Headline:
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 5 at 3:03AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:03am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...VERY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 SUPER TYPHOON BAVI MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST
TOWARD 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 Warning continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan, and
surrounding coastal waters.
A Coastal Flood Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
A High Surf Advisory continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
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.
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 1 AM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located
near latitude 12.8N...longitude 149.8E. This was about 340 miles
east of Guam. Storm motion was west-northwest, 290 degrees, at
7 mph. Storm intensity was 160 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Catastrophic wind damage will spread across the Marianas today,
mainly near the center of very dangerous category 5 Super Typhoon
Bavi. Additionally, there will also be storm surge of up to 4 feet,
runup of a few feet, and hazardous surf and local beach erosion.
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 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: