GUAM; ROTA — * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 18 to 24 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may still be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast swells and elevated wind waves induced by Super Typhoon Champi to the west-southwest will continue life-threatening surf and significant coastal flooding at least through early Monday morning.
Flooding in Guam; Rota can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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