Flood Watch and Small Craft Advisory Remain in Effect

   

Flood Watch and Small Craft Advisory Remain in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a flood watch, in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through late Saturday night.  
 
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains a possibility. Rainfall amounts between 2 and 4 inches, with locally heavier amounts in excess of 6 inches, remain possible through late Saturday night.
 
For today and tonight, it is expected to be cloudy with locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, resulting in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. 
 
Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

·  Clear drainage areas and unblock clogged storm drains in your area;
·  Stay up to date with the latest information;
·  If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
·  Slow down where water is ponding on the road;
·  Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away;
·  Do not camp, park, or hike along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
 
small craft advisory remains in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. Friday. Southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, with frequent gusts to 25 knots, are expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating small vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
 
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) advise the community to practice caution while traveling in heavy rain, driving below the speed limit and allowing enough braking distance between vehicles.
 
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

·  NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
·  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) 489-2540 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.gov.  
 
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