Capitol Hill, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR TINIAN AND
SAIPAN...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay calm and keep informed. Continue to shelter in place until
the storm has passed, the warning has been cancelled, and the "all
clear" has been given by local government and emergency management
officials.

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...WIND INFORMATION...;
As Tropical Storm Higos (08W) continues to strengthen, the threat;
for increasing winds remain. Maximum sustained winds are forecast;
to be in the 30 to 40 mph range with gusts to 55 mph. As the;
center of Tropical Storm Higos continues to slowly move away,;
winds are expected to decrease as we head into the night. However,;
this is contingent on if Higos maintains speed and doesn't become;
quasi-stationary, stall, or rapidly strengthen. With that said,;
current expectations are for the winds to continue a gradual;
decrease.;

...COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION...;
Dangerous surf conditions are occurring and will continue through;
at least Wednesday morning, possibly longer, and could lead to;
extensive shoreline erosion and inundation.;

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...;
Periods of heavy rainfall and windy conditions associated with;
Tropical Storm Higos may continue through through tonight, or;
possible into Wednesday morning.

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS UPGRADED...

* WHAT...Tropical Storm Warning.

* WHERE...Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Through at least Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds of 30 to 35 kt with gusts up
to 50 kt. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Depression 08W has been upgraded to
Tropical Storm Higos (08W). Conditions are expected to be
incredibly dangerous for small craft and most large vessels. Seek
safe harbor as soon as possible. Venturing out can result in
significant threat to life and/or property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt, or 39
to 73 mph.

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...TROPICAL DEPRESSION 08W SLOWLY PASSING SOUTH OF TINIAN...
...POTENTIAL FOR HEAVIER SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS THROUGH TUESDAY
NIGHT FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN...

Invest 94W is now Tropical Depression 08W according to the Joint
Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Currently, 08W is centered near 14.6N
146.0E as indicated in latest satellite and Guam radar imagery. Its
current motion is roughly W at around 5 kt (6 mph). On its current
track, the center of 08W should emerge W of the Marianas later today
or tonight. The heaviest showers and strongest winds are found along
its northern peripheries, mainly affecting Tinian and Saipan, and
will persist through tonight. Rota and Guam are south of the
circulation center, so the overall risk for heavy showers and gusty
winds are overall decreasing.

Heaviest rainfall will be over Tinian and Saipan, with rainfall
totals possibly reaching around 2.0 inches and sustained winds of 20
to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph within the heaviest showers.
Additionally, locally higher amounts will be possible.

For more information please refer to bulletins from the Joint
Typhoon Warning Center under WMO header WTPN32 PGTW and from
the National Weather Service under WMO header WTPQ32 PGUM.

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM ChST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving on roads with no
center barriers, as well as when passing high profile vehicles.

Secure loose objects outdoors, as well as canopies. These winds may
move light objects.

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...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Developing Tropical Depression 08W will
create surf heights of 7 to 9 feet along east facing reefs as it
crosses near Tinian and Saipan today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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