Storm brings high winds and strong waves to Guam's coast

Tropical Storm Man-Yi's shift to the south still brought signs of a weather system to our region. Some even took advantage of the waves along our coast.  The south took on a majority of the brunt from the tropical storm, with the winds leaving Pago Bay looking blustery this Wednesday morning.

The rough seas were what weather officials cautioned the community about, especially boaters. Multiple traffic lights were blinking and the high winds continued in Yona.

And at Ipan Beach Park, a tree toppled over near the shore. The park is empty, the waves rushing in. At First Beach – a popular go-to spot for locals and visitors - visibly hazardous for anyone looking to go into the water. 

The waves stacking on top of one another. A similar situation at Talo'fo'fo' Bay - a go to spot for surfers.

Michelle Pier and Jessica Janaszak were among the handful of experienced people who showed up early Wednesday, with the former saying, "To come check the bay," and Janaszak  adding, "The waves, the waves."

Tropical Storm Man-Yi for these two was, as Pier said, "What storm? Just kidding. There was a little wind around 3-4am and this now."

"It wasn't bad," noted Janaszak. "It's not bad at all and it brings the waves."

Weather officials announced a high surf advisory in effect until 6am Thursday along with a high risk of rip currents through late  Wednesday evening.  These women not taking those advisories lightly cautioning others who may be inexperienced. 

"Usually we get the storms from the east side here so the waves show up here first and after it passes it will show up on the west side. We usually come down and check it down. But definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is not experienced because the current is extremely strong here and you can get sucked out. It can be very dangerous for someone who doesn't know what they are doing," they said.

The storm churned up the waves along the coast for most of the early morning. There were some branches and trees that snapped and leaves on the road.  But, village mayor's staff were already out responding to clean it up. 

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