Headline:
Typhoon Watch issued April 12 at 9:06AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Typhoon Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...TYPHOON SINLAKU CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY AS IT PIVOTS TOWARD THE
MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Chuuk, Guam, and the Northern
Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning remains in effect for Fananu in Chuuk State.
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Chuuk and Ulul in
Chuuk State.
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Ulul in Chuuk State.
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan
in the Marianas.
A Typhoon Warning means that typhoon conditions, including winds
of 74 mph or more, are occurring.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions,
including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are expected within 24 hours.
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 all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flash Flood Warnings that
might be in effect once heavy rainfall arrives.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
As of 700 AM ChST, the center of Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was located
near latitude 9.5N and longitude 151.3E. This was about 520 miles
east-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was north-northeast, 15
degrees, at 5 mph. Storm intensity was 110 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) is slowly moving away from Chuuk State, with an
expected pivot to the north and then northwest as it heads toward the
Marianas. In the meantime, Sinlaku continues to bring periods of
intense showers, thunderstorms, and winds to a large portion of Chuuk
State, primarily to Ulul, Fananu, and Weno, Chuuk. The most
recent storm track produced by JTWC indicates a slight northward
shift in the storm path during its passage toward the Marianas,
now more likely to cross over Rota. Even so, it is still too early
to provide exact wind and surge forcast values for any specific
island in 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