Extreme Hurricane

Typhoon Warning issued April 15 at 3:47AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

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

Details

* WHAT...Typhoon Warning. For Rota, tropical storm force winds of
40 to 60 kt, with gusts to 90 kt. Seas are beginning to slowly
subside and are at around 30 feet. For Tinian and Saipan, typhoon
force winds of up to 125 kt with gusts to 150 kt. Seas are
near 30 to 40 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through at least Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be catastrophic for small craft and
large vessels. Remain in safe harbor.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical storm winds are occurring at
Rota, with typhoon winds currently over Tinian and Saipan.

Recommendations

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