[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE MOVING NORTHWEST...RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING...

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

.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 700 AM ChST...2100 UTC, Tropical Depression 01W was located near
Latitude 6.0 degrees North and Longitude 157.6 degrees East. This is
about 35 miles east-northeast of Sapwuafik and about 80 miles south-
southwest of Pohnpei. 01W is moving northwest at 10 mph, and is
expected to make a slight turn toward the north-northwest with a
slight decrease in forward speed through Friday afternoon. 01W is
expected to intensify further today, likely becoming a tropical
storm this afternoon. Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
TD 01W is expected to intensify later today, 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 north-northwest. Current satellite imagery indicates that the
storm is undergoing another cycle, so the short break in heavy
showers over Pohnpei may deteriorate quickly in the afternoon.

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

...POHNPEI AND PAKIN...

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

Boat owners and captains of small craft should refrain from operating
their vessels in the open waters for the rest of today. Remain in
port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for
severe wind and seas.

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

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

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Choppy seas will build further to between 7 to 11 feet today,
resulting in surf between 7 and 9 feet. Coastal inundation is still
not likely. Surf will generate life-threatening rip currents along
the reefs as 01W continues to move through.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Additional rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches, with locally heavier
amounts in excess of 8 inches possible through late tonight.

Long periods of moderate to heavy rain have saturated the soils,
leading 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...
South winds of around 25 to 30 mph with higher gusts will continue
through the day. Winds may reach tropical storm force at 30 to 40
mph later today if 01W slows in its forward speed and/or intensifies
faster than currently forecast.

...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION...
Choppy seas will build further to between 7 to 11 feet today,
resulting in surf between 7 and 9 feet. Coastal inundation is still
not likely. Surf will generate life-threatening rip currents along
the reefs as 01W continues to move through.

...OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally heavier
amounts in excess possible through late tonight.

$$

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