The following is news from Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense as of 9 a.m. Monday:
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a developing tropical disturbance. The disturbance is centered near 11 degrees north latitude and 148 degrees east longitude, roughly 350 miles southeast of Guam. The system will likely develop into a tropical depression today. The disturbance continues to develop but the exact track and intensity of the system remains uncertain. The latest forecast shows the system will pass near or just south of Guam Tuesday, likely as a tropical depression, then move west of the Marianas on Wednesday. For Guam, showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely Tuesday through Wednesday. Current estimates forecast 2 to 4 inches of rainfall through Wednesday night. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 40 mph are possible in the stronger showers and thunderstorms. It is important to remember that any change in how organized the system becomes and where it tracks can change the impact expected for Guam and the Marianas. The community is reminded to prepare for any circumstance and take the following precautionary measures now: · Stay up to date with the latest information. The system track or intensity may change and advisories may be issued.
· Locate or prepare your emergency preparedness kits for your household; stock up on non-perishable food items and water for your household, flashlights, first-aid kits, batteries, matches or lighters, portable stove, toiletries, etc.
· Secure important documents such as birth certificates, tax papers, and insurance documents and keep copies in a water-proof bag.
· Clear loose debris around your yard and store any items that may become airborne with heavy winds, before inclement weather arrives.
· Gas your vehicles and get fuel for your generators now while the weather is clear.
· Be prepared to take action if flood advisories are issued. In inclement weather, avoid camping, parking, or hiking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
