National Weather Service

Residents across Guam and the CNMI are being advised to prepare for heavy rain and thunderstorms as Invest 92W approaches the region.

There is uncertainty about the system's forecast track, but Guam and the CNMI are within the area of concern.

Four to seven named storms are expected near Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan, with three to five of those developing into typhoons and two or three becoming major typhoons.

The potential circulation could pass near or south of the Marianas May 3-6.

In a video message released at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio said high winds and high seas continue to pose danger, and residents are urged to stay indoors.

Because of the storm's large size, high winds are expected to continue throughout the day.

The 1 p.m. forecast indicated Sinlaku could pass near or over Saipan and Tinian on Tuesday.

Residents are being advised to stay out of the water and prepare for a strong typhoon, which will likely hit overnight Monday

Forecasters warned of rough seas, high winds and rain as an intensifying tropical storm was expected to pass between Yap and Guam Monday and Tuesday.

Forecasters say Invest 92W could develop into a tropical depression, but is unlikely to become a tropical storm befopre moving away from the region.