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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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Showers and Thunderstorms to Continue this Evening; Practice Caution on the Roads

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short term forecast for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, and their coastal waters.

Through 12 a.m., lines of showers and thunderstorms will pass across the Marianas and adjacent coastal waters. Be alert for occasional lightning, reduced visibilities down to 1 mile near heavier showers and thunderstorms, and minor ponding on roads. Occasional wind gusts to 25 knots are also possible near these showers, especially in the coastal waters.

JIC Release NO. 740 -Twenty-nine of 873 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule

Results: Twenty-nine New Cases of COVID-19

Twenty-nine (29) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 873 tests performed on August 2. To date, there have been a total of 8,593 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 143 deaths, 89 cases in active isolation, and 8,361 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.7.

 

Tropical Depression Forms Well Northeast of the Marianas, Poses No Direct Threat

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor all systems in the region, including what is now Tropical Depression 12W. As of 7 p.m., the tropical depression was located 23.5 degrees north latitude and 153.9 degrees east longitude, about 915 miles northeast of Guam. It is moving northwest at 18 mph with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph.

Hazardous Seas Expected by Tuesday Morning; Inexperienced Swimmers Should Remain Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam has the following advisories in effect:

high surf advisory will be in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet are expected for west facing reefs for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a wet monsoon pattern is expected for the Marianas before drier weather slowly returns midweek. Although all tropical cyclone development is expected to stay north of the Marianas, excessive rainfall is still expected. Showers are not expected to thin out to normal conditions until after Tuesday.


Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Be Alert for Additional Advisories

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 7:30 a.m. this morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, remain indoors.


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