Marine Weather Statement for Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Guam Coastal Waters, Rota Coastal Waters
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Northwest Guam Coastal Waters...Southwest Rota Coastal Waters... At 619 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over the southwest coastal waters of Rota, moving southwest at 20 knots into the...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and frequent lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Northwest Guam Coastal Waters...Southwest Rota Coastal Waters... At 619 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over the southwest coastal waters of Rota, moving southwest at 20 knots into the northwest coastal waters of Guam.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:19PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tiyan GU. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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