292
WWPQ81 PGUM 100256
SPSPQ1

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1256 PM ChST Fri Jan 10 2025

MHZ002-110400-
Majuro-
1256 PM ChST Fri Jan 10 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS AND SURF, AND MINOR COASTAL INUNDATION WITH LONG-
PERIOD NORTH SWELL MOVING ACROSS THE MARSHALL ISLANDS...

Choppy seas and elevated surf continue across the Marshall Islands
due to large northeast winds and swell waves, along with long-period
north swell generated by storms moving across the north Pacific. The
north swell has likely peaked across most of the region, and will
start to gradually diminish. The large northeast swell waves and
gusty winds could persist for a few days.

Wave models indicate the north swell of about 5 to 7 feet across the
Marshall Islands will subside to 4 to 6 feet tonight, then 3 to 5
feet on Saturday. Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet and minor coastal
inundation could persist through tonight and Saturday along north
facing shores, especially during high tide. All of the atolls with
lagoons may still see impacts from this north swell event, so be
mindful when near the water or traveling along roads near north
facing shores.

Also, with the elevated trade winds and waves during this same time,
inter-island travel in small boats will be hazardous with seas of 10
feet and higher at times, and winds around 25 knots.

Residents should still monitor local sea conditions and forecasts
and be alert for minor flooding and debris on roads and property near
shore lines, along with hazardous surfing, swimming, and boating
conditions. Stay up to date with information from your Weather
Service Office in Majuro, and any information shared from local
emergency management offices. The latest Majuro forecasts can be
found at weather.gov/gum/PublicForecasts.

This is the last scheduled Special Weather Statement for this event.

$$

Simpson