Typhoon Watch issued July 3 at 6:31PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

...Typhoon Bavi continuing to gain strength as it heads west

towards the Marianas...

.New information... A Typhoon Watch has now been issued for Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan and the surrounding coastal waters.

As of 3 PM ChST, Guam is is Condition of Readiness 3.

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

.Watches/Warnings... A Typhoon Watch is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.

A Typhoon Watch means that Typhoon conditions are possible within the next 48 hours somewhere within the specified areas. All persons in the watch areas should review their preparedness plan and begin to take actions to prepare for conditions as indicated by your local forecast and additional details, below, for your island.

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 5 PM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near latitude 12.9N...longitude 154.0E. This was about 620 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 275 degrees, at 15 mph. Storm intensity was 105 mph.

.Situation Overview... A Typhoon Watch has now been issued. A more detailed statement will follow shortly.