The system’s track or intensity may change and advisories may be issued. Stay up to date with the latest information.Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action clear drainage areas and unblock clogged storm drains in your area to minimize the chance of flooding.Take the following preparedness actions now: Make plans to protect property if you live near streams and rivers or in areas that habitually flood during heavy rain. Check storm drains in your area to make sure they are not clogged. Uncertainty still exists on the actual track and any deviation will change the rainfall amounts.Įxcessive rainfall can cause localized flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, and rapidly rising streams and rivers. Rainfall estimates indicate 4 to 8 inches of rain is possible across Guam and Rota, and 3 to 6 inches across Tinian and Saipan. There is potential for 16W to bring heavy rain to the Marianas, especially Guam and Rota Monday night through Tuesday night. Tropical Storm 16W is forecast to pass near or just south of Guam on Tuesday. Tropical storm force winds are expected as early as Tuesday morning. It is moving west at 15 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.Ī tropical storm watch is in effect for Guam, meaning damaging winds of 39 mph or more are possible within 24 to 48 hours. As of 7 a.m., the system was located near latitude 12.3 north and longitude 158.2 east, about 860 miles east-southeast of Saipan and 905 miles east of Guam. The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor Tropical Storm 16W.
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