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Jolene Toves

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Public Safety

Guam enters COR 1 as Category 3 Typhoon Champi nears Marianas

This storm watch update is brought to you by senatorial candidates Clynt Ridgell, "Let's Grow Guam Together"; Sabrina Salas Matanane, "Bri the Difference"; and Chief Energy Partners, "Your Power. Your Terms. Your Lifestyle." Special thanks to sponsors Donna Muna Quinata, "Driven to Serve"; Burger King; and MacTech Guam.

By Jolene Toves ·

Typhoon Champi (29W): Eye Now Within Radar Range. Valid as of 12:27 PM ChST on Saturday, October 17, 2026

Public Safety

Schools, Businesses close as Champi approaches the Marianas

This storm watch update is brought to you by Senatorial candidates Clynt Ridgell, "Let's Grow Guam Together"; Sabrina Salas Matanane,"Bri the Difference" and Chief Energy Partners, "Your Power. Your Terms. Your Lifestyle." Special thank to sponsors: Donna Quinata, "Driven to Serve"; Burger King and MacTech Guam.

By Jolene Toves ·

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Public Safety

Legislature approves additional $15 Million for Champi response

This storm watch update is brought to you by Senatorial candidates Clynt Ridgell, "Let's Grow Guam Together," Sabrina Salas Matanane, "Bri the Difference," and Chief Energy Partners, "Your Power. Your Terms. Your Lifestyle." Special thanks to sponsors: Donna Quinata, "Driven to Serve," Burger King and MacTech Guam.

By Jolene Toves ·

The governor’s bill to provide an additional $15 million for severe weather emergency preparedness, response and relief ahead of Tropical Storm Champi was unanimously passed by the 38th Guam Legislature during a special session Friday.

Environment

Typhoon Watch issued for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan

“Residents of the Marianas are encouraged to continue storm preparations for heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and dangerous seas and surf this weekend. Heed the advice of local government officials and emergency management agencies,” NWS Guam said on its Facebook account.

By Jolene Toves ·

NWS: Typhoon Watch In Effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan Valid as of 2:00 PM ChST on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Environment

NWS monitors Invest 96W as system tracks toward Marianas

“Forecast guidance indicates 96W continuing to organize over the next few days and begin moving WNW towards the Marianas. However, high uncertainty remains in the track and intensity of 96W with the system passing anywhere from south of Guam to Alamagan in the far northern CNMI likely sometime this upcoming weekend,” the NWS said.

By Jolene Toves ·

TRACKING: As of 2:15 p.m. Monday, 96W was 200 miles north of Kosrae and “slowly” developing. According to the NWS Guam Facebook account, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center has upgraded the system to a “Low” rating, which means development is likely but not expected in the next 24 hours.