Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
257 AM ChST Fri Oct 2 2026

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Guam Coastal Waters-Rota Coastal Waters-
257 AM ChST Fri Oct 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
  frequent gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous Seas Watch,
  very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Guam Coastal Waters and Rota Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM Friday to 5 PM ChST
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Friday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from Saturday afternoon through
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Combined seas of 9 to 12 feet will rapidly
  increase today, peaking to around 17 ft over the weekend. West
  to southwest winds will be strong to gale-force.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.

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