Typhoon Watch issued July 3 at 7:22PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

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

toward 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 COR 3 and Rota, Tinian and Saipan are in Typhoon Condition 3.

.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 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... It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for specific locations. A general concern should be for the possibility of catastrophic damage somewhere within Guam and the Northern Marianas.