Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 6 at 4:03PM ChST until March 10 at 7:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 10:03pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
Heavy rainfall from Invest 95W interacting with a shear line will
bring a threat for flash flooding to the Marianas this weekend and
into next week.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Saipan and Tinian.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A broad tropical disturbance will interact with a shear line,
impacting the Marianas starting late tonight, through the
weekend, and much of the coming week. Several rounds of heavy
to very heavy rainfall will be possible during this time
frame. This could lead to 5 to 10 inches of rain across the
Marianas with locally higher amounts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov