Coastal Flood Statement issued January 10 at 3:04PM ChST until January 11 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

ByOhio Valley Weather

Jan 10, 2025

* WHAT…Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and minor coastal
inundation.

* WHERE…North and east facing reefs of Majuro.

* WHEN…Through 4 PM ChST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding and debris pushed up on roads and
property near north and east facing shores. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Large north and east swells have spread
across the Marshall Islands, causing hazardous surf to 12 feet
and increasing the risk for minor inundation. The greatest risk
of minor coastal flooding will be along northerly exposed shores
due to the long-period northerly swell.