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Tropical Disturbance Developing in FSM (Invest 95W)

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring a developing tropical disturbance, Invest 95W, near Kosrae, in the federated States of Micronesia. A special weather statement has been issued for Chuuk and Pohnpei States. It remains a possibility that a tropical cyclone, of some intensity, could push through the Marianas next week as 95W heads west-northwest. 

Flood Advisory in effect until 2:30pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory in effect until 2:30pm today affecting Guam with urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
At 126 PM ChST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to slow-moving thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid stream rises could cause minor flooding. Between 0.8 and 1.4 inches of rain have fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include southern and central Guam.

Thunderstorm Warning in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm warning, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are occurring within 5 nautical miles of the airport.

 A thunderstorm advisory is also in effect for the Guam International; Airport until 4:00pm this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Flood Advisory in effect until 3:00pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory until 3:00pm today affecting Guam with minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

At 114 PM ChST, rain gauge and weather station reports indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include all villages of Guam.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions;

Flood Advisory in effect until 8:00pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam, until 8:00 pm this afternoon. This will cause minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
 
At 530 PM ChST, satellite estimates indicate heavy rain in the advisory area. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Hagatna Heights, Andersen AFB, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana and Asan.

Flood Advisory in effect until 3:00pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam, until 3:00 pm this afternoon. This will cause minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
 
At 1139 AM ChST, rain gauge and weather station reports indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.

Some locations that will experience flooding include all villages of Guam.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions;

    Tropical Depression 11W (Shanshan) poses no direct threat

    The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is issuing Public Tropical Cyclone Advisories on Tropical Depression 11W.

     At 7AM ChST, Tropical Depression 11W was located 330 miles NNW of Guam, moving NW at 7 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (Tropical Storm is sustained 39 mph). 

    Tropical Depression 11W poses no direct threat to Guam or the CNMI as it continues to move away. 

    There are no tropical storm watches or warnings at this time, nor are they anticipated with 11W. 

    Flood Advisory in effect until 2:00pm

    The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam, until 2:00 pm this afternoon. Trained weather spotters reported heavy rain across the entirety of Guam. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.2 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

    Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Periods of heavy rainfall will remain likely throughout the day.

    Flood Advisory in effect until 5:15pm

    The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a flood advisory is in effect for Guam until 5:15pm.  

    Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some villages that may experience flooding include: Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Hagatna Heights, Talofofo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Asan and Piti.

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