WHPQ42 PGUM 090742 CFWPQ2 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 542 PM ChST Thu Jul 9 2026 FMZ037-PWZ002>006-092300- /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.Y.0005.260709T0742Z-260709T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-260710T0700Z/ Yap-Melekeok-Airai-Koror-Peleliu-Angaur- 542 PM ChST Thu Jul 9 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet. Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...For High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs of Palau and Yap. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, along north facing reefs. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The southwest monsoon swell and the north swell produced by Typhoon Bavi are producing surf of 10 to 14 feet, and minor inundation along north facing reefs of about a foot. As Typhoon Bavi continues to move farther away, the surf is expected to also continue to fall, possibly falling below the 9 foot threshold as early as Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ Bowsher