Prepared by: Chip Guard, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Forecast Office Guam Dr.Mark Lander, PEAC Scientist, Water and Environmental Research Institute, University of Guam

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), working with the Serve Guam Commission which oversees AmeriCorps programs in Guam under the office of the Governor, is accepting applications to the AmeriCorps GHS/OCD program between now and July, 2019.

AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short-term forecast for Guam. Now through 2 p.m., locally heavy showers are possible across central and northern Guam.

Brief flooding of roads and poor drainage areas are possible. Daytime heating may generate a few thunderstorms during the afternoon.

If driving, be alert for flooding of roads, as well as low visibilities in heavy rain. If thunder is heard or lightning is seen, seek shelter indoors or in an enclosed vehicle.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office, is hosting a two-day Tropical Cyclone, Disaster Preparedness and Climate Workshop from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 10 – 11, 2019 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short-term forecast for Guam from now through 5 p.m..

Thunderstorms with locally heavy showers have produced 1 to 2 inches of rain over portions of northern Guam, especially Tumon. 1 to 3 additional inches of rain along with occasional lightning are expected through this afternoon. Brief local flooding of streams, roads and low-lying areas is likely as the showers pass. Flooding has already been reported in Tumon.