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High Surf advisory in effect for SKN

A release from the St. Kitts Meteorological Office indicates that a high surf advisory is effect for St. Kitts & Nevis. It went into effect on Tuesday afternoon Jan. 21st will remain in place until Thursday night Jan. 23rd.

 

Moderate long-period swells are reaching the area and causing hazardous conditions along mainly northern and north-facing coastlines. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines is moderate with the potential for significant impacts.

 

According to the press release, “a high surf advisory means that dangerous surfs of 2 to 3 metres or 6 to 10 feet will affect some coastlines in the advisory area, producing hazardous conditions.”

 

Locations to be affected: reefs and exposed northern and northern facing coastlines relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Potential Impacts: Loss of life–strong currents that can carry even the strongest swimmers out to sea; injuries to beachgoers; beach erosion and sea water splashing onto low-lying coastal roads.

 

Beachgoers should be extremely cautious; bathe only where lifeguards are present or on the sheltered, less affected beaches, mainly to the south.