Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:39AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
An unsettled monsoon pattern, associated with Invest 92W continues
to intensify across Pohnpei and Kosrae. Invest 92W is currently rated
sub-low by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, which means development
into a significant tropical cyclone is not expected at this time.
Flash flooding and mudslides were reported by Kosrae government
officials yesterday and surface observations indicate around 3 to 6
inches have fallen in the past 24 hours. Periods of locally heavy
rainfall and isolated thunderstorms will continue through Tuesday for
Kosrae, and Wednesday for Pohnpei. Strong gusts to 25 kt are possible
near heavier showers. Pohnpei may see convectively-driven gusts up
to 30 kt around Tuesday, but this is largely dependent on the
development of 92W. These larger, localized wind waves will make
seas choppy at times.
Total rainfall amounts of 7 to 11 inches are possible through the
middle of next week. These rainfall amounts could result in flooding
and potential mudslides. Residents of Kosrae and Pohnpei should
monitor local forecasts and heed advice of emergency managers when
heavy rainfall occurs.
Area Description:
Pohnpei Coastal Waters; Kosrae Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov