NEWS: Tropical Depression 10W expected to pass north of Guam
Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect; Guam in COR4
July 3, 2018
10 p.m.
Tropical Depression 10W is now expected to pass north of Guam early Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service says the depression is moving erratically. The Governor’s Office, and the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense urge all residents to watch and/or listen for updated weather information.
Guam remains under a tropical storm warning, according to the National Weather Service Guam Office. The warning means tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 mph or more, are expected within 24 to 36 hours.
Saipan, Tinian and Rota are under a tropical storm watch.
10W has started a more northward trajectory and is moving at about 9 mph. It is expected pass about 90 miles north of Guam around 8 a.m. Thursday. Guam could experience winds of 35 mph to 40 mph with winds gusting to 45 mph.
Guam remains in Condition of Readiness 4.
The National Weather Service says the storm is moving erratically. The Governor’s Office, and the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense urge all residents to watch and/or listen for updated weather information.
Meteorologists warn that Guamanians might see winds pick up and more rainfall, along with rough seas beginning tomorrow.
Tomorrow is a holiday and many families may spend it at the beach. We encourage families to check the weather and the surf advisory before finalizing their plans. Additionally, as the storm passes to the west of Guam, south and west facing reefs could see higher surf with life-threatening rip currents.
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) advise the community to take basic precautionary actions now in case the storm makes a turn for the worse. Residents and visitors are advised to:
Take down canopies and clear loose debris around your yard. Store any items that may become airborne with heavy wind.
Stay up to date with the latest information. The storm track or intensity may change. Advisories regarding flash flooding or high surf may be issued.
Stay out of the waterfalls and rivers and avoid hiking on Wednesday, due to the potential for flash floods.
Locate or prepare your emergency preparedness kits for your household.
Gas your vehicles and get fuel for your generators.
Stay up to date in the event there are changes with or updates to changes in Conditions of Readiness.
Secure outdoor pets in a safe location either indoors or inside the garage.
GHS/OCD, working with the NWS, will continue to monitor the system and provide updates. Monitor the latest advisory information through the following sites:
NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/
NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo: https://www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo
