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Hey all
I am wondering whether the STT beaches are OK for swimming this weekend after all the rain we've had. Tried searching the web for notices but no luck.
Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!
Posted : November 13, 2010 12:54 pm
I'd give it a week. I saw a notice suggesting 3-5 days....
Posted : November 13, 2010 1:26 pm
Posted : November 13, 2010 1:43 pm
The latest advisory is here.
It is from September. I guess they are on "island time"?
Posted : November 13, 2010 1:45 pm
From the Source: http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/11/12/stay-out-water-dpnr-urges
Posted : November 13, 2010 1:55 pm
In short: No.
HAZARDOUS SURF CONDITIONS TO PERSIST THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND; BOATERS, BEACH GOERS ADVISED TO AVOID COASTAL WATERS
Large and long-period swells are continuing to produce dangerous surf conditions across the exposed northern coastlines of the Virgin Islands this weekend. The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) is advising beach goers, boaters, swimmers and surfers to avoid coastal waters until hazardous surf conditions subside.
According to the National Weather Service the large, long-period northerly swells began invading local Atlantic waters on Friday morning, generating high-surf conditions with breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet along the northern coastline. These swells are expected to continue building throughout the weekend and at its peak, high surf may produce breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet along with dangerous rip currents.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the Virgin Islands that will remain in effect through 8 a.m. Monday. A Small Craft Advisory also is in effect through Tuesday morning.
VITEMA, along with the National Weather Service, is urging beach-goers and inexperienced surfers and swimmers to stay out of the water until these hazardous surf conditions subside. Persons on the beach should be vigilant for large breaking waves surging upon the shore and onto rock formations. These surging waves will also create the potential for beach erosion during times of high tide.
Posted : November 13, 2010 3:20 pm
Topic starter
Whew!!! Thank yoU!!!
Posted : November 13, 2010 7:02 pm
Seen Sunday: a (broken?) sewage pipe in Csted Harbor down by King Christian Hotel spewing raw sewage. Several people who work boats there, including a family member of mine, saw it. Yet there were people swimming at Protestant Cay. Sunday I saw cruiseship passengers swimming at the beach between Fsted Pier and the boat ramp. There was a very noticeable large "plume" on the northside of the pier.
DPNR needs to get some signage.
Posted : November 15, 2010 11:15 am