Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 11:40AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 6:40pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
An active monsoon pattern will continue to bring scattered to
numerous heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms across portions
Yap State through tonight. Frequent lightning, wind gusts to 30
knots, and choppy seas can be expected with thunderstorms. Residents
across Yap State should monitor local forecasts and heed advice of
emergency managers when heavy rainfall occurs. Locally heavy rainfall
could result in additional flooding and mudslides, particularly in
areas that experienced flooding last week following the more than 22
inches of rain that fell on Thursday.
Inter-island travel will be challenging through at least tonight.
Combined seas of 6 to 8 feet with occasional larger sets will be
near, but just below, the Small Craft Advisory criteria of 10 ft.
Consider postponing inter-island travel until conditions improve.
Area Description:
Yap Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov