Headline:
Typhoon Watch issued April 11 at 1:03PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Typhoon Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 8:03pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...TROPICAL STORM SINLAKU SLOWLY INTENSIFYING NEAR CHUUK BEFORE
HEADING TOWARD THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and
Saipan.
A Typhoon Watch means that Typhoon conditions, including winds of 74
mph or more, are possible within 48 hours.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Guam and the Northern Marianas.
Please listen closely for any Flash Flood Warnings that might be in
effect once flood threats arrive.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 10 AM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) was
located near latitude 8.5N...longitude 151.5E. This was about 570
miles southeast of Guam. The system has been nearly stationary. It is
expected to make a turn toward the north-northwest with an increase
in forward speed through Sunday as it treks toward the Marianas.
Maximum sustained winds remain at 70 mph. Sinlaku is forecast to
intensify through tonight, possibly becoming a typhoon as early as
late afternoon today.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
A Typhoon Watch has been issued. Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W)
continues to meander in Chuuk State, bringing intense showers,
thunderstorms, and winds as it continues to consolidate and intensify
before beginning its journey toward the Marianas over the next
several days.
Instruction:
Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines
and prescriptions, baby food and diapers, games and books,
toiletries, a battery powered radio, a cell phone, flashlights
with extra batteries, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person,
personal identification, copies of key papers such as insurance
policies, available cash and credit cards. Remember, pets are not
allowed in most public shelters, so check ahead with your
intended shelter.
Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with
shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects
indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do
this as early as possible. If you need to make a trip to the hardware
store, the grocery store, or the gas station, do so as early as
possible.
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that
are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or container
home, or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to flooding,
evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm in the sturdy
home of family or friends outside of evacuation zones.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov