Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 10:24AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
UPDATED to account for Invest 94W becoming TD 27W.
...HEAVY SHOWERS, GUSTY WINDS, AND CHOPPY SEAS LIKELY THE NEXT FEW
DAYS ACROSS THE NORTHERN MARSHALL ISLANDS DOWN TO MAJURO...
A developing disturbance known as Invest 94W by the Joint Typhoon
Warning Center (JTWC) is located about 140 miles southwest of
Utirik. Scatterometry data indicates 15 to 20 kt winds near
Kwajalein, Ebadon, Ujae, Bikini, and Rongelap, with winds up to 25 kt
near heavier showers. TD 27W will be generally slow to move,
remaining over the northern Marshall Islands through Tuesday night.
Scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms may lead to
locally heavy rainfall and flooding. Through Friday, 4 to 6 inches of
rain with locally higher amounts are possible.
Gusty winds and elevated, choppy seas will make marine conditions
difficult. Residents may need to reconsider plans for inter-island
boating as the week continues.
27W will continue to develop near Kwajalein over the next day or
two, so residents in the northern Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI)
should monitor the forecast for the next several days.
For more information on Invest 94W please see the Significant Tropical
Weather Advisory from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center under WMO
header ABPW10 PGTW. Also keep up to date with the latest information
from your local emergency management agency.
Area Description:
Majuro Coastal Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov