Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Marianas Surf Zone Reef Displays
Guam Surf Zones	Rota Surf Zones	Tinian Surf Zones	Saipan Surf Zones

High Surf Warning Criteria (feet)
Location	All Reefs
Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, Palau, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Majuro	15

High Surf Advisory Criteria (feet)
Location	North Facing	East Facing	South Facing	West Facing
Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, Palau, Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei	9	12	9	9
Kosrae	9	8	8	9
Majuro	12	12	8	9

Rip Current Risk Criteria (feet) for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan
Rip Risk Level	All Reefs
Low Risk	1 to 4
Moderate Risk	5 to 8
High Risk	≥ 9