Prolonged heavy rains with a high surf warning, coastal flood advisory, and a flood watch remain in effect for the Mariana Islands, throughout the week.
Tropical Depression 14W brought heavy rain with winds of up to 35 miles per hour (mph), and wind gusts between 45 to 50 mph across Guam, Tinian, Rota, and Saipan.
Large breaking waves of up to 12 feet with 10 to 12 inches of rainfall are forecasted for the Mariana Islands.
Both Guam and the CNMI are still in Condition of Readiness 3 (COR3), urging caution. GovGuam remains open, and employees are expected to report to work on Wednesday, Sep. 11.
The storm will cause a monsoon surge for Palau, Yap state, and the surrounding islands. “Folks across Palau and Yap State should plan and prepare for several days of showers, locally heavy rainfall, thunderstorms,” said NWS Guam, advising mariners to stay safe. “Such conditions will generate hazardous seas and surf.”
GDOE and Catholic schools remain closed on Wednesday, out of an abundance of caution.
Rear Admiral Brent Devore also placed military facilities under COR3, securing them for heavy weather.
“This isn’t going to be that bad. It’s not going to be a Typhoon Mawar,” said NWS meteorologist Landon Aydlett. “It’s not going to be a typhoon at all. But this is going to be a low-grade, tropical storm.”
