Warning: This is not an Actual alert The alert below is marked as Draft — not actionable to the general public.

CAP Alert · Draft

DOMINICA; DANGEROUS SWELLS AFFECTING COASTAL REGIONS (test)

CAP XML
Expired: High Surf
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 19 Feb 2026 11:36
  • Effective 19 Feb 2026 12:00
  • Onset 19 Feb 2026 12:00
  • Expires 21 Feb 2026 22:00
Severity
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High Surf Warning in Effect. Marine operators and sea-bathers take cautionary actions

Response

Avoid , Execute

Area

Northern to southern coast , Dominica East Coast

Event description

A frontal boundary north of the Lesser Antilles is generating 14 second swells and 8 feet waves along the eastern coastline, into Saturday 21st February 2026.

Instructions

Sea-bathers should stay away from affected beaches Motorists should be vigilant when traversing coastal roadways Small-craft operators and fishers should secure vessels Seek further advice from respective authorities