- 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
- Extreme, Immediate, Likely
- Where
- Guam Northern Marianas Marianas waters
TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
For Guam, 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
Make the final preparations to protect life and property. Rush to completion the hardening of your home or business by closing shutters and bracing garage doors.
If evacuating, leave as soon as possible. Guard against being stuck out on roadways when dangerous winds and heavy rains arrive. Again, do not stay in a metal roof or container home. Remember, pets are not allowed in most official shelters, so check ahead with your intended shelter.
If staying in a home, turn the refrigerator to maximum cold and keep it closed. Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances. Fill the bathtub with water in case the tap water becomes unavailable after the storm. This is for cleaning and flushing purposes. Do not drink it.
For Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters, from Tiyan, GU
- What
- .Typhoon conditions, including winds of 64 knots or more are expected.
- Where
- Guam Coastal Waters and Rota Coastal Waters.
- When
- Onset of damaging winds beginning Saturday night. Onset of destructive winds Sunday morning. Damaging winds will continue 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 in 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 35 feet during closest passage of Champi. Dangerous sea conditions may continue into Monday.
What to do
Prepare for the passage of a typhoon 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, stay in safe harbor.
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