Typhoon Watch issued October 17 at 9:13AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

...TYPHOON CHAMPI MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST TOWARDS GUAM...

.NEW INFORMATION...
Champi upgraded to a typhoon.

.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 in conjuction with a Typhoon Watch continue
for Tinian and Saipan.
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and
Saipan.

A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flash 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 700 AM ChST, the center of Typhoon Champi (29W) was located near
latitude 12.0N and longitude 149.6E. This was about 340 miles east-
southeast of Guam. Storm motion was west-northwest, 295 degrees, at
15 mph. Storm intensity was 85 mph. The system is expected to further
intensify today, with rapid intensification likely as Champi
approaches the Marianas. This general forecast track will take
Champi just south of Guam as a category 3 typhoon.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Showers and winds will steadily increase this afternoon, and then
deteriorate significantly from tonight as newly upgraded Typhoon
Champi continues to move in from the east-southeast. Champi is
expected to go through a period of rapid intensification shortly,
strengthening further as the day goes on. Winds and rain will come
in rapidly, with winds becoming dangerous and life threatening very
soon after onset. Do not let a false sense of normalcy now dictate
your actions tomorrow; prepare NOW!