NWS / NOAA weather: Typhoon Watch issued October 17 at 3:03AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
...TROPICAL STORM CHAMPI MOVING WEST TOWARD GUAM...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions for
people on Guam and on Rota, Tinian and Saipan in the Northern
Marianas.
.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon Warning continues for Guam and Rota.
A Tropical storm warning and a Typhoon Watch continues for 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 1 AM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Champi (29W) was located
near latitude 11.6N...longitude 150.8E. This was about 420 miles
east-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west, 275 degrees, at 15 mph.
Storm intensity was 70 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
TS Champi continues to head toward Guam. Along the way, Rota will be
affected by lesser but still damaging winds toward the outside of
Champi. Tinian and Saipan will be just grazed by the edge.
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 129th Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days