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weather NWS minor Yap Coastal Waters October 18, 2026 at 7:19 AM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Yap Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM ChST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Super Typhoon Champi moves west through the Philippine Sea, it will help to generate a strong monsoon surge across Yap. Champi will also generate a large northwest swell that will interact with a secondary southwest to west swell and large wind waves to produce seas around 10 feet. As Champi moves far enough west, seas and winds will fall below Small Craft Advisory levels.

Local conditions in Yap Coastal Waters may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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