Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 2:54PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 9:54pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 254 PM ChST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yigo, moving west at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada,
Yona, Hagatna Heights, Andersen AFB, Talofofo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite,
Sinajana, Asan, Piti, Santa Rita and Umatac.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Guam
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov