SAIPAN — The National Weather Service said Tuesday that a seasonably drier weather pattern has firmly taken hold across the Marianas, bringing partly to mostly sunny skies and moderate to fresh northeast winds after weeks of unseasonably wet conditions, including last week’s Tropical Depression Nuri.
The improvement in conditions is expected to hold through the weekend, according to the NWS Guam weekly regional outlook issued Tuesday morning by Warning Coordination Meteorologist Landon Aydlett.
Despite the break in rainfall, dangerous surf conditions remain along north-facing reefs and beaches, where waves are reaching up to 15 feet. A High Surf Warning was in effect through Tuesday afternoon. Hazardous surf of 9 to 14 feet continues along east and west-facing reefs and beaches, and a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for the Marianas Coastal Waters. Seas and surf are expected to subside in the coming days but will remain elevated through the weekend.
No tropical cyclone development is anticipated within the NWS Guam area of responsibility. The Marianas and western Micronesia remain drought-free, with abundant rainfall associated with last week’s Tropical Depression Nuri having alleviated any deficit in the region.
Additional active advisories for the Marianas include a High Risk of Rip Currents and a Coastal Flood Watch.
