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Flash Flood Warning in Effect; Drive with Caution

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

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:

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 10 p.m. this evening. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 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:
  • 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. Up to 1 inch 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;

Press Release - Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 that struck in the Guam region, with a depth of 146.2 km, at 8:15 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 (GHS/OCD) remind the community that when an earthquake strikes, conduct the earthquake procedure, “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

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

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. 

JIC Recovery Release No. 115 - Debris Pick-Up to Begin in Three Additional Villages: Chalan Pago-Ordot, Mangilao, and Yona

Debris Pick-Up to Begin in Three Additional Villages: Chalan Pago-Ordot, Mangilao, and Yona

With debris clean-up teams on the ground, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission continues with three new villages (Chalan Pago-Ordot, Mangilao, and Yona) beginning debris clean-up this week. 

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