Typhoon Watch

...DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 TYPHOON BAVI MOVING TOWARDS THE MARIANAS...

.NEW INFORMATION... None.

.AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides 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 Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.

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 2 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near latitude 12.8N...longitude 152.7E. This was about 530 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 265 degrees, at 12 mph. Storm intensity was 145 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW... It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations. However, close to the center of Typhoon Bavi, there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage somewhere within Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, flooding and coastal inundation will also be concerns.