Guam Residents May Still Have Time to Appeal a FEMA Decision

Those who applied for disaster assistance due to damages from Typhoon Mawar may still have time to appeal their initial FEMA decision. If you received a letter from FEMA saying that the information you provided is incomplete, or that you are ineligible for disaster assistance, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of the date on the letter.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning, in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for central and southern Guam. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are impacting the area.

Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, resulting in flash flooding.

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 5 p.m. this afternoon for central and northern Guam. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Up to 0.6 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, resulting in minor flooding.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

• If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
• Slow down where water is ponding on the road;

• If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
• Slow down where water is ponding on the road;

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 6 p.m. this evening. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 2.2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, resulting in minor flooding.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

All Clear Issued for Possible IED

The All Clear was issued at 1:00 p.m. for the safe retrieval of a WWII hand grenade, resembling an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The IED has been confirmed as non-threatening and its extraction will now proceed accordingly at Ironwood Estates, Dededo.

The area resumes normal operations. All precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the public and responders involved. 

Strong Wind No Longer Expected 

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what was formerly known as Invest 93W, since upgraded to Tropical Storm Haikui, which was originally forecast to have some effect on the Marianas along with the monsoon flow.