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CAP Alert · Test

Marine Alert - HIGH SURF WARNING Group 4

CAP XML
Expired: Hazardous Seas
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 25 Aug 2026 10:30
  • Effective 03 Mar 2026 16:39
  • Onset 03 Mar 2026 16:39
  • Expires 05 Mar 2026 21:00
Severity
Extreme
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High Surf Warning in effect for Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat and Anguilla

Area

North-facing Coastlines

Event description

Rising moderate long period swells are reaching the area and causing very hazardous conditions mainly along northern-facing coastlines. Possible impacts could include coastal flooding, beach erosion, disruption to marine industries and the presence of rip currents.

Instructions

No one should enter the water of the main warning areas due to the dangerous and hazardous conditions which could possibly result in loss of life. Extreme caution should be exercised even when using alternative areas. Please continue to monitor these hazardous, life threatening marine conditions. Stay tuned to updates from the Meteorological Office.