Extreme Hurricane

Typhoon Warning issued April 13 at 4:13AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

Rota Coastal Waters; Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WHAT...Typhoon Warning. Tropical storm force winds of 40 to 60 kt
are expected as early as this evening, with typhoon force winds of
64 kt or greater late Tuesday morning or early afternoon of
Tuesday. Seas are building to 30 feet or more by Tuesday.

* WHERE...Rota, Tinian, and Saipan Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Through at least Wednesday afternoon

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be catastrophic for small craft and
extremely dangerous for large vessels. Seek safe harbor as soon as
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical storm winds are expected to move into
the waters this evening with Typhoon Winds late Tuesday morning or
early Tuesday afternoon. The past few forecasts have shifted the
track northward, so strongest winds will likely be around Tinian
and Saipan.

Recommendations

A typhoon warning means sustained winds of 64 kt or 74 mph or
greater are expected.