Latest Impacts from Bolaven

Here is the latest on Tropical Storm Bolaven from the National Weather Service:

Remains in Effect Until 6 PM ChST Thursday
Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet on west-facing reefs and 9 to 11 feet on south-facing reefs.
Locations: South and west facing reefs of Guam.
Timing: Until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, localized beach erosion.
Additional Details: Surf will gradually diminish as Super Typhoon Bolaven continues to move away from the local area.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Cancelled (High Surf Warning Cancelled, High Surf Advisory in Effect)
Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet on west-facing reefs and 9 to 11 feet on south-facing reefs.
Locations: South and west facing reefs of Rota.
Timing: Until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, localized beach erosion.
Additional Details: Surf will gradually diminish as Super Typhoon Bolaven continues to move away from the local area.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

In Effect Until 7 PM ChST This Evening
Large breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet on west-facing reefs and 10 to 15 feet on south-facing reefs.
High Surf Advisory (Tinian and Saipan – MPZ002-003):
- In Effect From 7 PM This Evening to 6 PM ChST Thursday
- Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet on west-facing reefs and 9 to 12 feet on south-facing reefs.
Locations: South and west facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
Timing: High Surf Warning until 7 PM ChST this evening, High Surf Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 6 PM ChST Thursday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, localized beach erosion.
Additional Details: Surf will gradually diminish as Super Typhoon Bolaven continues to move away from the local area.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

Remains in Effect Until 6 PM ChST Thursday
Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet.
Locations: Guam Coastal Waters.
Timing: Until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
Impacts: Conditions hazardous to small craft.
Additional Details: Winds and seas will gradually decrease through Thursday as Super Typhoon Bolaven continues to move away from the area.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Inexperienced mariners, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Cancelled (Typhoon Warning Cancelled, Small Craft Advisory in Effect)
Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet.
Locations: Rota Coastal Waters.
Timing: Until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
Impacts: Conditions hazardous to small craft.
Additional Details: Winds and seas will gradually decrease through Thursday as Super Typhoon Bolaven continues to move away from the area.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Inexperienced mariners, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

In Effect Until 6 PM ChST Thursday
Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet.
Locations: Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.
Timing: Until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
Impacts: Conditions hazardous to small craft.
Additional Details: Winds and seas will gradually decrease through Thursday as Super Typhoon Bolaven continues to move away from the area.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Inexperienced mariners, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

In Effect Until 7 PM ChST This Evening
Very steep and hazardous seas of 15 to 20 feet.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port until hazardous seas subside.