Headline:
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 2 at 10:41PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 5:41am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest tropical storm force wind to 40 kt with gusts
to 60 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet.
* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Storm Choi-wan (26W) continues to
strengthen as it slowly pivots north-northeast near the northern
Marianas west of Alamagan, with Tropical storm force winds
already being felt over Saipan since early this morning.
Hazardous seas will continue.
Instruction:
A tropical storm warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt are
expected due to a tropical storm within 36 hours.
Area Description:
Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov