Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:50AM ChST until July 6 at 11:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWGUM
The National Weather Service in Tiyan has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Saipan...
Tinian...
* Until 1100 AM ChST.
* At 850 AM ChST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, and streets as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Garapan, Dandan, China Town, Tanapag, As Mahetog, Koblerville, San
Jose (Tinian Municipality), Chalan Kanoa I, San Antonio, Chalan
Kanoa II, Chalan Kanoa III, San Roque, Kagman, Chalan Kanoa IV,
Kagman III, Gualo Rai, Afetnas, Chalan Piao, Fananganan and Chalan
Laulau.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Saipan, MP; Tinian, MP
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov