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Typhoon Warning issued October 16 at 9:43PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

Affecting Rota

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 7:45 PM

Rota

Likely impact; effects through 7:45 PM.

Stay indoors, monitor local alerts, and follow instructions from local officials.

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...TROPICAL STORM CHAMPI INTENSIFYING AND MOVING WEST TOWARDS THE
MARIANAS...
...CHAMPI LIKELY TO MOVE NEAR GUAM AS A TYPHOON...

.NEW INFORMATION...
Guam was placed in Condition of Readiness 2 as of 1 PM ChST.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions for
people on Guam and on Rota, Tinian and Saipan in the Northern
Marianas.

.Watches/Warnings...
A Typhoon Warning continues for Guam and Rota.

A Tropical storm warning and a Typhoon Watch continue for 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.

Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 8 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Champi (29W) was located
near latitude 11.6N...longitude 152.1E. This was about 510 miles
east-southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west, 275 degrees, at 13 mph.
Storm intensity was 60 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
TS Champi continues to head toward Guam. Along the way, Rota will be
affected by lesser but still damaging winds toward the outside of
Champi. Tinian and Saipan will be just grazed by the edge.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™