Special Marine Warning Issued for Rota Coastal Waters Due to Potential Waterspouts
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Rota Coastal Waters until 6:45 AM ChST, citing a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Rota Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tiyan GU
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Rota Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tiyan Guam has issued a Special Marine Warning for the Rota Coastal Waters. The alert was issued at 5:54 AM ChST on March 2, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Rota Coastal Waters. At the time of issuance, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located approximately 15 miles west of Rota Airport.
What You Should Do
Mariners and those in the affected area are advised to take the following actions:
- Seek safe harbor immediately.
- Avoid the warning area as waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.
- Monitor local weather updates until the storm has passed.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, a strong thunderstorm is moving through the region with the following characteristics:
- Hazard: Waterspouts.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Movement: The storm is moving south at 15 knots.
- Impact: The thunderstorm is expected to remain mainly over open waters, but it poses a significant threat to maritime safety due to the potential for sudden waterspouts and hazardous sea conditions.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: 5:54 AM ChST, March 2, 2026
- Alert Onset: 5:55 AM ChST, March 2, 2026
- Expiration Time: 6:45 AM ChST, March 2, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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