Headline:
Typhoon Warning issued October 18 at 3:01AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Typhoon Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 10:01am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...TYPHOON CHAMPI NOW A DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 MOVING WEST INTO GUAM
COASTAL WATERS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions for
people on Guam and on Rota, Tinian and Saipan in the Northern
Marianas.
.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon Warning continues for Guam and Rota.
A Tropical Storm Warning and a Typhoon Watch continues for Tinian
and Saipan.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Rota, Tinian and Saipan in the
Northern Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that
might be in effect for your area.
A Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for Guam.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 1 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Champi (29W) was located near
latitude 13.0N...longitude 145.4E. This was about 55 miles southeast
of Guam. Storm motion was west, 275 degrees, at 14 mph. Storm
intensity was 140 mph. This general forecast track will take Champi
just south of Guam as a Category 4 typhoon as it intensifies further
the next few days west of the Marianas.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Champi (29W) has been undergoing rapid intensification
today. As a result it is now a dangerous category 4 typhoon. It is
expected to pass a little south of Guam as a super typhoon within
the next 12 hours. This may potentially bring devastating wind
conditions to much of Guam during passage.
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Instruction:
Dangerous typhoon conditions will soon occur. Everyone should be
quickly moving to safety within their home or shelter. Once
inside, ensure all windows and doors are secured before dangerous
winds arrive. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
Do not go outside into the eye of typhoons. Within the eye,
conditions can become temporarily calm, which can be misleading.
Once the eye passes, the winds will change direction and quickly
increase again to dangerous speeds.
Be aware that the loss of commercial power can happen quickly.
Keep emergency gear handy.
Area Description:
Guam
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov