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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a surge in the trade winds will bring breezy conditions through tonight with gusts to 20 to 35 mph possible, especially in showers. The following advisories remain in effect:

A high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. Monday. Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet are expected for east facing reefs of the Marianas. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

GHS/OCD to Conduct AHAWS Siren Test to Assess Operations

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will conduct a test of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, starting at 3:15 p.m. Residents, visitors and motorists surrounding the AHAWS sirens can expect to hear pre-scripted voice messaging announcing the start and end of the test, and sixty-seconds of the “Alert” siren tone.

No Tsunami Threat from Distant Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0, that occurred 87 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines with a depth of 10.0 km, at 5:49 a.m. (ChST)

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from this earthquake.  

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

High Risk of Rip Currents and Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a high risk of rip currents, in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through late Thursday night for east facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous conditions. If caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current.

GHS/OCD to Conduct AHAWS Siren Test to Assess Operations

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will conduct a test of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, starting at 3:15 p.m.Residents, visitors and motorists surrounding the AHAWS sirens can expect to hear pre-scripted voice messaging announcing the start and end of the test, and sixty-seconds of the “Alert” siren tone.

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