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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
515 PM ChST Sun Oct 21 2018


GUZ001>005-220000-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-Northern Islands-
515 PM ChST Sun Oct 21 2018


...TROPICAL DISTURBANCE COULD IMPACT THE MARIANAS BY MIDWEEK...

A tropical disturbance is currently located just north of Pohnpei,
near 8N159E or about 

1060 miles east-southeast of Saipan
1060 miles east-southeast of Tinian
1065 miles east-southeast of Rota 
1075 miles east-southeast of Guam
1155 miles southeast of Pagan

The disturbance is the subject of a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert
from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. It is moving slowly westward
and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Marianas early
this week. 

There is considerable uncertainty as to the exact track and strength
of the system. Current computer model guidance has come into better
agreement that the center should track near or north of Saipan
Wednesday or Thursday.

Residents of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas
Islands should keep informed of the latest forecasts and 
statements from the National Weather Service and your local 
emergency management office. The latest weather forecasts and 
advisories are available on the WFO Guam website at 
www.prh.noaa.gov/guam

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