Typhoon Warning issued April 13 at 3:42AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Details
...SUPER TYPHOON SINLAKU MOVING NORTH-NORTHWEST TOWARD THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
The Typhoon Warning for Fananu in Chuuk is cancelled.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Chuuk State, Guam and the Northern
Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
The Typhoon Warning for Fananu in Chuuk State is cancelled.
A Typhoon Warning remains in effect for Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
Tropical Storm Warning and Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Guam.
A Tropical Storm Warning and Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Ulul
in Chuuk State.
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Pagan and Alamagan.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flash Flood Warnings that
might be in effect for your area.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 1 AM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was
located near latitude 11.4N...longitude 149.9E. This was about
370 miles east-southeast of Guam and 380 miles southeast of Tinian
and Saipan. Storm motion was north-northwest, 335 degrees, at 10
mph. Storm intensity was 175 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) is slowly moving away from Chuuk State,
as it moves northwest and continues heading towards the Marianas. In
the meantime, Sinlaku continues to bring periods of intense showers,
thunderstorms, and winds to northwest Chuuk, primarily to Ulul and
just northwest of Fananu. Recent storm tracks produced by JTWC
continue to show a slight northward shift in the storm path during
its passage toward the Marianas, with the current forecast now
expected to cross north of Rota and near or over Tinian and Saipan.
Latest forecast still has Sinlaku moving into the Marianas as a
category 4 or 5 typhoon.
Recommendations
The window of time to complete preparations for the protection of
life and property will be closing later today. If evacuating to a
public shelter, leave as soon as possible. Guard against being stuck
out on roadways when dangerous winds and heavy rains arrive. Again,
do not stay in a metal roof or container home. 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, finish covering all windows and
doors with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose
objects indoors. Brace all exterior doors.
If staying in a home, turn the refrigerator to maximum cold and
keep it closed. Turn off propane tanks and unplug small
appliances. Fill the bathtub with water in case the tap water
becomes unavailable after the storm. This is for cleaning and
flushing purposes. Do not drink it.