TINIAN; SAIPAN — Updated for compact wind radii, reducing winds for Rota and Guam.
...TYPHOON CHAMPI NOW A DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 MOVING WEST INTO GUAM COASTAL WATERS...
.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 Rota, Tinian and Saipan in the Northern Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might be in effect for your area.
A Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for Guam.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION... At 4 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Champi (29W) was located near latitude 13.1N...longitude 144.9E. This was about 25 miles southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west, 280 degrees, at 15 mph. Storm intensity was 140 mph. This general forecast track will take Champi about 15 miles south of Guam as a Category 4 typhoon as it intensifies further the next few days west of the Marianas.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW... Typhoon Champi (29W) has been undergoing rapid intensification today. As a result it is now a dangerous category 4 typhoon. It is expected to pass a little south of Guam as a super typhoon within the next 12 hours. This may potentially bring devastating wind conditions to much of Guam during passage.
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A hurricane or tropical storm in Tinian; Saipan brings damaging wind, heavy rain, storm surge, and the risk of extended power loss. Travel and supply runs can become difficult or impossible.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this tropical storm system and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS