Headline:
Typhoon Warning issued October 18 at 3:01PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Typhoon Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 10:01pm
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
...SUPER TYPHOON CHAMPI CONTINUES WEST, AWAY FROM GUAM WATERS...
.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 Warning continues for Guam and Rota.
Although tropical cyclone watches or warnings are not in effect
for Tinian and Saipan, possible impacts from related hazards are
still a concern.
A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might
be in effect for your area.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 2 PM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Champi (29W) was
located near latitude 13.0N...longitude 142.6E. This was about
150 miles west of Guam. Storm motion was west, 260 degrees, at 12
mph. Storm intensity was 150 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Super Typhoon Champi continues to move generally westward with a
slight southward turn over the last few hours, and a slight
decrease in forward speed. The eye remains very small and compact,
appearing to fill in with cloud cover in the latest visible
satellite imagery, with a width of around 5 miles across. It looks
to be going through an eyewall replacement cycle. GLD network
data shows frequent lightning within the deep convection along the
southern eyewall, which is beginning to exit radar range. Surface
observations from Guam International Airport show strong sustained
winds of 25 to 30 mph with frequent tropical storm-force gusts up
to 60 mph. At Saipan, winds are fresh to strong with gusts to 35
mph.
Instruction:
As frequent damaging tropical storm-force gusts continue, do not
go outside to check for damage or to implement temporary repairs,
even as sustained winds diminish through the next few hours.
Occasional strong tropical storm-force gusts will maintain
dangerous conditions outdoors. Do not open the doors of your home
or shelter until high winds fully subside. Wait for the all-clear
signal. Passing showers will bring very strong gusts without
warning.
Area Description:
Guam
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov