Late Applications for FEMA Assistance Must be Received by Sept. 26

The deadline for Guam residents to apply for federal assistance due typhoon Mawar was July 28, 2023. But what if you were hospitalized, or off island and unable to apply? In rare cases survivors may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA. The deadline to submit a late application, is Sept. 26, 2023

Small Craft Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a small craft advisory, in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. Sunday.

Southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and seas of 6 to 8 feet are expected. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could also lead to choppy seas, gusty winds, and frequent lightning strikes.

• Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
• If driving, be alert for low visibilities in heavy rain;

Flash Flood Warning Now in Effect for Southern Guam; Practice Extreme Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning, in effect for Southern Guam until 2:15 p.m. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 3 p.m. this afternoon for Guam. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 10 a.m. this morning for Guam. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are impacting the area.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

If driving, be alert for low visibilities in heavy rain;

Thunderstorm Warning in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm warning, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 8:30 a.m. Thunderstorms are occurring within 5 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required.

Guam Residents May Still Have Time to Appeal a FEMA Decision

Those who applied for disaster assistance due to damages from Typhoon Mawar may still have time to appeal their initial FEMA decision. If you received a letter from FEMA saying that the information you provided is incomplete, or that you are ineligible for disaster assistance, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of the date on the letter.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning, in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for central and southern Guam. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are impacting the area.

Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, resulting in flash flooding.