- In force from
- Oct 16, 4:51 PM ChST
- Until
- Oct 17, 7:00 AM ChST
- Issued
- Oct 16, 4:11 PM ChST
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 16, 9:43 PM ChST
- Office
- Tiyan, GU
- Number
- 4029 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Likely
- Where
- Northern Marianas Marianas waters
TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... ...TYPHOON WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
For Tinian; Saipan, from Tiyan, GU
...TROPICAL STORM CHAMPI INTENSIFYING AND MOVING WEST TOWARDS THE MARIANAS... ...CHAMPI LIKELY TO MOVE NEAR GUAM AS A TYPHOON...
.NEW INFORMATION... Guam was placed in Condition of Readiness 2 as of 1 PM ChST.
.AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people on Guam and on Rota, Tinian and Saipan in the Northern Marianas.
.Watches/Warnings... A Typhoon Warning continues for Guam and Rota.
A Tropical storm warning and a Typhoon Watch continue for Tinian and Saipan.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might be in effect for your area.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION... At 8 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Champi (29W) was located near latitude 11.6N...longitude 152.1E. This was about 510 miles east-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west, 275 degrees, at 13 mph. Storm intensity was 60 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW... TS Champi continues to head toward Guam. Along the way, Rota will be affected by lesser but still damaging winds toward the outside of Champi. Tinian and Saipan will be just grazed by the edge.
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
What to do
Keep informed and listen for possible changes to the forecast. Comply with any evacuation orders issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or container home, make plans to evacuate.
Gather clothes, important papers, medicines, and small valuables and keep them ready to go on short notice. Gas up your vehicles and have extra cash on hand.
Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors.
For Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters, from Tiyan, GU
- What
- Tropical storm conditions, including winds of 34 to 63 knots, are expected. Typhoon conditions, including winds of 64 knots or more are possible within the next 48 hours.
- Where
- Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.
- When
- Onset of damaging winds beginning Saturday night, continuing into at least Sunday night, possibly longer if conditions warrant.
- Impacts
- Destructive winds will produce dangerous seas that could damage, capsize or sink vessels, along with drastically reducing visibilities in heavy rain.
- Additional details
- Tropical Storm Champi (29W) continues to move quickly toward the Marianas. The exact path of 29W remains subject to change. However, guidance supports a passage through Guam coastal waters, with damaging winds moving into Tinian and Saipan Saturday night and lasting into at least Sunday night. Champi is expected to strengthen further today and Saturday as it approaches, then move through the region as a typhoon Sunday morning. Seas will quickly rise, with significant sea heights reaching as high as 25 feet during closest passage of Champi. Dangerous sea conditions may continue into Monday.
What to do
Prepare for tropical storm force conditions Sunday morning. Secure all vessels. Conditions are expected to be catastrophic for small craft, and extremely dangerous for any vessels of larger size. As Tropical Storm Champi approaches the Marianas, stay in safe harbor.
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