High Surf Advisory and Small Craft Warning in effect as a low pressure system is confronting Dominica

​A High Surf advisory and Small craft warning is in effect for Dominica from today through noon tomorrow Wednesday April 19, 2017.This is a result of a low pressure system anchored in the north-central Atlantic, that is generating large northerly swells, which are propagating southwards into the Lesser Antilles.
 
According to the Dominica Meteorological Service, northerly swells of up to 3.5m (12ft) will start to affect the coastal waters around Dominica, particularly on the west, north & eastern sides of the island later today. This activity is expected to persist up to 24 hours, and may become even more adverse at times of high tide.
 
The release says large waves and dangerous rip-currents can be expected mainly along the west, north, and east coasts of Dominica, which will create unsafe conditions for small-craft operators. Sea-bathers and other users of the sea are also advised to stay out of the water.
 
A small-craft warning means in this case, that wind-speeds of 25 knots (47 km/h) and/or seas equal to or greater than 3m (10ft) will be affecting the marine area. A High-Surf Advisory is issued, when breaking wave action poses a threat to life and property within the surf zone.