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Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
934 AM ChST Sun Oct 8 2023

...TROPICAL STORM BOLAVEN MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST TOWARDS THE MARIANAS...

.NEW INFORMATION...
A Typhoon Watch has now been issued.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, and
the surrounding coastal waters of the Marianas.

.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon watch is in effect for the following locations: Guam,
Rota, Tinian, Saipan, and the surrounding coastal waters of the
Marianas.

A Typhoon Watch means that Typhoon conditions are possible within the
next 48 hours somewhere within the area.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 7 AM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) was
located near LATITUDE 10.0N...LONGITUDE 153.0E. This was about 600
miles east-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west-northwest. Storm
intensity was 40 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
A Typhoon Watch has now been issued. When making decisions, do not
focus on the exact forecast track. TS Bolaven (15W) continues to
strengthen over northern Chuuk State and is moving slowly west-
northwest. It is too early to provide exact wind and coastal
inundation forecast values for specific locations in the Marianas. A
general concern should be for the possibility of at least extensive
damage somewhere within the Mariana Islands.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan coastal waters, 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 emergency management agencies.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tiyan, Guam around 3PM ChST, or sooner, if conditions
warrant.

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934 AM ChST Sun Oct 8 2023

...TYPHOON WATCH IS IN EFFECT...

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

Stay calm and keep informed. If your home is vulnerable to high
winds, or you live in a low-lying area along the coast or any
location prone to flooding, evacuate to a designated shelter or ride
out the storm in the sturdy home of family or friends.

Some suggested 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, flashflights 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 and 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.

...Probability of tropical storm/typhoon conditions...
The onset of tropical storm conditions could start as early as
Tuesday morning, with the onset of typhoon force conditions possibly
by late Tuesday evening.

...WIND INFORMATION...
As Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) moves closer to the Marianas, the
threat of sustained high winds is likely to increase. The latest
forecast is for tropical storm force winds to come in as early as
early Tuesday morning. Strong tropical storm or typhoon force winds
are possible late Tuesday evening until after midnight. A general
concern should be for the possibility of at least damaging winds
somewhere within this area.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 22 to 26 feet are possible. Dangerous surf conditions are
possible Monday evening through at least Thursday, with highest
forecast surf at around 15 to 18 feet along east and possibly south
facing reefs by late Tuesday. Inundation of 2 to 4 feet is possible.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy rainfall is likely from late this evening into the second half
of the week. Rainfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches, with local amounts
in excess of 12 inches are possible. A Flash Flood Watch will be in
effect from this evening to at least Wednesday afternoon.

$$

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