NWS / NOAA weather: Tropical Storm Watch issued August 22 at 4:40AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
...SAUDEL UPGRADED TO TYPHOON AS IT APPROACHES THE FAR NORTHERN
MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
Saudel has been upgraded from Tropical Storm to Typhoon.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning remains in effect for Pagan and Agrihan in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Typhoon force winds of
74 mph or more are expected, with the onset of damaging winds of 39
mph or greater expected by noon.
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Alamagan in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A Tropical Storm
Warning means that tropical storm force winds of 39 to 73 mph are
expected around sunrise.
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Alamagan in the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands. A Typhoon Watch means that typhoon
force winds of 74 mph or more are possible, depending on a possible
westward shift in the track of Typhoon Saudel.
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Tinian, Saipan, and
adjacent coastal waters. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical
storm force winds of 39 to 73 mph are only possible if there is a
significant westward shift in the track of Typhoon Saudel early this
morning.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 3 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Saudel (17W) was located
near latitude 16.4N...longitude 147.8E. This was about 285 miles
northeast of Guam. Storm motion was north-northwest, 330 degrees,
at 15 mph. Storm intensity was 80 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Saudel has not taken the westward wobble which could have
brought damaging winds to Tinian and Saipan. It is likely the watch
can be canceled later today.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 13th Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days