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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Typhoon Mawar (02W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
1124 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023

...TYPHOON MAWAR MOVING NORTH-NORTHWEST TOWARDS THE MARIANAS...

.NEW INFORMATION...
A Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Guam and Rota.
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Saipan and Tinian.
The Tropical Storm Warning for Satawal is canceled.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and recommended
actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas. This statement
also includes information for Satawal in eastern Yap State.

.Watches/Warnings...

A Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Guam and Rota.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Saipan and Tinian.

The Tropical Storm Warning for Satawal is canceled.

A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Saipan and Tinian.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Please
listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might be in effect for
your area.

Typhoon Warning means damaging winds of 39 mph or more are expected
within 24 hours, with typhoon force winds likely.

Tropical Storm Warning means damaging winds of 39 mph or more are
expected within 24 hours.

Typhoon Watch means damaging winds of 39 mph or more are possible
within 48 hours, with typhoon force winds possible.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 10 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Mawar (02W) was located near
latitude 9.0N...longitude 147.3E. This was about 355 miles south-
southeast of Guam. Storm motion was north-northwest. Storm intensity
was 85 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
When making decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track. TY
Mawar (02W) continues to strengthen as it approaches the Marianas.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to rush to completion preparations for the
protection of life and property. Evacuate if directed to do so by
local officials...or if your home is vulnerable to high winds or
flooding.

For interests at ports...docks...and marinas...urgently complete
prescribed preparations according to your emergency operations
plan for tropical cyclones. If you live on a boat...make final
preparations for securing your craft before leaving it.

Small craft should remain in port and well secured.

Closely monitor NOAA weather radio, local news outlets and NWS Guam
social media platforms 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 3 PM...or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Guam-Rota-
1124 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023

...TYPHOON WARNING NOW IN EFFECT...

...New Information...
A Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Guam and Rota.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For those under a warning, now is the time to rush to completion
preparations for the protection of life and property. 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 outside of evacuation zones.

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 today, Monday.

&&

...Probability of tropical storm/typhoon conditions...
The onset of tropical storm conditions could start as early as
Tuesday morning. The most likely onset of tropical storm conditions
is Tuesday afternoon to evening. The onset of typhoon conditions
could start as early as Tuesday night.

...Winds...
As Typhoon Mawar (02W) moves closer, the threat for sustained high
winds will increase. The latest forecast is for typhoon force winds
on Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds are currently forecast to
begin affecting the area Tuesday evening.

...Storm surge and surf information...
Storm surge of 3 to 6 feet above high tide is expected as Mawar
moves overhead on Wednesday. Dangerous surf of 15 to 25 feet is
likely initially along south and east facing reefs. Hazardous surf
is likely to spread to west facing reefs Thursday or Friday as Mawar
moves into the Philippine Sea.

...Inland flooding...
A Flood 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 to develop late tonight through the next
few days. Rainfall amounts of 9 to 15 inches are possible with
locally heavier amounts. Monitor conditions for possible flood
advisories or warnings.

$$

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Tinian-Saipan-
1124 AM ChST Mon May 22 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT...
...TYPHOON WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...New Information...
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect.
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For those under a warning, now is the time to rush to completion
preparations for the protection of life and property. 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 outside of evacuation zones.

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 today, Monday.

&&

...Probability of tropical storm/typhoon conditions...
The onset of tropical storm conditions could start as early as
midday Tuesday. The most likely onset of tropical storm conditions is
Tuesday evening. Typhoon conditions are still possible as a slight
northward deviation in the forecast track would bring stronger winds
into Tinian and Saipan.

...Winds...
As Typhoon Mawar (02W) nears, winds will increase. The latest
forecast is for tropical storm force winds Tuesday night into
Wednesday. Typhoon force winds are still possible.

...Storm surge and surf information...
Storm surge of 2 to 5 feet above high tide is expected as Mawar
passes through closer to Guam and Rota. Dangerous surf of 15 to 25
feet is likely along south and east facing reefs. Hazardous surf is
likely to spread to west facing reefs Thursday or Friday as Mawar
moves into the Philippine Sea.

...Inland flooding...
A Flood 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 to develop late tonight through the next
few days. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible with locally
heavier amounts. Monitor conditions for possible flood advisories or
warnings.

$$

...SATAWAL...

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Damaging winds are no longer expected, but gusty west to southwest
winds will continue through today. Seas and surf will remain
dangerous the next day or so, but should begin to decrease midweek.
Small craft should remain in port or in a secure area until
conditions improve.

...WIND INFORMATION...
West winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour will persist through tonight,
before slowly tapering off Tuesday and and Tuesday night. Gusts may
approach 35 miles per hour at times, but these gusts are expected to
be infrequent enough to warrant an extension of the TS Warning.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Large swells may continue to produce minor coastal inundation today,
especially at times of high tide. Large surf will persist as Mawar
slowly pulls away.

$$

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