NWS / NOAA weather: Typhoon Watch issued July 4 at 9:12AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
...BAVI UPGRADED TO A SUPER TYPHOON AS IT MOVES TOWARD THE
MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
Bavi has been upgraded to a super typhoon.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides important information and
recommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.
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.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 8 AM ChST, the center of Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located
near latitude 12.7N, longitude 151.9E. This was about 480 miles
east of Guam, or 445 miles east-southeast of Saipan. Storm motion
was west, 265 degrees, at 10 mph. Storm intensity was 160 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for
specific locations. However, close to the center of Super Typhoon
Bavi, there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage
somewhere within Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally,
flooding and coastal inundation will also be concerns.
Source: NWS / NOAA weather.