DOMINICA; DANGEROUS SWELLS AFFECTING COASTAL REGIONS (test)

Warning: This is not an Actual alert
The alert below is marked as Draft. This means it is not an Actual alert and therefore not actionable to the general public
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

High Surf Warning in Effect. Marine operators and sea-bathers take cautionary actions

Expired: High Surf
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Observed
Response Types:
Avoid , Execute
Time period
  • Issued Thu 19 Feb 2026 11:36
  • Effective: Thu 19 Feb 2026 12:00
  • Onset: Thu 19 Feb 2026 12:00
  • Expires: Sat 21 Feb 2026 22:00
Area

Northern to southern 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