Governor David M. Apatang, in consultation with the National Weather Service Guam and CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, will declare Typhoon Condition I for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, and Tropical Storm Condition I for Alamagan at 5:00 p.m. today (Sunday, July 5). Tropical Storm Condition III remains for Pagan and Agrihan. Read the full release at: https://bit.ly/3R0jqbv
Typhoon Condition I means typhoon-force winds (74+ mph) are expected within 12 hours. Tropical Storm Condition I means damaging winds (39+ mph) are expected within 12 hours.
Residents must remain in safe shelter through sunrise Tuesday as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches.
Residents in vulnerable housing, low-lying areas, or needing medical or shelter assistance should relocate now:
* Saipan: Kagman Community Center
* Tinian: Tinian Middle & High School
* Rota: Aging Office and Dr. Rita Hocog Inos Jr./Sr. High School
Warnings in effect:
* Typhoon Warning: Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan
* Tropical Storm Warning: Alamagan
* Tropical Storm Watch: Pagan, Agrihan
* Coastal Flood & High Surf Warnings: Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan
* Flood Watch: All islands
Super Typhoon Bavi remains a Category 4 storm (155 mph) and may strengthen further. Hazardous conditions begin later today, with peak impacts early Monday.
Expect life-threatening surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding up to 6–9 feet on Rota and 3–6 feet on Tinian and Saipan, with higher wave run-up possible.
For updates, follow CNMI Joint Information Center, HSEM, and NWS Guam or visit weather.gov/gum.
