TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
...SUPER TYPHOON SINLAKU MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST TOWARD THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning remains in effect for Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Warning and Typhoon Watch remain in effect for
Guam.
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Pagan and Alamagan.
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Agrihan.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flash 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 9 PM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was located
near latitude 13.0N...longitude 147.6E. This was about 190 miles
east of Guam. Storm motion was west-northwest, 300 degrees, at 8
mph. Storm intensity was 175 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) continues to move west-northwest
toward the Marianas with a slight northwest turn expected. The
outer rain bands of Sinlaku are rotating in over the islands, and
continue to bring periods of heavy showers, thunderstorms, and strong
winds. The most recent storm track produced by the Joint Typhoon
Warning Center (JTWC) is still maintaining a track north of Rota and
near or over Tinian and Saipan. Sinlaku is expected to gradually
weaken the next few days, but still expected to cross the Marianas as
a Category 4 or 5 typhoon.
Preparations for the protection of life and property has closed.
People should be in a designated shelter or in a sturdy and
reinforced concrete building to ride out the storm as tropical storm
force winds are occurring or will occur shortly. Remain indoors
until "all clear" is given by local officials. Due to the size of
the storm tropical storm force winds will likely continue into
Wednesday night for Rota and into Thursday morning for Tinian and
Saipan.
If staying in a home, turn the refrigerator to maximum cold and keep
it closed. Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances. Fill
the bathtub with water in case the tap water becomes unavailable
after the storm. This is for cleaning and flushing purposes. Do not
drink it.
Rota; Tinian; Saipan