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Typhoon Mawar (02W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
350 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023

...MAWAR HAS STRENGTHENED TO TYPHOON STATUS...

.NEW INFORMATION...
Mawar has strengthened to typhoon status.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommendations for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.

.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 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Mawar (02W) was located near
LATITUDE 8.3N...LONGITUDE 148.1E. This was about 420 miles south-
southeast of Guam. Storm Motion was north-northwest. Storm
intensity was 80 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
When making decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track.
Typhoon Mawar(02W) continues to strengthen over western Chuuk
State. 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...
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 AM ChST...or sooner if conditions
warrant.


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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023

...Typhoon Watch remains in effect...

...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.

As of 8 PM Sunday evening, the governor of Guam has placed Guam
under COR 2. The CNMI remains in COR 3.

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. Typhoon
conditions are possible by Wednesday morning.
...Winds...
Tropical cyclone warnings have been discontinued. Sustained high
winds are no longer expected but strong wind gusts may still
occur.

...Winds...
As Typhoon Mawar moves closer, the threat for sustained high
winds will increase. Tropical storm force winds are currently
forecast to begin affecting the area Tuesday evening. A general
concern should be for the possibility of widespread damage
somewhere within the Marianas. The latest forecast is for typhoon
force winds from Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening.

...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...
A Flood Flash Watch is in effect for the entire area. See latest
forecast for latest information. Listen for possible flood
warnings for your location...and be ready to act if flooding
rains occur.

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...

...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 beginning to slowly pull away from Ulul. Damaging
southeast winds of 40 to 50 mph are expected to fall below
damaging tropical storm force levels over the next few hours.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Hazardous seas of 12 to 14 feet are are still expected tonight.
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 is still expected tonight and could bring an
additional 4 to 6 inches of rainfall through midday Monday.

&&

...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 beginning to slowly pull away from Polowat. Damaging
south to southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph are expected to fall
below damaging tropical storm force levels later this morning.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 13 to 15 feet is expected to decrease today. However,
dangerous surf of 17 to 19 feet along south and southwest facing
reefs remains possible. Inundation of 2 to 4 feet is also possible.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy rainfall is still possible through midday today.

&&

...Satawal...

...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 40 to 50 mph will shift to the west and decrease
this morning or during the early afternoon, possibly falling
below tropical storm force by late the middle of this afternoon.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 13 to 15 feet are expected to continue through the
morning. This will maintain dangerous surf of 16 to 18 feet along
north to northwest facing reefs. Inundation of 2 to 4 feet remains
possible.


...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Additional heavy rainfall remains possible through Monday
afternoon as Mawar slowly pulls away to the north. This may
produce localized flooding.
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