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Typhoon Bualoi (22W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
233 AM ChST Tue Oct 22 2019

...TYPHOON BUALOI MOVING NORTHWEST...

.NEW INFORMATION...
None.

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

.Watches/Warnings...
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the islands of
Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Damaging winds of 39 mph or higher are expected by early this
morning.

A Typhoon Warning remains in effect for Tinian and Saipan. Damaging
winds of 39 mph or more are expected this morning.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 1 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bualoi (22W) was located
near Latitude 15.8N...Longitude 146.4E. This was About 210 miles
northeast OF Guam and 65 miles northeast of Saipan. Storm Motion
was northwest. Storm Intensity was 120 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Bualoi continues to track steadily northwestward, and
this motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. This will
bring damaging winds to Tinian and Saipan this morning, and to
Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan through this evening.

For Tinian and Saipan, preparations for tropical storm conditions
should be complete. For Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan, preparations
for damaging winds should be completed as soon as possible.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in safe shelter or sturdy structure away from the ocean until
weather conditions improve. Small craft should remain in port and
well secured.

Closely monitor advisories from the National Weather Service and
announcements by local emergency management offices for the latest
storm information.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tiyan around 9 AM ChST...or sooner if conditions
warrant.

GUZ003-004-220000-
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Tinian-Saipan-
233 AM ChST Tue Oct 22 2019

...Typhoon Warning remains in effect...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in safe shelter or sturdy structure away from the ocean until
weather conditions improve. Damaging winds will continue through
the morning. Small craft should remain in port and well secured.
&&

...Winds...
Typhoon Bualoi has made its closest point of approach to Tinian and
Saipan. Expect damaging west winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to
60 mph early this morning. Winds will become southwest and diminish
to 20 to 25 mph later this morning, and around 15 mph by this afternoon.

...Storm Surge and Surf...
Coastal inundation of 2 to 4 feet is possible as Bualoi makes
its closest point of approach this morning. Surf will likely
become dangerous at 15 feet or more along windward exposures.

...Other storm effects...
1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the day. Flash flooding
or mudslides are possible in flood-prone areas and steep valleys

$$

GUZ005-220000-
Alamagan-Pagan-Agrihan
3 AM ChST Mon Oct 22 2019

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Continue preparations for the threat of damaging winds, which
are expected late today. Make sure you have enough food, water,
and medical supplies. Have your HF radio ready for receiving
storm information. Small craft should remain in port and
well secured.

...WINDS...
For Alamagan, damaging east winds at 35 to 45 mph are expected
before sunrise, increasing to 45 to 55 mph around 10 AM today,
then shifting to southeast and diminishing in the late afternoon.

For Pagan, damaging east winds at 35 to 45 mph should start around
sunrise and persist through the day before shifting to
southeast and diminishing by evening.

For Agrihan, damaging east to southeast winds at 35 to 45 mph are
expected between about noon and 7 PM today.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF...
Coastal inundation of 2 to 3 feet is possible today and tonight,
mainly along east, south and west facing reefs. Hazardous surf
exceeding 9 feet is likely along south and west facing beaches
today and tonight.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
3 to 5 inches of rainfall is possible as Bualoi passes today
and tonight. Minor flooding may occur.

$$

Ziobro
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