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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, remain indoors.

A flood watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through 6 a.m. Saturday. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with locally heavier amounts are possible through tonight.

JIC RELEASE NO. 799 - COVID-19 Updates: 66 Hospitalized; 150 out of 1,248 Test Positive; DPHSS Issues Physicians Advisory 2021-010

Watch for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.

 

66 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 6 p.m

Flash Flood Warning Extended for Guam; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has extended the flash flood warning in effect for Guam until 2:30 p.m.

Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 3 hours. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 are possible. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as poor drainage and low-lying areas is occurring.

TS 20W JIC Release No. 6 - Guam in COR 4; Tropical Storm Mindulle Continues Away from the Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam continues to monitor Tropical Storm Mindulle (20W), as it moves quickly away from Guam to the west-northwest. 

The Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan by the National Weather Service. Tropical storm conditions are no longer expected to occur. 

TD 20W JIC Release No. 5 - Tropical Storm Mindulle Moving Rapidly West-Northwest; Guam Remains in COR 3

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam continues to monitor what has been named overnight as Tropical Storm Mindulle, formerly known as 20W, as it moves rapidly west-northwest. 

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm Conditions, including sustained winds of 39 mph or more, are still expected through sunrise.

JIC Release No. 4 - 20W Upgraded to a Tropical Storm; Guam Remains in COR 3

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam continues to monitor 20W, which has been upgraded to a tropical storm. Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 at this time. 

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A tropical storm warning means tropical storm conditions, including sustained winds of 39 to 74 mph, are expected this evening. 

JIC RELEASE NO. 797 - COVID Updates: 183rd and 184th Fatalities, 74 Hospitalized; 101 out of 1,067 Test Positive; SNAP P-EBT Card Issuance Continues

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified that Guam’s 183rd and 184th COVID-19-related fatalities occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on September 23, 2021:

  • The 183rd COVID-19-related fatality was a 76-year-old male, vaccinated, with multiple underlying health conditions, who tested positive on September 13. 

  • The 184th COVID-19-related fatality was a 56-year-old male, unvaccinated, with multiple underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 8.

JIC Release No. 3 - Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect; Flight Cancelations

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A tropical storm warning means tropical storm conditions, including sustained winds of 39 to 74 mph, are expected this evening. 

As of 4 p.m., 20W was located near 13.2 degrees north latitude and 144.0 degrees east longitude, about 20 miles southwest of Guam and 155 miles south of Saipan. It is moving west-northwest at 17 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. 

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