(CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management) — Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam and compiled at CNMI Emergency Operations Center-State Warning Point, a flash flood watch is in effect.
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: Saipan, Tinian and Rota.
When: Through Friday afternoon.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
A generally unsettled pattern caused by localized convergence nearby Tropical Disturbance Invest 98w southeast of the Marianas is likely to produce heavy showers and thunderstorms to bring localized flash flooding risk to the region for at least the next several days. As 98w continues to consolidate and move closer to the Marianas, shower and thunderstorm coverage will continue to increase, with rainfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches possible through late Friday afternoon.
Gov. Arnold I. Palacios is advising residents of Saipan, Tinian and Rota to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
