Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 08/19/2026 04:47

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued August 19 at 9:47PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 4:47am
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Chuuk Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday, or longer if conditions warrant. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Storm Saudel (17W) is expected to continue to strengthen as it moves away from eastern Chuuk State over the next few days.
Instruction: 
A tropical storm watch means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt or 39 to 73 mph are possible due to a tropical storm within 48 hours.
Area Description: 
Chuuk Coastal Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov