Typhoon Warning issued April 12 at 3:56PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Details
...TYPHOON SINLAKU TURNS TO THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AND TREKS TOWARD
THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
A Typhoon Warning has been issued for Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Guam.
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Pagan and Alamagan.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and recommended
actions for people in Chuuk, Guam, and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Guam.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Pagan and Alamagan.
A Typhoon Warning remains in effect for Fananu in Chuuk State.
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Ulul in Chuuk State.
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Ulul in Chuuk State.
A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Guam.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flash Flood Warnings that
might be in effect once heavy rainfall arrives.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 2 PM ChST, the center of Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was located near
latitude 10.2N and longitude 151.0E. This was about 470 miles east-
southeast of Guam. Storm motion was north-northwest, 345 degrees, at
9 mph. Storm intensity was 125 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) is slowly moving away from Chuuk State, as it
redirected to the north-northwest and continues heading towards the
Marianas. In the meantime, Sinlaku continues to bring periods of
intense showers, thunderstorms, and winds to a large portion of Chuuk
State, primarily to Ulul and Fananu. Recent storm tracks produced by
JTWC continue to show a more northward shift in the storm path
during its passage toward the Marianas, now expected to cross
somewhere between Rota and Saipan. Even so, it is still too early to
provide exact wind and surge forecast values for any specific island
in the Marianas.
Recommendations
For those under a warning, now is the time to rush to completion
preparations for the protection of life and property. Items to bring
to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines and prescriptions,
baby food and diapers, games and books, toiletries, a battery powered
radio, a cell phone, flashlights with extra batteries, a blanket or
sleeping bag for each person, personal identification, copies of key
papers such as insurance policies, available cash and credit cards.
Remember, pets are not allowed in most public shelters, so check
ahead with your intended shelter.
Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with
shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects
indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do
this as early as possible. If you need to make a trip to the hardware
store, the grocery store, or the gas station, do so as early as
possible.
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that
are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or container
home, or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to flooding,
evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm in the sturdy
home of family or friends outside of evacuation zones.