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.

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. 

GHS/OCD Promotes September as National Preparedness Month

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) invite the island to celebrate September as National Preparedness Month (NPM). To commemorate the month, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero will declare NPM with a virtual proclamation signing on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:30 a.m., which will also be streamed live on the Governor’s Facebook page.

The 2023 NPM theme is “Preparing for Older Adults.”

Wind Advisory in Effect through Tuesday; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain 

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical system, known as Invest 93W, located northwest of Saipan. As part of the tropical system, a southwesterly monsoon flow is strengthening. Showers will continue to increase in coverage from south to north across the Marianas, with locally heavy showers and a few thunderstorms possible.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reached a milestone this week as Typhoon Mawar debris clean-up from residential rights of way (ROWs) has been finished in three villages (Humåtak, Malesso, Piti). The debris mission continues in 12 villages with the remaining localities scheduled to begin clean-up soon.

Hazardous Surf and Seas Expected through the Week 

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

A high surf advisory is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. next Saturday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet today are expected to become 9 to 11 feet tonight along south and west facing reefs of the Marianas. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 

Locally Heavy Rainfall and Gusty Winds Possible Early Next Week; Hazardous Surf and Seas Expected 

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical system, known as Invest 93W as it forms roughly 160 miles west-southwest of Guam.

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