Typhoon Warning

...VERY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 SUPER TYPHOON BAVI MOVING WEST TOWARD THE MARIANAS...

.NEW INFORMATION... As of 3 PM ChST, Guam is in COR 2. Rota, Tinian and Saipan are in Typhoon Condition 3. Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan are in Tropical Storm Condition 3.

.AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Typhoon Warning continues for Guam, Rota, 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.

A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect

Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed information about additional hazards.

.STORM INFORMATION... At 7 PM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near latitude 12.6N...longitude 150.5E. This was about 380 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 270 degrees, at 8 mph. Storm intensity was 165 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW... Winds will increase to catastrophic levels, especially near the center of Bavi. Additionally, storm surge of up to 4 feet near the center, coastal inundation from runup, and 5 to 10 inches of rain with locally higher amounts will add to the hazards.