At 2 p.m., the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, issued an updated advisory for Tropical Depression 10W, which is intensifying slowly. A tropical storm warning means tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 mph or more, are expected within 24 hours.
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Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Guam and Rota; Take Necessary Precautions
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 07/03/2018 08:30 am
At 8 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Guam and Rota as a tropical depression forms south-southeast of Guam.
NWS Issues Special Weather Statement; Tropical Disturbance Expected to Near Guam on Wednesday
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 07/02/2018 12:00 pm
The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, issued a special weather statement for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A tropical disturbance is centered about 325 miles southeast of Guam, 335 miles southeast of Rota and 380 miles south-southeast of Saipan and Tinian and has been nearly-stationary for the last 12 hours.
NWS latest computer guidance showed the disturbance to remain nearly-stationary through tonight then brought it on a gradual track to the northwest, nearing Guam on Wednesday. Showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to build across the Marianas on Wednesday and continue through Thursday.
At this time, strongest winds are expected around 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in heavier showers and rainfall amounts between 3 and 5 inches. The worst conditions are expected for Guam and Rota, with slightly less wind and rain on Tinian and Saipan.
Considerable uncertainty on track and timing of passage of the disturbance remains.
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind that all care and caution must be exercised by anyone who will be traveling in these conditions.
Monitor the latest advisory information through the following sites, especially if outdoor or marine activities are planned:
· NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/
· NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
· GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
· GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
For more information, contact GHS/OCD Public Information Officer, Jenna G. Blas at (671) 478-0208 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.gov.
NWS latest computer guidance showed the disturbance to remain nearly-stationary through tonight then brought it on a gradual track to the northwest, nearing Guam on Wednesday. Showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to build across the Marianas on Wednesday and continue through Thursday.
At this time, strongest winds are expected around 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in heavier showers and rainfall amounts between 3 and 5 inches. The worst conditions are expected for Guam and Rota, with slightly less wind and rain on Tinian and Saipan.
Considerable uncertainty on track and timing of passage of the disturbance remains.
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind that all care and caution must be exercised by anyone who will be traveling in these conditions.
Monitor the latest advisory information through the following sites, especially if outdoor or marine activities are planned:
· NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.g
· NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook
· GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
· GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook
For more information, contact GHS/OCD Public Information Officer, Jenna G. Blas at (671) 478-0208 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.gov.
NWS Issues Thunderstorm Advisory
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/27/2018 06:15 am
The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam has issued a thunderstorm advisory in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 7 a.m. this morning. Thunderstorms are possible within 20 nautical miles of the airport.
GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/26/2018 09:45 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, July 3, starting at 3:15 p.m.
GHS/OCD Promote Lightning Safety Awareness Week 2018
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/25/2018 03:45 pm
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam, are celebrating June 24 – 30, 2018 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
Volcanic Haze Reaches the Marianas Again
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/25/2018 11:30 am
The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a special weather statement for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
NWS Issues Thunderstorm Advisory for the Morning
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/19/2018 08:00 am
The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, has issued a thunderstorm advisory in effect for the Guam International Airport until 9:30 a.m.
Port Authority AHAWS Siren to be Tested June 12 and June 15
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/08/2018 04:00 pm
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense will conduct tests of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) siren from the Port Authority of Guam (PAG) location on Tuesday, June 12, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and again on Friday, June 15 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
MRFC Provide Mitigation Tips for ATM Users
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/08/2018 02:15 pm
The Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC) continues to monitor any threats and hazards to the region. In light of recent reports regarding an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) skimming device, the MRFC advises the community to be alert for similar devices and their potential impact on consumers, businesses, and financial institutions.