[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TROPICAL DEPRESSION 01W LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU
238 AM ChST Thu Apr 20 2023

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION 01W NEWLY FORMED EAST-SOUTHEAST OF SAPWUAFIK...

.NEW INFORMATION...
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Pohnpei, Sapwuafik, and
Pakin in Pohnpei State.

This is the first local statement issued for Tropical Depression 01W.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions for
people of Pohnpei, Sapwuafik and Pakin in Pohnpei State.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Pohnpei, Sapwuafik, and
Pakin in Pohnpei State.

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions are possible
within the next 48 hours.

Residents of Fananu should carefully monitor the progress of Tropical
Depression One.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 100 AM ChST...1500 UTC, Tropical Depression 01W was located near
Latitude 5.2 degrees North and Longitude 158.2 degrees East. This is
about 80 miles east-southeast of Sapwuafik and about 125 miles south
of Pohnpei. 01W is moving west-northwest at 10 mph, and is expected
to make a slight turn toward the northwest with little change in
forward speed through Friday. This will take the center just
northeast of Sapwuafik this morning. 01W is expected to intensify
through Friday, possibly becoming a tropical storm this afternoon.
Maximum sustained winds are 30 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
TD 01W is expected to intensify through Friday as it makes its way
across the islands of Pohnpei State, due to a favorable wind shear
environment and warm sea surface temperatures. The latest forecast
shows 01W becoming a tropical storm by this afternoon as it drifts
further west-northwest.

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

...POHNPEI AND PAKIN...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Preparations should be made as soon as possible, before conditions
deteriorate. Keep informed while listening for possible warnings. It
is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from your
local Weather Service Office and emergency management agency. Secure
loose outdoor objects which can be blown around.

Boat owners and captains of small craft need to determine the best
strategy for securing their craft.

In order to make the best decisions, be sure that you understand the
terminology and definitions associated with tropical cyclone events.

...WIND INFORMATION...
East winds of around 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will continue
through the day, shifting south in the late afternoon. Winds may
reach tropical storm force at 30 to 40 mph later today if 01W slows
in its forward speed or intensifies faster than currently forecast.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Choppy seas will build to between 7 to 10 feet today, resulting in
surf between 7 and 9 feet. Coastal inundation is not likely. Surf
will generate life-threatening rip currents, especially along south
and east facing reefs as 01W continues to move through.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Rainfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches, with locally heavier amounts in
excess of 10 inches possible through Friday afternoon.

Long periods of moderate to heavy rain, as are likely as 01W passes
through the area, will saturate the soils. This could lead to an
increased risk of mudslides in areas of steeper terrain.

...SAPWUAFIK...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Tropical Depression 01W.

In order to make the best decisions, be sure that you understand the
terminology and definitions associated with tropical cyclone events.

It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from
your local Weather Service Office and emergency management agency.

...WIND INFORMATION...
Southeast winds of around 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts will
continue through the day, shifting south to southwest sometime before
noon. Winds may occasionally reach tropical storm force at 30 to 40
mph later today if 01W slows significantly in its forward speed or
intensifies faster than currently forecast.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Choppy seas of between 7 to 10 feet are expected today, resulting in
surf between 7 and 9 feet. Coastal inundation is not likely. Surf is
generating life-threatening rip currents along all reefs. Surf may
diminish slightly along north and west reefs upon 01W's exit to the
northwest, but surf may remain elevated for an extended period along
south and east reefs.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Rainfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches, with locally heavier amounts
possible through Friday afternoon.

$$

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