Headline:
Typhoon Watch issued October 15 at 8:56PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Typhoon Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 3:56am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION CHAMPI MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST...
.NEW INFORMATION...
Guam is now in Condition of Readiness 3, meaning damaging winds are
possible within 48 hours.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 7 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Depression Champi (29W) was
located near latitude 11.0N...longitude 157.8E. This was about
890 miles east of Guam. Storm motion was west-northwest,
285 degrees, at 10 mph. Storm intensity was 35 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
It is vital that you do not focus on the exact forecast track. To
do so could result in bad decisions and place you or those you
are responsible for at greater risk. Tropical Depression 29W is
currently moving west-northwest, but is expected to make a turn
toward the west Friday.
Damaging winds are likely within Guam and the Northern Marianas late
Saturday night and Sunday. At this time it appears that the strongest
winds will be towards the southernmost islands. Islands near the
center should prepare for typhoon force winds, with the latest JTWC
forecast showing sustained winds of roughly 85 knots.
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Instruction:
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders
that are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or
container home, or you live in a surge zone or any location prone
to flooding, evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the
storm in the sturdy home of family or friends outside of
evacuation zones.
Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines
and prescriptions, baby food and diapers, games and books,
toiletries, a battery powered radio, a cell phone, flashlights
with extra batteries, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person,
personal identification, copies of key papers such as insurance
policies, available cash and credit cards. Remember, pets are not
allowed in most public shelters, so check ahead with your
intended shelter.
Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with
shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects
indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do
this as early as possible.
If you need to make a trip to the hardware store, the grocery
store, or the gas station, do so as early as possible.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov