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.
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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.
Annual Tropical Cyclone, Disaster Preparedness & Climate Workshop
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/06/2018 06:45 pm
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam, is hosting a two-day Tropical Cyclone, Disaster Preparedness and Climate Workshop from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 12 – 13, 2018, location to be determined.
Guam Army National Guard Announces Aviation Annual Training
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/05/2018 08:15 pm
The Guam Army National Guard Detachment 2, 1-224 Aviation Regiment will be conducting annual training from June 6 – 11, 2018.
NWS Issues Advisories for the Marianas; Practice Caution While Traveling this Morning
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/05/2018 04:30 am
The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, has issued the following advisories:
A short-term forecast has been issued for Guam and Guam coastal waters. Through 5:30 a.m., scattered showers and thunderstorms will bring locally heavy rain, wind gusts to 30 mph, and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning to Guam and adjacent coastal waters. If driving, be alert for low visibilities and brief flooding of roads. Boaters are advised to be alert for strong wind gusts up to 30 knots. Seek shelter is lightning is seen or thunder is heard.
A thunderstorm advisory is in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 5 a.m. this morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take cautions as required.
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind residents and visitors to practice extreme caution while traveling in these conditions.
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
· NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/
· NWS Facebook: https: 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.
A short-term forecast has been issued for Guam and Guam coastal waters. Through 5:30 a.m., scattered showers and thunderstorms will bring locally heavy rain, wind gusts to 30 mph, and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning to Guam and adjacent coastal waters. If driving, be alert for low visibilities and brief flooding of roads. Boaters are advised to be alert for strong wind gusts up to 30 knots. Seek shelter is lightning is seen or thunder is heard.
A thunderstorm advisory is in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 5 a.m. this morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take cautions as required.
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind residents and visitors to practice extreme caution while traveling in these conditions.
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
· NWS Website: http:
· NWS Facebook: http
· GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov
· GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.
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.
Weak Tropical Disturbance Passing by South-Southeast of Guam
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/03/2018 12:45 pm
The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam, is monitoring a weak tropical disturbance centered south-southeast of Guam as it tracks slowly west.
Air Monitoring Tests Completed, No Hazards Detected
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 06/01/2018 04:45 pm
The Guam National Guard, 94th Civil Support Team (CST) and the Guam Fire Department (GFD) Hazardous Materials (HazMat) unit conducted air monitoring tests at various sites throughout the island yesterday through this morning.
GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 05/29/2018 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, June 5, starting at 3:15 p.m.
Volcanic Haze Reaches the Marianas; Those with Respiratory Issues Advised to Take Precautions
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 05/29/2018 09:45 am
The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a special weather statement for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.