Typhoon Watch issued April 11 at 9:22PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
...TYPHOON SINLAKU MOVING NORTHWEST IN CHUUK STATE...
.NEW INFORMATION...
The Tropical Storm Warning for Polowat in Chuuk State is cancelled.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
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 Flash Flood Warnings that
might be in effect once heavy rainfall arrives.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 7 PM ChST...the center of Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was located
near latitude 9.0N...longitude 151.3E. This was about 530 miles
southeast of Guam. Storm motion was northwest, 325 degrees, at
5 mph, likely signaling the beginning long-awaited slow departure
out of Chuuk State. Storm intensity was 90 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) is slowly moving northwest in Chuuk State,
bringing intense showers, thunderstorms, and winds as it continues to
consolidate and intensify. TY Sinlaku will continue to move northwest
on its journey toward the Marianas. It is too early to provide exact
wind and surge forecast values for specific locations in the
Marianas, but the general concern should be for the possibility of
devastating damage somewhere within the Marianas.
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.
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that
are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or container
home, 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.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 14:22 - su klo 2:00
