Northern Mariana Islands Extreme Extreme Wind Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Extreme Wind Warning issued July 6 at 9:17AM ChST until July 6 at 11:15AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Extreme Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
EWWGUM The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a * Extreme Wind Warning for... Rota... * Until 1115 AM ChST. * At 917 AM ChST, Doppler radar indicated catastrophic winds associated with eyewall passage on the backside of Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) as it moves west-northwest, are imminent or occurring over the entirety of Rota. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION! TAKE COVER NOW! Venturing outside can result in DEATH from flying projectiles. Unreinforced structures will be destroyed. Utility poles and associated power lines will be down, posing a risk to life. DO NOT VENTURE OUT INTO THE RELATIVE CALM OF THE EYE. Extreme winds are returning on the backside of Super Typhoon Bavi. * Locations impacted include... Sinapalo, Songsong, Annex F, Tenetu, I Chenchon, Liyu, Ginalangan (Chudan), Taimama, Tatgua, Matpo, Gampapa, As Niebes (Nieves), Talo, Makmak, Agatasi (Payapai), Lempanai, Gayaugan (Kaan), Gagani, Mananana and Finata.
Instruction: 
Widespread destructive winds in excess of 150 mph are expected. TAKE COVER NOW! Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to the safe room in your shelter. Take action now to protect your life! The safest place to be during this situation is in a reinforced interior room away from windows. Get under a table or other piece of sturdy furniture. Use mattresses, blankets or pillows to cover your head and body. Remain in place through the passage of these life-threatening conditions.
Area Description: 
Rota, MP
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov