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Circulation Has Low Possibility of Development – No Threat to the Marianas
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 11/29/2018 07:15 pm
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NEWS, INCLUDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES FROM GHS/OCD
NWS Closely Monitors Developing Circulation Near Kosrae
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 11/27/2018 11:30 am
The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office is closely monitoring a developing circulation about 115 miles north of Kosrae, near 7 degrees north latitude and 163 degrees east longitude.
The disturbance is the subject of a tropical cyclone formation alert by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, meaning the disturbance could become a tropical cyclone in the next 12 to 24 hours.
The disturbance is the subject of a tropical cyclone formation alert by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, meaning the disturbance could become a tropical cyclone in the next 12 to 24 hours.
GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 11/26/2018 10:00 am
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, December 4, starting at 3:15 p.m.
NWS Advisories in Effect; Strong Rip Currents will be Life-Threatening
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 11/23/2018 08:45 am
The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect for the Marianas:
A high surf advisory and high risk of rip currents is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Friday night. Along east facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 8 to 11 feet today. Along south facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 7 to 9 feet. Avoid venturing near reefs and beaches, especially those facing east and south. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not try to swim directly against a rip current.
A high surf advisory and high risk of rip currents is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Friday night. Along east facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 8 to 11 feet today. Along south facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 7 to 9 feet. Avoid venturing near reefs and beaches, especially those facing east and south. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not try to swim directly against a rip current.
JIC Release No. 10 - Guam now in COR4
- Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 11:45 am
Guam in COR 4 as of 11 a.m.
JIC Release No. 9 - Man-Yi Weather and Shelter update
- Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 09:45 am
Typhoon Man-Yi continues its west-northwest track at 31 mph. It is expected to make its closest point of approach 250 miles south-southwest of Guam at 9 a.m. Because of its distance, Guam remains in a tropical storm warning.
JIC Release No. 8 - Strong winds, flight delays
- Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 08:30 am
Brief period of strong winds; some flight arrivals, departures delayed.
Residents are reminded to please drive carefully if you’re out on the roads.
Residents are reminded to please drive carefully if you’re out on the roads.
JIC Release No. 7 - Tropical Storm Man-Yi Continues to Move Rapidly West-Northwest; Hazardous Seas Build
- Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 05:45 am
The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor Tropical Storm Man-Yi.
Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 with island military installations remaining in COR 3.
Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 with island military installations remaining in COR 3.
JIC Release No. 6 - Guam in COR 2; Damaging Winds Expected Thursday Morning
- Posted on Date: 11/21/2018 08:00 pm
Guam is now in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2.
JIC Release No. 5 - Emergency Shelters Prepared to Open at 8 p.m.; Residents Urged to Prepare
- Posted on Date: 11/21/2018 05:30 pm
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) is preparing to open three emergency shelters at 8 p.m.
