Increased Chance of Showers Possible Across the Marianas this Weekend and Early Next Week 

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor Tropical Depression 08W located about 300 miles east-northeast of Saipan this morning.

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 Authority until 8:00 a.m. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 that struck 114km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 34.1 km, at 4:43 p.m.

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there was no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries for Guam reported from the earthquake.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 5:45 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.6 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.8 to 1.6 inches is expected, resulting in minor flooding.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 3:15 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission is moving at full steam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Inarajan, Sinajana, and Upper Mangilao are the next three villages that have begun debris clean-up this week.

Residents are encouraged to complete their debris sorting and staging as soon as possible to make sure they can take advantage of this service. The residential debris project is a free program available for all residential properties including apartments and condominiums.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 7:30 p.m. this evening. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, resulting in minor flooding.

FEMA Mitigation Teams Engage with More Than 10,000 Guam Residents

Although the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, FEMA’s support for Guam residents’ recovery journey remains steadfast. The FEMA Mitigation teams have been tirelessly working with the survivors to raise awareness about potential hazards, promote preparedness measures, and to emphasize on personal and community involvement in mitigating disaster risks.

With 34 debris clean-up teams on the ground, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission is moving at full-steam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Three new locations (Chalan-Pago-Ordot, Mongmong-Toto-Maite and Yona) have been scheduled to begin debris pick-up soon.