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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TROPICAL STORM MAWAR (02W) LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU
242 PM ChST Sun May 21 2023

...TROPICAL STORM MAWAR (O2W) CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN...

.NEW INFORMATION...
Tropical Storm Mawar (02W) continues to strengthen.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and recommended
actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas this also
includes Ulul and Polowat in western Chuuk State and Satawal in
eastern Yap State and surrounding islands.

.Watches/Warnings...
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the following locations,
Ulul and Polowat in western Chuuk State and Satawal in eastern Yap
State.

A Typhoon Watch continues for the following locations, Guam, Rota,
Tinian, and Saipan in the Mariana Islands.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 1 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Mawar (02W) was located
near latitude 7.1N...longitude 149.0E. This was about 525 miles
south-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was north. Storm intensity was
60 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
When making decisions...do not focus on the exact forecast track. TS
Mawar(02W) continues to strengthen over western Chuuk State and is
moving slowly north. It is too early to provide exact wind and surge
forecast values for specific locations in the Marianas. A general
concern should be for the possibility of at least extensive damage
somewhere within Mariana Islands.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For those under a warning, preparations according to your typhoon
disaster plan should be well under way or complete. Remain in shelter
until the all clear is given by your local emergency management
authority.

For those under a watch, now is the time to begin preparing your
home or business according to your typhoon disaster plan. Listen
for possible warnings and be ready to evacuate if necessary. Heed
the advice of local officials and comply with any orders that are
issued.

For interests at ports, docks and marinas, it is recommended that
you perform the prescribed preparations according to your emergency
operations plan for tropical cyclones. If you live on a boat, begin
to safely secure your craft and make plans to leave it for adequate
land-based shelter. Listen for possible warnings.

Regarding the coastal waters under a watch, small craft should
return to port or seek safe harbor.

Closely monitor NOAA weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

For additional precautionary and preparedness information, please
refer to the detailed recommendations relative to your location
as further described by your local National Weather Service office
and your local emergency management.

&&

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

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242 PM ChST Sun May 21 2023

...TYPHOON WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...New Information...
Tropical Storm Mawar (02W) continues to strengthen.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that
are issued for your area. If your home is vulnerable to high winds,
or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to flooding,
evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm in the sturdy
home of family or friends.

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. Remember, pets are not allowed in
most public shelters, so check ahead with your intended shelter.

Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with
shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects
indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do this as
early as possible.

If you need to make a trip to the hardware store, the grocery
store, or the gas station, do so as early as possible.

&&

...Probability of tropical storm/typhoon conditions...
The onset of tropical storm conditions could start as early as
Tuesday morning, but are more likely Tuesday evening.

...Winds...
As Tropical Storm Mawar moves closer, the threat for sustained high
winds is likely to increase. The latest forecast is for tropical
storm force winds from Tuesday evening to Thursday afternoon.
Tropical storm force winds are currently forecast to begin affecting
the area early Tuesday evening. Strong Tropical Storm or Typhoon
force winds are possible Tuesday night through Wednesday night. A
general concern should be for the possibility of at least damaging
winds somewhere across the Marianas.

...Storm surge and storm tide...
Dangerous surf conditions are possible Monday night through at least
Thursday night. Additional details on surf and possible inundation
will be added later as the exact track and intensity information are
refined.

...Inland flooding...
Heavy rainfall is likely through most of the week. Rainfall amounts
of 9 to 15 inches are possible with locally heavier amounts. Monitor
conditions for possible flood watches, advisories or warnings.

$$

...Ulul...

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

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Tropical Storm Mawar.

It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from
your local Weather Service Office and emergency management agency.
Remain in shelter until given the all clear.

...WIND INFORMATION...
East to southeast winds of 35 to 50 mph are expected this evening,
continuing through the night. Winds will begin to gradually decrease
through Monday, possibly falling below tropical storm force by noon
Monday.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 12 to 14 feet are possible. This will result in dangerous
surf of 16 to 18 feet along south and southeast facing reefs.
Inundation of 2 to 4 feet is possible.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy rainfall of 10 to 14 inches is possible as Mawar passes. This
will produce localized flooding.

&&

...Polowat...

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

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Tropical Storm Mawar.

It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from
your local Weather Service Office and emergency management agency.
Remain in shelter until given the all clear.

...WIND INFORMATION...
Mawar is now making its closest approach to Polowat.
Destructive south to southwest winds of 55 to 60 mph this afternoon.
Destructive winds are expected to decrease this evening, with winds
possibly falling below tropical storm force this after midnight
tonight.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 13 to 15 feet are possible. This will result in dangerous
surf of 17 to 19 feet along south and southwest facing reefs.
Inundation of 2 to 4 feet is possible.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy rainfall of 10 to 14 inches is possible as Mawar passes.
This will produce localized flooding.

&&

...Satawal...

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

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Tropical Storm Mawar.

It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from
your local Weather Service Office and emergency management agency.
Remain in shelter until given the all clear.

...WIND INFORMATION...
North winds of 35 to 50 mph are expected this afternoon, continuing
through the night. Winds will begin to gradually shift to the west
and decrease early Monday morning, possibly falling below tropical
storm force by noon Monday.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 12 to 14 feet are possible. This will result in dangerous
surf of 16 to 18 feet along north to northwest facing reefs.
Inundation of 2 to 4 feet is possible.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy rainfall of 10 to 14 inches is possible as Mawar passes.
This will produce localized flooding.

$$

Ziobro
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