Guam Homeland Security - Office of Civil Defense

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

4:15 p.m. Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 5:45 p.m. this afternoon. Between 0.4 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches are possible through 6:45 p.m.

A flood watch remains in effect for Guam and Rota through Friday night. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches is possible over Guam and Rota through Friday afternoon.

The community is advised to take the following precautionary actions:

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2:00 p.m. Fung-Wong Upgraded to Tropical Storm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Fung-Wong. As of 1 p.m., Fung-Wong was located near 10.5N 139.6E, about 405 miles west-southwest of Guam, moving northwest at 14 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The latest forecast track shows Fung-Wong, passing near or just northeast of Ulithi and Fais in Yap State today. It is expected to intensify over the next few days, possibly becoming a typhoon Friday.

Conditions for the Marianas

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10:50 a.m. Tropical Depression 32W Moving West-Northwest

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor Tropical Depression 32W, which has been named Fung-Wong by the Japan Meteorological Agency. As of 7 a.m., Fung-Wong was located near 9.7N 140.6E, about 385 miles southwest of Guam, moving west-northwest at 14 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The latest forecast track shows Fung-Wong, passing near or just northeast of Ulithi and Fais in Yap State today. It is expected to intensify over the next few days, possibly becoming a tropical storm later this morning or early afternoon.

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3 p.m. Wind Advisory in Effect Thursday to Friday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a wind advisory in effect for Guam and Rota from 7 a.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday.

Southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph are expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Winds that strong could also make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution when driving on roads with no center barriers, as well as when passing high profile vehicles.

Preparedness Actions

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1:30 p.m. Periods of Heavy Showers and Gusty Winds Expected into Friday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring Tropical Depression 32W, located near 8.4N 143.3E, about 365 miles south-southwest of Guam, as of 1 PM. Tropical Depression 32W is nearly stationary, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. It is expected to begin moving toward the northwest tonight and increase in forward speed Thursday. The latest forecast track shows 32W, passing near or just northeast of Ulithi and Fais in Yap State on Thursday.

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Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 that struck 3 km WNW of Dededo Village, Guam, with a depth of 109.9 km, at 1:03 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.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind the community that when an earthquake strikes, conduct the earthquake procedure, “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops.

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8:45 p.m. Tropical Depression 32W Forms Well South-Southwest of Guam; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring Tropical Depression 32W, formerly Invest 90W, located near 9.5N 142.7E, about 310 miles south-southwest of Guam, moving west at 10 mph with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph. It is expected to maintain this general course with a decrease in forward speed through Wednesday, taking TD 32W close to Ulithi and Fais in Yap State.

Expected Conditions

Winds: Gusty easterly winds shifting southeast by Wednesday night, with sustained winds of 20–30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.

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Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 that struck 192 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 66 km, at 5:37 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.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind the community that when an earthquake strikes, conduct the earthquake procedure, “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops.

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9:00 a.m. Heavy Showers and Gusty Winds Expected as Developing Circulation Moves Toward the Southern Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor what is now designated as Invest 90W, a low level circulation near 9N145E. The system is expected to move northwest before turning west-northwest near or south of the Marianas.

What to Expect

Increasingly gusty easterly winds will become southeasterly Wednesday night into Thursday with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts to 40 mph possible. Further strengthening of the wind fields is possible if 90W tracks farther north, closer to the Marianas.

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8:15 a.m. Heavy Rainfall Expected by Midweek; Small Craft Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a tropical disturbance that is expected to move toward the Marianas in the next few days and bring heavy downpours to the area around midweek.

Moderate uncertainty remains regarding potential rainfall impacts but locally heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches remain a possibility across the Marianas by the weekend. Flash flooding remains a possibility Wednesday through Saturday. Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

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