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

...BUALOI NOW A TYPHOON...

.NEW INFORMATION...
None.

.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 AND WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning remains 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 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.

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

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 7 PM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bualoi was located near Latitude
12.5N...Longitude 150.0E. This is about 340 miles east-southeast of
Saipan. Bualoi was moving west-northwest at 13 mph with maximum
sustained winds of 75 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Bualoi continues to track steadily toward the northwest, and
this motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. This will bring
damaging winds to Tinian and Saipan, but the threat of damaging winds
will diminish for Rota and Guam as long as Bualoi moves as currently
forecast. The watches for Rota and 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
to the protect 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 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 300 AM Monday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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Guam-
902 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-
902 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-
902 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
Monday night. 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.


$$


GUZ005-201915-
Alamagan-Pagan
902 PM ChST Sun Oct 20 2019

...TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue 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. Hazardous surf
exceeding 9 feet is likely along south and west facing beaches
Tuesday and Tuesday night.

...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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