Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
016 WHGM72 PGUM 141805 MWWPQ2 URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tiyan GU 405 AM ChST Tue Sep 15 2026 PMZ172-150700- /O.CON.PGUM.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-260915T0700Z/ Chuuk Coastal Waters- 405 AM ChST Tue Sep 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Chuuk Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The interaction between Invest 90W, the monsoon surge, and winds crossing the equator is producing winds hazardous to small craft operations. Winds will start to weaken today, but will still be at hazardous levels through the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions. $$ Williams