Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:58PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:58am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
An unsettled monsoon pattern, associated with Invest 92W continues
to intensify across eastern Micronesia. Invest 92W remains rated low
by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, which means development into a
significant tropical cyclone is possible, but not likely within the
next 24 hours. The latest ASCAT pass shows a building surge of
westerly winds south of a broad ciruclation located north of Pohnpei.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing across
Chuuk this evening. Shower coverage will increase to widespread
showers after midnight. Strong gusts of 25 to 30 knots are possible
near heavier showers as 92W continues to influence the region. Larger
localized wind waves will make seas choppy at times.
Additional rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches are possible through
the week, with additional rainfall possible this weekend. These
rainfall amounts could result in flash flooding and potential
mudslides. Towards the latter half of the week, a monsoon surge could
develop and continue to impact Chuuk. Residents across Chuuk State
should monitor local forecasts and heed advice of emergency managers
when heavy rainfall occurs.
Area Description:
Chuuk Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov