TINIAN; SAIPAN — ...TROPICAL STORM CHAMPI INTENSIFYING AND MOVING WEST TOWARDS THE MARIANAS... ...CHAMPI LIKELY TO MOVE NEAR GUAM AS A TYPHOON...
.NEW INFORMATION... Guam was placed in Condition of Readiness 2 as of 1 PM ChST.
.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 continue 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 8 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Champi (29W) was located near latitude 11.6N...longitude 152.1E. This was about 510 miles east-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west, 275 degrees, at 13 mph. Storm intensity was 60 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...
Local conditions in Tinian; Saipan 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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