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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TROPICAL STORM MALAKAS (02W) LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU
341 PM ChST Fri Apr 8 2022

...TROPICAL STORM MALAKAS CONTINUING TOWARD WOLEAI...

.NEW INFORMATION...
Tropical storm warning is now in effect for Satawal.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people on Yap, Fais, Ulithi, Faraulep, Woleai and Satawal in Yap
State.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A tropical storm warning is now in effect for Satawal. Damaging
winds of 39 mph or more are expected tonight and early Saturday
morning.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Woleai and Faraulep.
Damaging winds of 39 mph or more are expected within 24 hours.

A typhoon watch remains in effect for Yap, Fais, and Ulithi.
Damaging winds of 39 mph or more are possible in the next 48 hours,
possibly reaching typhoon force of 74 mph or more.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 100 PM CHST...0300 UTC, Tropical Storm Malakas (02W) was located
near Latitude 5.3 degrees North and Longitude 146.2 degrees East,
about 155 miles southwest of Satawal. Malakas is moving north-
northwest at 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
TS Malakas is expected to intensify the next few days as it moves
through the islands of eastern Yap State. Malakas, currently moving
north-northwest, is expected to turn northwest tonight, passing
between Yap proper and Guam on Sunday. Although not expected to
approach the Marianas at this time, residents of the islands,
especially Guam, should remain alert and monitor the latest
forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories.

.NEXT UPDATE...
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service at 900 PM this evening, or earlier if needed.

...SATAWAL...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
The latest forecast reflects a north and eastward shift in the track
which brings damaging winds to Satawal tonight and Saturday.
Residents should finalize precautions to secure loose outdoor objects
which can be blown around. Canopies should be removed or well
secured. For mariners, small craft should remain in safe harbor.
Inter-island travel should be postponed.

...WIND INFORMATION...
TS Malakas is expected to turn northwest tonight or Saturday, with
the center passing west of the island Saturday. East winds will
become southeast, reaching damaging levels of 35 to 45 mph this
evening and early Saturday. Winds will decrease Saturday afternoon,
while shifting to south.

...SEAS...
As Malakas strengthens and passes Satawal, seas will build across
the area. Seas will build to between 8 and 10 feet tonight and
Saturday morning. Seas should then subside later Saturday as winds
decrease and Malakas moves farther away from the island.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Storm surge could result in coastal inundation of up to 1 foot along
east to south facing reefs and shorelines. Inundation will be more
pronounced during high tide. Dangerous pounding surf could also
result in coastal erosion. There is a potential of 4 to 6 inches of
rainfall through Saturday night.

...WOLEAI...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Damaging winds are expected on Woleai by early Saturday morning.
Residents should complete preparations to protect life and property.
Make sure you have adequate supplies of food and water. Secure loose
outdoor objects which could be blown around. Canopies should be
removed or well secured. For mariners, small craft should remain in
safe harbor. Postpone any inter-island travel.

...WIND INFORMATION...
As TS Malakas approaches Woleai, northeast winds will increase and
become damaging at 35 to 45 mph tonight after midnight. Sustained
winds are expected to peak at 50 to 60 mph Saturday as they turn to
north and then northwest after noon. The latest track passes Malakas
just to the east of Woleai. A slight shift west would bring a change
in the wind directions. After Malakas passes later on Saturday,
winds will shift to the west and fall below damaging levels late
Saturday night around midnight.

...SEAS...
As TS Malakas strengthens and approaches Woleai, seas will build
across the area. Seas of 8 to 10 feet are possible tonight, building
to between 11 and 14 feet Saturday morning. Seas should then begin to
subside late Saturday night or Sunday morning as winds subside and
Malakas moves away from the island.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Storm surge could result in coastal inundation of 2 to 4 feet along
windward shorelines. Inundation will be more pronounced during high
tide. Dangerous pounding surf could result in coastal erosion. There
is a potential of 8 to 12 inches of rainfall through Sunday.

...FARAULEP...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Damaging winds are expected to arrive on Faraulep Saturday morning.
Residents should complete preparations to protect life and property.
Make sure you have adequate supplies of food and water. Secure loose
outdoor objects which could be blown around. Canopies should be
removed or well secured. For mariners, small craft should remain in
safe harbor. Postpone any inter-island travel.

...WIND INFORMATION...
As TS Malakas approaches Faraulep, east winds will increase, reaching
damaging levels of 35 to 45 mph Saturday, then will shift to
southeast Saturday evening. Winds will then shift to south and begin
to subside late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Winds are expected
to fall below damaging levels Sunday morning.

...SEAS...
As Malakas strengthens and approaches Faraulep, seas will build
across the area. Seas of 8 to 10 feet are possible tonight, building
to between 9 and 12 feet Saturday. Seas should then subside Sunday
morning as winds decrease and Malakas moves away from the island.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Storm surge could result in coastal inundation of 1 to 3 feet along
windward reefs and shorelines. Inundation will be more pronounced
during high tide. Dangerous pounding surf could also result in
coastal erosion. There is a potential of 6 to 10 inches of rainfall
through Sunday.

...YAP...ULITH AND FAIS...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
The latest forecast track has shifted farther to the east, lessening
the chance of destructive winds, but damaging winds remain possible
on Yap, Ulithi and Fais as an intensifying TS Malakas moves by to
the east Sunday as a typhoon. Residents should prepare for the
possibility of destructive typhoon-force winds, dangerous surf,
coastal inundation, and heavy rain. As currently forecast, Ulithi
and Fais are expected to see the worst conditions, but a westward
shift in the track would bring worsening conditions to Yap.

...WIND INFORMATION...
Damaging tropical storm force winds are possible by Sunday morning,
and typhoon force winds of 74 mph or more are possible Sunday
afternoon, although the threat is higher for Ulithi and Fais with
Malakas expected to pass to the east.

...SEAS...
Seas of 11 to 14 feet are possible as Malakas continues to
strengthen into a typhoon and passes by the islands Sunday. Seas
should subside slowly Monday as winds decrease and Malakas moves
away from the region.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Storm surge could result in coastal inundation of 2 to 4 feet along
windward reefs and shorelines. Dangerous pounding surf could also
result in coastal erosion. There is a potential of 6 to 10 inches of
rainfall Sunday and Monday.

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Aydlett
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