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Red Flag Warning in Effect, Refrain from Outdoor Burning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry vegetation will maintain a high fire threat.

red flag warning is in effect until 5 p.m. Thursday for Guam. East winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts to 30 mph over higher terrain, and humidity at 50 to 60 percent are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Conditions will ease during nighttime hours, then return during the day. Refrain from outdoor burning.

No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Nearby Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 that occurred 169 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands with a depth of 10.0 km, at 7:54 p.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam and the CNMI from this earthquake.  

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea 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 launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect for Extreme Fire Weather Danger

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry vegetation will maintain a high fire threat.

red flag warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday for extreme fire weather danger for Guam. East winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 35 mph over higher terrain, and humidity at 50 to 60 percent are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Conditions will ease during nighttime hours, then return during the day. Refrain from outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning in Effect for Extreme Fire Weather Danger

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry vegetation will cause a high fire threat.

red flag warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday for extreme fire weather danger for Guam. East winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 35 mph over higher terrain, and humidity at 45 to 60 percent are expected. A fire weather watch will then be in effect from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon for Guam.

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.4 that struck 26 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam, with a depth of 154.4 km, at 12:10 p.m. (ChST).

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

Fire Weather Watch in Effect; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and drying of vegetation will cause a high fire threat.

fire weather watch is in effect through Tuesday afternoon for Guam. East winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph possible, and humidity at 45 to 60 percent are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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Fire Weather Watch in Effect Friday through Monday; Refrain from Outdoor Burning this Weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and drying of vegetation will cause a high fire threat.

fire weather watch is in effect from Friday morning through Monday morning for Guam. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph possible, and humidity at 45 to 60 percent, especially from late morning though sunset, are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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