94W; Projected To Pass Guam Sunday through Monday

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam is monitoring a circulation southeast of Chuuk, Invest 94W, which is expected to become better organized as it heads northwestward this weekend. Latest model guidance shows 94W passing near or southwest of Guam Sunday or Monday (Veteran's Day).

Invest 94W's passage is expected to bring winds of 20-25 mph with gusts around 35 mph, locally heavy rainfall and potentially hazardous seas for small craft.

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 6:00 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported Missile Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent missile launch today.

“No immediate threat was assessed for Guam or the Marianas from the reported launch,” said Homeland Security Advisor, Esther Aguigui. “Events such as these will continue to be monitored by our office, while working with local, military, and federal partners.”

Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense Announce Extension for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Notice of Interest (NOI)

The deadline to submit a Notice of Interest (NOI) to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has been extended to November 4, 2024.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) had announced that Guam will receive funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The funding stems from the Presidential Disaster Declaration, which was issued in response to Typhoon Mawar.

Press Release – Flood Advisory in effect until 400pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Flood Advisory in effect for Guam until 400pm.

Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Approximately 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 -2 inches are expected.

Some areas that will experience flooding include: Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Agana Heights, MongMong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Asan, Piti, and Santa Rita.

Tropical Depression (23W) Kong-rey moving through Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring Tropical Depression (23W) Kong-rey as it moves through the Marianas today moving Northwest at 6mph.

As Tropical Depression Kong-rey passes, Guam can expect locally heavy rainfall through Saturday.

Currently a High Surf Advisory, Rip Current Statement, and Small Craft Advisory are in effect for Guam until Saturday evening at 600pm.

Press Release – Small Craft Advisory in Effect until 600pm Saturday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Small Craft Advisory in effect for Guam until 600pm Saturday evening in addition to the High Surf Advisory and Rip Current Statement that are still in effect till 600pm.

For the Small Craft Advisory, East to South winds 15 to 25kt with gusts up to 35kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

The offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind residents that:

Tropical Disturbance (Invest 98W); Tropical Cyclone Formation likely within 24 Hours

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring a developing tropical disturbance, Invest 98W, now centered West of Chuuk.

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center has elevated 98W’s potential for development into a significant tropical cyclone to HIGH, meaning development is likely within 24 hrs. Currently, there are no Tropical Cyclone watches or warnings in effect for Guam.

Model guidance shows the circulation passing nearby, Friday into Saturday maintaining gusty showers and thunderstorms in the area.

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