Typhoon Watch issued October 17 at 11:12AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

* WHAT...Tropical storm conditions, including winds of 34 to 63
knots, are expected. Typhoon conditions, including winds of 64
knots or more are possible within the next 48 hours.

* WHERE...Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Onset of damaging winds beginning late tonight, continuing
into at least Sunday night, possibly longer if conditions warrant.

* IMPACTS...Destructive winds will produce dangerous seas that
could damage, capsize or sink vessels, along with drastically
reducing visibilities in heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Typhoon Champi (29W) continues to move quickly
toward the Marianas. The exact path of 29W remains subject to
change. However, guidance supports a passage through Guam coastal
waters, with damaging winds moving into Tinian and Saipan tonight
and lasting into at least Sunday night. Champi is expected to
strengthen further today as it approaches, then move through the
region as a typhoon Sunday morning. Seas will quickly rise, with
significant sea heights reaching as high as 25 feet during closest
passage of Champi. Dangerous sea conditions may continue into
Monday.