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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tropical Storm Bebinca (14W) Local Statement
National Weather Service TIYAN GU
217 PM ChST Wed Sep 11 2024

...BEBINCA DOWNGRADED TO TROPICAL DEPRESSION...

.NEW INFORMATION...
All tropical storm warnings have been cancelled.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.

.Watches/Warnings...
Tropical storm watches have been cancelled for the Marianas. 
Damaging winds of 39 mph or more are no longer expected.

A Flood Watch remains 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 1 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Depression Bebinca (14W) was
located near latitude 14.1N...longitude 142.0E. This was about
190 miles west-northwest of Guam. Storm motion was WNW,
285 degrees, at 21 mph. Storm intensity was 35 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Bebinca continues to move away into the Philippine Sea. While 
damaging winds are no longer expected in the Marianas, strong 
southerly winds will continue to push gusty showers over the 
Marianas the next day or two. 

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Although tropical storm warnings have been cancelled and damaging
winds exceeding 39 mph are no longer expected, strong gusts and 
heavy rains are still expected to affect the region through 
Thursday. Exercise caution when driving, and avoid driving through
any flooded streets.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
This will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather 
Service in Tiyan on Bebinca.

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217 PM ChST Wed Sep 11 2024

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy showers and gusty winds are still expected the next couple of 
days, even as Bebinca moves away from the Marianas. Flooding will 
make travel difficult, so avoid flooded roads and heed any road 
closures. Gusty winds can still blow loose objects such as trash 
cans or outdoor decorations.

&&

...Winds...
Southeast to south winds of 25 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph, will 
continue into tonight before decreasing to 20 to 25 mph Thursday.

...Coastal inundation and surf information...
Any additional coastal inundation will be minimal and limited to 
the high tide cycle and along windward shorelines. Hazardous surf of 
8 to 10 feet will continue the next day or so. 

...Inland flooding...
A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area. Periods of 
heavy showers are expected the next couple of days in the wet 
southerly flow and could lead to flooding.  An additional 4 to 6 
inches of rain is possible through Friday night.

$$

W. Aydlett