TINIAN; SAIPAN — ...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...
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