPQ41 PGUM 121621 CFWPQ1 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 221 AM ChST Thu Mar 13 2025 FMZ013-130630- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.250313T0500Z-250316T0500Z/ Pohnpei- 221 AM ChST Thu Mar 13 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CHST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet. * WHERE...North facing reefs of Pohnpei. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM ChST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large, long-period north swell will move into Pohnpei this evening, causing surf to become hazardous along north facing reefs. With the full moon around Friday, high tides will be higher than normal which may result in some minor wave splash up in low-lying areas of northern shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ Slagle