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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 6 p.m. this evening.  Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning.

Tonight is expected to be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, briefly diminishing near sunset, before increasing again around midnight.

Earthquake Recorded

Earthquake Recorded 

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 that struck 48 km NNW of Dededo Village, Guam, with a depth of 185.8 km, at 10:42 a.m. (ChST).

There were no damages or injuries reported from the nearby earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

JIC RELEASE NO. 1149 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 84 New Cases Reported October 25–31, Three Hospitalized; COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted, Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 84 New Cases Reported October 25–31

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 84 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,398 specimens analyzed from tests administered October 24–30, 2022:

 
  • October 31: 3 of 133 test positive for COVID-19

  • October 30: 12 of 101 test positive for COVID-19

  • October 29: 13 of 213 test positive for COVID-19

  • October 28: 16 of 234 test positive for COVID-19

Small Craft Advisory in Effect; Avoid Boating in Hazardous Conditions

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a small craft advisory, in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from 4 a.m. Saturday through early Sunday morning. Seas of 9 to 11 feet are expected.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind the community to avoid hazardous surf and stay out of the water through Sunday.

Hazardous Surf and Dangerous Rip Currents Expected; Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a large, long period north swell will create hazardous to dangerous surf along north facing reefs of the Marianas through Sunday afternoon. Dangerous rip currents are likely.

The community is advised to remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

The following NWS advisories will be in effect this weekend:

No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 11:30 p.m. this evening.  Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. Tonight is expected to be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

JIC RELEASE NO. 1148 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 48 New Cases Reported October 18–24, Five Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 48 New Cases Reported October 18–24

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,812 specimens analyzed from tests administered October 17–23, 2022:

 
  • October 24: 8 of 181 test positive for COVID-19

  • October 23: 2 of 150 test positive for COVID-19

  • October 22: 9 of 201 test positive for COVID-19

  • October 21: 15 of 236 test positive for COVID-19

GHS/OCD, JRM, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, starting at 3:15 p.m.

GHS/OCD will test the nineteen (19) All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens in conjunction with JRM, NBG, and AAFB monthly routine testing of the “Giant Voice (GV)” sirens.

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