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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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Red Flag Warning in Effect, Refrain from Outdoor Burning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised very dry conditions and occasionally gusty winds will lead to rapid fire spread today.

red flag warning is in effect for Guam until 7 p.m. this evening. East winds of 10 to 20 mph, with higher daytime gusts, and humidity down to 55 to 60 percent at times are expected. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create ideal conditions for rapid spread of wildfires. Refrain from outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning in Effect, High Surf Advisory and High Risk of Rip Currents Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty daytime winds and dry conditions will result in a high fire threat.

red flag warning is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning to 7 p.m. Sunday for Guam. East winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 35 mph, and humidity down to 50 to 60 percent at times are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 4 p.m. Thursday. Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet are expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan and has been extended to 6 a.m. Saturday. Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet are expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Community Advised to Be Wary of AI Scams

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), continue to receive reports of purported scams to unassuming recipients. The community is advised to be cautious of generative artificial intelligence (AI) videos, commonly referred to as “deepfake,” to include ones seemingly from known individuals congratulating you on winning a sweepstake or trying to gather personal or financial information from you. By using deepfakes, criminals can target a larger audience and use more realistic methods to disguise their illicit activities.

High Surf Advisory and High Risk of Rip Currents in Effect; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 5 p.m. Friday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected along north facing reefs. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Press Release - GHS-OCD: Adjustments to Protocols and Corrective Action Plan in Response to Audit

Agana Heights, Guam - The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) provide the following statement in light of a program-specific audit by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an investigative audit by the Guam Office of Public Accountability (OPA), recent news articles and sweeping claims based on overtime figures of the agency.

Press Release - Hazardous Surf and Seas Expected through Sunday; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

A high surf advisory remains in effect for north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 4 p.m. Sunday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected along north facing reefs. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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