Northern Mariana Islands Typhoon Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 03:17

People should remain in a designated shelter or in a sturdy and reinforced concrete building to ride out the storm as tropical storm force winds are occurring at Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. Due to the size of the storm, the latest forecast has tropical storm force winds continuing over northern Rota waters over the next few hours tonight, and through the very early morning hours Friday for Tinian and Saipan. Even when winds start to decrease, remain indoors until the "all clear" is given. Strong to tropical storm force gusts remain a possibility for the next day or two, especially with any passing shower. Damage to remaining metal roof homes remains possible. Electricity and water will remain unavailable for days and perhaps weeks after the storm passes. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted. Fallen trees may cut off residential areas for days to weeks. Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Typhoon Sinlaku (04W). The window of time to complete preparations for the protection of life and property has closed. Find shelter to ride out the storm. Remain in a sturdy shelter until the "all clear" is given. Heed the advice of your local emergency managers and officials, and continue to monitor forecasts by your local National Weather Service office in Tiyan, Guam. .WIND INFORMATION... Northeasterly tropical storm force winds around 65 mph are expected this evening with typhoon winds around 75 mph possible as Sinlaku passes to the west, and winds shift towards the southeast. The size of the storm and overall storm motion will maintain southeast tropical storm winds through Friday afternoon as Sinlaku continues on its accelerated northward trek after exiting the Marianas later in the week. .COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION... Seas of 20 to 30 feet remain possible, with dangerous surf and significant coastal inundation and beach erosion possible. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy, intense rainfall with TY Sinlaku is likely tonight and Friday, bringing additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches by the weekend, with rainfall amounts upwards of 10 to 15 inches near the center, as the system moves across the northern CNMI. The exact track of Sinlaku will determine where the heaviest rainfall will set up across the islands. ...PAGAN... ...A TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PAGAN... Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Typhoon Sinlaku (04W). The window of time to complete preparations for the protection of life and property has closed. Find shelter to ride out the storm. Remain in a sturdy shelter until the "all clear" is given. Heed the advice of your local emergency managers and officials, and continue to monitor forecasts by your local National Weather Service office in Tiyan, Guam. .WIND INFORMATION... Northeasterly tropical storm force winds around 65 mph are expected to increase tonight with typhoon winds around 75 mph as Sinlaku passes to the west, and winds shift toward the south to southeast. The size of the storm and overall storm motion will maintain southeast tropical storm winds through Friday evening as Sinlaku continues on its accelerated northward trek after exiting the Marianas later in the week. .COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION... Seas of 20 to 30 feet remain possible, with dangerous surf and significant coastal inundation and beach erosion possible. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy, intense rainfall with TY Sinlaku is likely tonight and Friday, bringing additional rainfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches by the weekend, with rainfall amounts upwards of 10 to 15 inches near the center, as the system moves across the northern CNMI. The exact track of Sinlaku will determine where the heaviest rainfall will set up across the islands. Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Typhoon Sinlaku (04W). The window of time to complete preparations for the protection of life and property has closed. Find shelter to ride out the storm. Remain in a sturdy shelter until the "all clear" is given. Heed the advice of your local emergency managers and officials, and continue to monitor forecasts by your local National Weather Service office in Tiyan, Guam. .WIND INFORMATION... Northeasterly tropical storm force winds around 65 mph will be increasing this evening with typhoon winds around 95 mph possibly reaching the island late tonight as Sinlaku passes nearby to the west, and winds shift toward the south to southeast. The size of the storm and overall storm motion will maintain southeast tropical storm winds into Friday night as Sinlaku continues on its accelerated northward trek after exiting the Marianas. .COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION... Seas of 20 to 30 feet will be possible, with dangerous surf and significant coastal inundation and beach erosion possible. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy, intense rainfall with TY Sinlaku is likely tonight and tomorrow, bringing additional rainfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches by the weekend, with rainfall amounts upwards of 10 to 15 inches near the center, as the system moves across the northern CNMI. The exact track of Sinlaku will determine where the heaviest rainfall will set up across the islands.