Headline:
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 17 at 3:03AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 10:03am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...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...
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:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov