[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TROPICAL STORM SURIGAE (02W) LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU
300 AM ChST Fri Apr 16 2021

...TROPICAL STORM SURIGAE NEAR TYPHOON STRENGTH NORTH OF KOROR...

.NEW INFORMATION...
None

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people on Ngulu in Yap State, and for Kayangel and Koror in the
Republic of Palau.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Koror and Kayangel in
the Republic of Palau and for Ngulu in Yap State.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 100 AM ChST...1500 UTC...the center of Tropical Storm Surigae was
located near 9.1 degrees North and Longitude 135.4 degrees East,
which is about 155 miles west-northwest of Ngulu, about 85 miles
northeast of Kayangel, and about 140 miles north-northeast of Koror.
Surigae was moving west at 7 mph with maximum sustained winds of 65
mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Tropical Storm Surigae will continue to move slowly westward today
while intensifying. At the same time, an expanding wind field will
prolong tropical storm conditions at Kayangel and Koror. Surigae is
expected to make a gradual turn toward the west-northwest with a
slight increase in forward speed later today. Surigae is expected to
become a typhoon today.

.NEXT UPDATE...
The next local statement will be issued by 900 AM Friday morning or
sooner if needed.

...NGULU...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay in a sturdy shelter until winds have subsided later today.
Follow instructions from your emergency officials.

...WIND INFORMATION...
Expect winds of 25 to 35 mph this morning subsiding to between 20 and
30 mph this afternoon. Hazardous marine conditions for small craft will
continue for the next few days as winds will be slow to decrease
further.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Surf will be at hazardous levels of 11 to 13 feet through tonight.
Coastal inundation of 1 to 2 feet is expected along southern and
western shores through this morning.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible this morning as
outer rain bands periodically pass over the area.

...KAYANGEL...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in a sturdy shelter until winds have subsided tonight.
Follow instructions from your emergency officials. The slow-moving
nature of an intensifying Surigae will prolong tropical storm
conditions through today.

...WIND INFORMATION...
Tropical storm force west-southwest winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts to
75 mph will continue through midday today before shifting to the
southwest and gradually subsiding in the afternoon. Damaging winds
will continue late this evening before subsiding to between 25 and
35 mph early Saturday morning. Hazardous marine conditions will
continue for the next few days as winds will be slow to decrease
further.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Dangerous surf of 14 to 19 feet along west and north facing reefs
will continue through this morning, eventually spreading to south
facing reefs. Surf will slowly subside beginning tonight. Coastal
inundation of 2 to 3 feet is expected along northern and western
shores through this evening, then will spread to southern
shores tonight.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Additional rainfall of 4 to 8 inches is likely through tonight.
Flash flooding remains possible.

...KOROR...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in a sturdy shelter until winds have subsided by tonight.
Follow instructions from your emergency officials. The slow-moving
nature of an intensifying Surigae will prolong tropical storm
conditions through most of today.

...WIND INFORMATION...
Tropical storm force west winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph
will increase to around 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph near noon. Winds
will shift to the southwest this afternoon while decreasing slowly.
Winds are expected to fall below damaging levels early this evening.
All vessels, especially small craft, should remain in port.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Dangerous surf of 13 to 18 feet along west and northwest facing reefs
will continue through this morning. Surf will slowly subside by this
evening, but will spread to south and southwest facing reefs. Coastal
inundation of 1 to 3 feet is expected along northern and western
shores through this afternoon, then will spread to southern shores
tonight.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Additional rainfall of 5 to 10 inches is possible through this
afternoon. Flash flooding and mudslides are possible.

$$

Ziobro
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