Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 11:52AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
Typhoon Bavi (09W) is currently located near 12.8N 155.2E and moving
west towards the Mariana Islands at 15 mph of forward speed. Maximum
sustained winds around 90 mph. Bavi's eye is showing through the
cloud deck. This systems is anticipated to arrive around Sunday night
into Monday morning. Model trends are suggesting a more southerly
shift closer to Rota and Guam, however, it remains too soon to rule
out any island from direct impacts as forecast tracks can and will
change. 6 to 12 inches of rain with locally more is expected as this
system passes.
Seas will build prior to and during Bavi's passage. Seas are
currently forecast to increase to between 25 to 35 feet over
Marianas coastal waters during Bavi's passage, possibly
approaching 40 feet or higher near Bavi's center.
Prepare for the potential of significant coastal inundation with a
strong typhoon passage through the Marianas. Surf may begin to
exceed 20 feet as Bavi arrives, with inundation heights
potentially exceeding 7 feet over wider reefs.
For more information on Typhoon Bavi, please refer to the Tropical
Cyclone Public Advisory issued by the National Weather Service under
WMO header WTPQ31 PGUM and the Tropical Cyclone Warning issued by the
Joint Typhoon Warning Center under WMO header WTPN31 PGTW.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: