Special Weather Statement

Super Typhoon Bavi is currently located about 500 miles to the north- northwest of Chuuk near 13.4N 148.1E and is moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 165 mph. Chuuk is currently located within strengthening west-southwest inflow on the far southern periphery of Super Typhoon Bavi, and will remain within its peripheral influence in the next few days as the storm strengthens and continues moving toward the Marianas.

Chuuk is expected to remain outside of the direct wind field of Bavi, but surging southwest winds around 20 to 25 knots are expected to continue across the region south of the storm. These winds will maintain seas hazardous to small craft, and a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Chuuk through at least Tuesday morning. Inter- island travel will be hazardous and should be avoided. Additionally, west to southwest swell looks to build as Super Typhoon Bavi develops and moves away, which will lead to hazardous surf of 9 to 11 feet. Thus, a High Surf Advisory remains in effect through at least Tuesday morning. At the same time, chances for locally heavy showers will increase through early this week as the strong west to southwest flow across the region funnels deep moisture into the trailing convergence behind Super Typhoon Bavi. Near-gale to gale-force gusts are expected, especially near heavier showers.

For more information on Super Typhoon Bavi, please refer to the Tropical Cyclone Public Advisory issued by the National Weather Service under WMO header WTPQ31 PGUM and the Tropical Cyclone Warning issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center under WMO header WTPN31 PGTW.