NWS / NOAA weather: Tropical Storm Warning issued October 3 at 8:50AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

* WHAT...Southwest tropical storm force wind to 45 kt with gusts to
60 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Typhoon Choi-wan (26W) continues to strengthen
as it turns north-northeast near the northern Marianas west of
Pagan, with tropical storm force winds continuing at Saipan.
Hazardous seas continue.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

49th Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days