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Tropical Storm Bualoi (22W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
418 PM ChST Sun Oct 20 2019

...TROPICAL STORM BUALOI NEARLY A TYPHOON...

.NEW INFORMATION...
A Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Tinian and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for the islands of Alamagan
and Pagan.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people on Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, Alamagan and Pagan in
the Mariana Islands.


.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Tinian and Saipan. Damaging
winds of 39 mph or more are expected by Monday evening, and typhoon
force winds of 74 mph or more are expected Monday night.

A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for the islands of Pagan
and Alamagan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Damaging winds of 39 mph or higher are possible on Tuesday.

A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Rota. Damaging winds of 39 mph
or more are possible Monday evening, and typhoon force winds of
74 mph or greater are possible Monday night or Tuesday morning.

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Guam. Damaging winds of
39 mph or higher are possible Monday night.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 1 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Bualoi was located
near Latitude 11.8N...Longitude 150.8E. This is about 425 miles
east-southeast of Guam. Bualoi was moving west-northwest at 13 mph
with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Tropical Storm Bualoi continues to track steadily toward the west-
northwest, and is expected to turn more to the northwest tonight
and Monday. As it does, the threat of damaging winds increases for
Tinian and Saipan, and diminishes for Rota and Guam. The watches
for Rota and, especially, Guam remain in effect primarily in case
Bualoi makes an unexpected left turn, or in case its wind field
expands. Now that Typhoon Warnings have been issued for Tinian and
Saipan, preparations for typhoon conditions should be completed as
soon as possible. For Alamagan and Pagan, damaging winds may occur
on Tuesday.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For those under a warning...now is the time to complete preparations
for the protection of life and property. Evacuate if directed to do
so by local officials...or if your home is vulnerable to high winds
or flooding.

For interests at ports...docks...and marinas...complete prescribed
preparations according to your emergency operations plan for
typhoons. If you live on a boat...make final preparations for
securing your craft before leaving it.

For those under a watch...continue with your preparations and listen
for possible warnings.

For coastal waters under a watch...small craft should return to port
or seek safe harbor. Determine the best strategy for securing your
craft.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tiyan around 900 PM...or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Guam-
418 PM ChST Sun Oct 20 2019

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue preparations for the threat of damaging winds, which are
still possible Monday afternoon or evening if Bualoi deviates to
the left of its forecast track. Make sure you have enough food,
water, and medical supplies. Fill your vehicles with fuel. Ensure
your generator is in good working order, and have extra supplies
of fuel for its operation. Clear your property and drains of any
debris. Have a portable radio ready for receiving storm information.

&&

...Winds...
Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected tonight, shifting to
north and increasing to 15 to 20 mph Monday, then shifting to west
and southwest Monday night and Tuesday at 10 to 20 mph.

...Storm Surge and Surf...
Coastal inundation of a foot or so is possible as Bualoi passes
Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Surf will likely become hazardous
at 9 feet or more along north facing reefs by Monday evening.

...Other Storm Effects...
An inch or two of rain is possible through Tuesday. Significant
flooding is not likely.

$$

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Rota-
418 PM ChST Sun Oct 20 2019

...TYPHOON WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue preparations for the threat of damaging winds, which are
still possible Monday afternoon or evening if Bualoi deviates to
the left of its forecast track. Make sure you have enough food,
water, and medical supplies. Fill your vehicles with fuel. Ensure
your generator is in good working order, and have extra supplies
of fuel for its operation. Clear your property and drains of any
debris. Have a portable radio ready for receiving storm information.

&&

...Winds...
Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected tonight, shifting to
north and increasing to 15 to 25 mph Monday, then shifting to
west and southwest Monday night and Tuesday at 15 to 25 mph.

...Storm Surge and Surf...
Coastal inundation of 1 to 2 ft is possible as Bualoi passes Monday
afternoon through Tuesday. Surf will become hazardous at 9 feet or
more along north facing reefs by Monday evening.

...Other Storm Effects...
Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible through Tuesday. Minor flooding
is possible in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.

$$

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Tinian-Saipan-
418 PM ChST Sun Oct 20 2019

...TYPHOON WARNING IN EFFECT...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Preparations for the onset of damaging winds should be completed
as soon as possible. For your home or business, cover all windows
and doors with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other
loose objects indoors. Brace exterior doors, including garage doors.

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.

...Winds...
Damaging winds of 39 mph or greater are likely as early as Monday
afternoon, and winds will likely reach typhoon force of 74 mph by
Monday evening. Once the center passes early Tuesday morning, winds
will shift to south and diminish to 20 to 30 mph by Tuesday
afternoon.

...Storm Surge and Surf...
Coastal inundation of 2 to 4 feet is possible as Bualoi passes
Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Surf will likely become dangerous
at 15 feet or more along windward exposures.

...Other storm effects...
>From 4 to 7 inches of rain is possible through Tuesday. Flash
flooding or mudslides are possible in flood-prone areas and steep
valleys.

$$


GUZ005-201430-
Alamagan-Pagan
418 PM ChST Sun Oct 20 2019

...TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Begin preparations for the threat of damaging winds, which are
possible late Monday night or Tuesday. Make sure you have enough
food, water, and medical supplies. Have a portable radio ready
for receiving storm information.

...WINDS...
Damaging east to southeast winds are possible mainly on Tuesday as
Bualoi passes west of the islands.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF...
Coastal inundation of 2 to 3 feet is possible Tuesday and Tuesday
night, mainly along south and west facing reefs.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
>From 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is possible as Bualoi passes Monday
night through Tuesday night. Minor flooding may occur.

$$

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