JIC Release No. 29 - Weather Update: Calm Weather Now but Winds Expected to Pick Up Through Monday; COR 1 Anticipated at 4 a.m. - GHS OCD

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office monitors Typhoon Mangkhut as it continues to strengthen and move westward.

As of 1 a.m., Mangkhut was located 15.0 degrees north latitude and 149.9 degrees east longitude, about 280 miles east of Saipan and 360 miles east-northeast of Guam, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.

A typhoon warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, and adjacent coastal waters in the Mariana Islands, meaning typhoon conditions, including destructive winds of 74 mph or more, are expected as early as Monday afternoon.
Governor Calvo will be placing Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 at 4 a.m., Monday, September 10. COR 1 means that damaging winds of 39 mph are expected within 12 hours.

Expected Winds
Based on the latest forecast, Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to pass near or north of Rota late Monday afternoon as a Category 2 or low-end Category 3 intensity typhoon.

Guam can expect the following wind speeds:
· Damaging winds of 39 mph or more are expected as early as early as 1 p.m. Monday
· Destructive winds of 58 mph or more are expected by early as 6 p.m. Monday
· Closest Point of Approach is expected around 8 p.m. Monday

Damaging winds will last from early Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning.

Remember, these are projections and the storm still has the ability to slow down, speed up, move farther south or even strengthen. Stay vigilant.

Dangerous Waves and Seas
Combined seas in excess of 30 feet are possible due to the expected high winds near the center. Stay out of the waters until COR 4 is announced.

Sirens and Emergency Alert System to be used
The All Hazards Emergency Alert System (AHAWS) siren systems and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) through television and radio will be used beginning at 4 a.m.

The community can expect to hear voiced messaging over the AHAWS announcing COR 1 and the EAS message over television and radio announcing COR 1 for Guam beginning at 4 a.m.

How Can I Stay Up to Date with the Joint Information Center?
The Joint Information Center is the Government of Guam, military and federal government’s clearinghouse for accurate information during emergencies. The following is a list of radio partners, where you can get updated information about Typhoon Mangkhut:

Radio Stations
·      KSTO 95.5 FM
·      102.9 KISH FM
·      Isla 630 AM
·      K57 AM
·      I94 FM
·      Power 98 FM
·      Hit Radio 100
·      Cool FM
·      The BOSS 104.3
·      Star 101.1
·      101.9 KTKB
·      105.1  KAT FM
·      99.5 The Shark
·      KHMG 88.1 FM
·      The Point 93.3

TV and Newspaper partners include:
•   KUAM: kuam.com
•   Pacific News Center: pacificnewscenter.com
•   Guam Daily Post: postguam.com
•   Pacific Daily News: guampdn.com

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
·           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/
·           Joint Region Marianas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam/
·           Governor Calvo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo/

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.

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Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

JIC Release No. 29 - Weather Update: Calm Weather Now but Winds Expected to Pick Up Through Monday; COR 1 Anticipated at 4 a.m.