severe · immediate · likely
Tropical Storm Warning
Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters
Issued Oct 2, 2:45 PM GMT+10 by NWS Tiyan GU · in effect until Oct 3, 4:45 AM GMT+10
What to do
A tropical storm warning means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt are expected due to a tropical storm within 36 hours.
Official text
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 2 at 2:45PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 kt with gusts to 55 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...Tropical Storm Choi-wan (26W) continues to develop as it moves westward across the northern Marianas south of Alamagan, with Tropical storm force winds already being felt over Saipan since early this morning. Hazardous seas will continue.