Typhoon Warning issued April 14 at 10:02PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Details
...DANGEROUS SUPER TYPHOON SINLAKU MAKING LANDFALL ON THE
EASTERN SHORES OF TINIAN AND SAIPAN...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning continues for Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A Typhoon
Warning continues for Alamagan, Pagan, and Agrihan. A Tropical Storm
Warning and a Typhoon Watch continues for Guam.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any 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 945 PM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) was
located near latitude 14.9N...longitude 145.8E. This was about 15
miles east-southeast of Tinian, 15 miles south-southeast of Saipan
and 120 miles northeast of Guam. Storm motion was north-northwest,
320 degrees, at 5 mph. Storm intensity was 150 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) is starting to make landfall on the
eastern shores of Tinian and Saipan. The inner eyewall has winds up
to 150 mph possible. Due to the slow forward speed, a prolong period
of winds excess of 115 mph is expected as Sinlaku passes over or
near Tinian and Saipan over the next few hours. Strong Tropical Storm
force winds continue across Guam and Rota.
Recommendations
People should be in a designated shelter or in a sturdy and
reinforced concrete building to ride out the storm as strong tropical
storm force winds are are occurring at Rota, while devastating winds
in excess of 115 mph are expected at Tinian and Saipan over the next
few hours as the STY Sinlaku moves near or over Tinian and Saipan.
These winds will continue through the overnight hours before
starting to decrease Wednesday morning. Due to the size of the storm,
tropical storm force winds are not expected to end until Wednesday
night for Rota and late Thursday morning for Tinian and Saipan. Even
when winds start to decrease, remain indoors until the "all clear" is
given.
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W). The window of time to complete
preparations for the protection of life and property has closed.
Find shelter to ride out the storm. Remain in a sturdy shelter until
the "all clear" is given. Heed the advice of your local emergency
managers and officials, and continue to monitor forecasts by your
local National Weather Service office in Tiyan, Guam.
.WIND INFORMATION...
Northeasterly tropical storm force winds around 39 mph are expected
to increase tonight with typhoon winds around 75 mph starting
late tonight or early We as Sinlaku passes near to the west, and
winds shift toward the southeast. The size of the storm and overall
storm motion will maintain southeast tropical storm winds through
Friday afternoon as Sinlaku continues on its accelerated northward
trek after exiting the Marianas later in the week.
.COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 20 to 30 feet remain possible, with dangerous surf and
significant coastal inundation and beach erosion possible.
.OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy, intense rainfall with STY Sinlaku is likely for much of the
week, bringing rainfall amounts of 10 to 13 inches by Friday, with
rainfall amounts upwards of 15 to 25 inches near the center, as
the system crosses the Marianas. The exact track of Sinlaku will
determine where the heaviest rainfall will set up across the
islands.
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W). The window of time to complete
preparations for the protection of life and property has closed.
Find shelter to ride out the storm. Remain in a sturdy shelter until
the "all clear" is given. Heed the advice of your local emergency
managers and officials, and continue to monitor forecasts by your
local National Weather Service office in Tiyan, Guam.
.WIND INFORMATION...
Northeasterly tropical storm force winds around 39 mph are expected
to increase tonight with typhoon winds around 75 mph starting
late tonight or early We as Sinlaku passes near to the west, and
winds shift toward the southeast. The size of the storm and overall
storm motion will maintain southeast tropical storm winds through
Friday afternoon as Sinlaku continues on its accelerated northward
trek after exiting the Marianas later in the week.
.COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 20 to 30 feet remain possible, with dangerous surf and
significant coastal inundation and beach erosion possible.
.OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy, intense rainfall with STY Sinlaku is likely for much of the
week, bringing rainfall amounts of 8 to 13 inches by the Friday.
Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with
Super Typhoon Sinlaku (04W). The window of time to complete
preparations for the protection of life and property has closed.
Find shelter to ride out the storm. Remain in a sturdy shelter until
the "all clear" is given. Heed the advice of your local emergency
managers and officials, and continue to monitor forecasts by your
local National Weather Service office in Tiyan, Guam.
.WIND INFORMATION...
Northeasterly tropical storm force winds around 39 mph tonight
will be increasing with typhoon winds around 75 mph reaching the
island around Thursday morning or early afternoon as Sinlaku passes
near to the west, and winds shift toward the southeast. The size of
the storm and overall storm motion will maintain southeast tropical
storm winds through the end of the week as Sinlaku continues on its
accelerated northward trek after exiting the Marianas.
.COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION...
Seas of 20 to 30 feet will be possible, with dangerous surf and
significant coastal inundation and beach erosion possible.
.OTHER STORM EFFECTS...
Heavy, intense rainfall with STY Sinlaku is likely for much of the
week, bringing rainfall amounts of 8 to 13 inches by the Friday.