Headline:
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 4 at 3:40AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 TYPHOON BAVI MOVING TOWARDS THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.
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 2 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near
latitude 12.8N...longitude 152.7E. This was about 530 miles east
of Guam. Storm motion was west, 265 degrees, at 12 mph. Storm
intensity was 145 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for
specific locations. However, close to the center of Typhoon Bavi,
there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage somewhere within
Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, flooding and coastal
inundation will also be concerns.
Instruction:
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that
are issued for your area. Seek sturdy shelter, in a cave if
necessary.
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.
Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with
shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects
indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do this
as early as possible.
Area Description:
Alamagan; Pagan; Agrihan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: