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Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
317 AM ChST Mon Oct 9 2023

...TROPICAL STORM BOLAVEN MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST AND INTENSIFYING...

.NEW INFORMATION...
Tropical Storm Bolaven continues to approach the Marianas.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides recommended actions for people in Guam
and the Northern Marianas.

.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.

A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might
be in effect for your area.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 2 AM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) was located
near latitude 10.0N...longitude 151.7E. This was about 520 miles
east-southeast of Guam. Storm Motion was west-northwest. Storm
Intensity was 50 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
As Tropical Storm Bolaven approaches Guam and the CNMI, the biggest
hazard will be wind damage, followed by flooding, with inundation also
being a concern. It is too early to provide exact wind and surge
forecast values for specific locations. A general concern should be
for the possibility of widespread damage somewhere in either Guam or
the Northern Marianas.

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

For those under a watch...now is the time to prepare 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...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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Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
317 AM ChST Mon Oct 9 2023

...Typhoon Watch remains in effect...

...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 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 as early as possible.

&&

...Probability of tropical storm/typhoon conditions...
Tropical storm or typhoon conditions are likely from Tuesday noon to
Wednesday afternoon. This represents a general upward trend since
the last forecast. The onset of tropical storm conditions could start
as early as mid-morning Tuesday. The onset of typhoon conditions
could start as early as Tuesday evening.

...Winds...
As Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) moves closer, the threat for
sustained high winds is likely to increase. The latest forecast
is for Typhoon force winds from late Tuesday night to early
Wednesday morning. Tropical storm force winds are currently
forecast to begin affecting the area early Tuesday afternoon.

...Inundation and Seas...
Inundation of 2 to 4 feet is likely as Bolaven passes through,
particularly if you are near the center. Seas of 20 to 24 feet are
possible. Hazardous surf conditions are possible beginning this
evening and continuing through at least Thursday. The highest surf
conditions are expected to begin along east and possibly south facing
reefs on Tuesday as Bolaven nears. Surf will increase and likely
become dangerous for north and west facing reefs on Wednesday as
Bolaven passes to the northwest of the Marianas.

...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. Soils are already wet from previous rainfall, so it
won't take much to cause flooding.

$$

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Guam-
317 AM ChST Mon Oct 9 2023

...Typhoon Watch remains in effect...

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

Keep informed and listen for possible changes to the forecast.
Comply with any evacuation orders issued for your area. If you
live under a corrugated roof, make plans to evacuate.

Gather clothes, important papers, medicines, and small valuables
and keep them ready to go on short notice. Gas up your vehicles
and have extra cash on hand.

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.

&&

...Winds...
As Tropical Storm Bolaven (15W) passes nearby, the threat for
sustained high winds should not increase. However, there is still
some possibility for tropical storm force winds. Since there is
still uncertainty, closely monitor the forecast for any significant
changes.

...Inundation and Seas...
Guam could see up to 1 foot of inundation in coastal areas as Bolaven
passes to the north. If the track should shift south this could
increase. Seas of 16 to 20 feet are possible. Hazardous surf
conditions are possible beginning this evening and continuing through
at least Thursday. The highest surf conditions are expected to begin
along east and possibly south facing reefs on Tuesday as Bolaven
nears. Surf will increase and likely become dangerous for north and
west facing reefs on Wednesday as Bolaven passes to the northwest of
the Marianas.

...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. Soils are already wet from previous rainfall, so it
won't take much to cause flooding.

$$

Stanko
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