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ActiveGuam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
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Issued
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...TROPICAL STORM CHAMPI IS MOVING TOWARD THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION... Champi (29W) has been upgraded to a tropical storm and is moving west with sustained winds of 40 mph. A Flood Watch has been issued for the Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
.AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides important information and recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.Watches/Warnings... A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A Flood Watch is now in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
.STORM INFORMATION... At 1 AM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Champi (29W) was located near latitude 11.1N...longitude 156.8E. This was about 820 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 280 degrees, at 12 mph. Storm intensity was 40 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW... It is important not to focus on the exact forecast track. To do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you are responsible for at greater risk. Tropical Storm Champi (29W) is currently moving west towards the Marianas.
Damaging winds are likely within Guam and the Northern Marianas late Saturday night and Sunday. At this time it appears that the strongest winds will be towards the southernmost islands. Islands near the center should prepare for typhoon force winds, with the latest JTWC forecast showing sustained winds of roughly 90 knots.
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
...NEW INFORMATION... Champi (29W) has been upgraded to a tropical storm and is moving west with sustained winds of 40 mph.
Instructions
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or container home, or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to flooding, evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm in the sturdy home of family or friends outside of evacuation zones.
Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines and prescriptions, baby food and diapers, games and books, toiletries, a battery powered radio, a cell phone, flashlights with extra batteries, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person, personal identification, copies of key papers such as insurance policies, available cash and credit cards. Remember, pets are not allowed in most public shelters, so check ahead with your intended shelter.
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. Do this as early as possible.
If you need to make a trip to the hardware store, the grocery store, or the gas station, do so as early as possible.
Data from the National Weather Service
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