Headline:
Typhoon Watch issued April 11 at 2:54PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Typhoon Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 9:54pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...SINLAKU UPGRADED TO TYPHOON AND NOW MOVING NORTH-NORTHEAST...
.NEW INFORMATION...
Tropical Storm Sinlaku has strengthened to a typhoon.
A Typhoon Warning has been issued for Fananu, in Chuuk State.
.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 1 PM ChST...the center of Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was located
near latitude 8.7N...longitude 151.5E. This was about 560 miles
southeast of Guam. Storm motion was north-northeast, 25 degrees,
at 5 mph. Storm intensity was 85 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) continues to meander in Chuuk State, bringing
intense showers, thunderstorms, and winds as it continues to
consolidate and intensify. At this time, typhoon conditions are
expected at Fananu as Sinlaku now moves slowly to the northeast,
followed by a pivot to the northwest on its journey toward the
Marianas thereafter. It is too early to provide exact wind and surge
forecast values for specific locations in the Marianas, but the
general concern should be for the possibility of devastating damage
somewhere within the Marianas.
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