GUAM COASTAL WATERS; ROTA COASTAL WATERS — * WHAT...Typhoon conditions, including winds of 64 knots or more are expected.
* WHERE...Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...Damaging winds are occurring in eastern waters, and will begin later tonight in western waters. Onset of destructive winds after midnight with typhoon force winds early Sunday morning. Damaging winds will continue into at least Sunday night, especially if Champi slows down.
* IMPACTS...Destructive to typhoon force winds will produce dangerous to deadly seas that could damage, capsize or sink vessels, along with drastically reducing visibilities in heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Typhoon Champi (29W) continues to move quickly toward the Marianas. The exact path of 29W remains subject to change. However, guidance supports a passage through Guam coastal waters, a little south of Guam, with damaging winds moving in late tonight and lasting into at least Sunday night. Champi is expected to strengthen further as it approaches, then move through the region as a category 4 super typhoon Sunday morning. Seas are quickly rising, with significant sea heights reaching as high as 35 feet near the eye wall of Champi. Dangerous sea conditions may continue into Monday.
Local conditions in Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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