Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tropical Storm Warning issued October 3 at 4:01AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

* WHAT...Southwest tropical storm force wind to 45 kt with gusts
to 60 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Typhoon Choi-wan (26W) continues to
strengthen as it turns north-northeast near the northern
Marianas west of Pagan, with tropical storm force winds
continuing at Saipan. Hazardous seas continue.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
47th Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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