NWS / NOAA weather: Typhoon Watch issued October 15 at 2:45PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Typhoon conditions, including winds of 74 mph or more are
possible within the next 48 hours.
* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...Through at least Sunday night, possibly longer if conditions
warrant.
* IMPACTS...Destructive winds will produce dangerous seas that could
damage, capsize or sink vessels, along with drastically reducing
visibilities in heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Depression 29W is now moving toward
the Marianas. The exact path of 29W remains subject to change,
however, it is expected to pass through the coastal waters over the
weekend. TD 29W is expected to begin to strengthen Friday as it
approaches, moving through the region as at least a Category 1
typhoon, but more likely stronger.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 116th Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days