Typhoon warnings expanded to the northern Marianas
UPDATE: 7:58 a.m. ChST, Tuesday, April 14 NWS Guam Update
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Sinlaku tracks west-northwest toward the Marianas
UPDATE: 1:13 a.m. ChST, Tuesday, April 14 Super Typhoon Sinlaku continued its west-northwest track toward the Marianas early Tuesday, with bands of heavy showers moving into Saipan, Tinian and Rota while Guam remained in a temporary dry…
GPA crews work through the night to restore power
Guam Power Authority line crews continued working Monday evening to restore power across the island’s northern, central and southern sectors as weather conditions from Super Typhoon Sinlaku began to deteriorate, the agency announced.
Outer rainbands bring first outages to Guam
Residents across Guam began reporting intermittent power outages Monday night as the National Weather Service confirmed the outer rainbands and wind field of Super Typhoon Sinlaku had reached the island.
Forecasters brief governor and FEMA on Sinlaku
The National Weather Service Guam Forecast Office discuss Super Typhoon Sinlaku with Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)as island placed in Condition of Readiness 1 and tropical force winds eminent within hours.
Community health centers announce storm closures
The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services announced Monday that both the Northern and Southern Region Community Health Centers will remain open during Super Typhoon Sinlaku, providing non-emergency care while regular clinic appointments are rescheduled.
GPA warns of widespread outages as Sinlaku nears
The Guam Power Authority warned residents Monday to expect widespread power outages and fluctuations as Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on the island, while confirming crews will stand down once conditions become unsafe and resume repairs as soon as winds subside.
Sinlaku holds 180 mph winds on approach
Swipe to see weather updates ➡️ Super Typhoon Sinlaku maintained maximum sustained winds of 180 mph Monday afternoon as it continued its northwest march toward the Marianas, with its forecast track now firmly centered on Tinian and Saipan…
Fusion center warns of scams and price gouging before storm
The Mariana Regional Fusion Center issued an advisory Monday warning residents to guard against scams, price gouging and criminal exploitation as Super Typhoon Sinlaku approaches and recovery efforts loom.
Urgent warning to stay out of the water as surf turns deadly
Officials issued an urgent warning Monday to stay out of the water as Super Typhoon Sinlaku generated life-threatening surf conditions across the Marianas, while all Fresenius dialysis centers on Guam announced closures until further notice.
Sinlaku barrels toward the Marianas with 180 mph winds
Super Typhoon Sinlaku barreled toward the Marianas Monday morning with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph, its forecast track now aimed directly at Tinian and Saipan, the National Weather Service warned.
What's open and closed Monday as Sinlaku approaches
Take a look at what’s open and what’s not for Monday, April 13, as Typhoon Sinlaku approaches the Marianas.
President approves emergency declaration for Guam
President Donald Trump approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration Monday in response to Typhoon Sinlaku, unlocking federal resources ahead of the storm’s landfall.
Sinlaku edges toward the Marianas as track shifts
Super Typhoon Sinlaku continued its north-northwest march toward the Marianas at 10 mph early Monday, with the latest forecast track shifting the storm’s center closer to Tinian and Saipan, according to a 5 a.m. ChST National Weather Service Guam Forecast Office advisory.
Flash flooding reported along Cross Island Road
Flash flooding was reported along Cross Island Road early Monday as Typhoon Sinlaku closed in on the Marianas, with the National Weather Service issuing both a Flash Flood Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for Guam through Wednesday morning.
Hundreds fill shelters within hours of opening
Within two hours of the Guam Department of Education opening seven emergency shelters at 6:00 p.m., hundreds of residents have already secured placement as Super Typhoon Sinlaku strengthens and approaches the island, according to the Joint Information Center.
Guam under tropical storm warning and typhoon watch
Guam remains under a tropical storm warning and a typhoon watch, meaning tropical storm conditions are expected within 24 hours.
GDOE opens emergency shelters as Guam enters COR 2
As of 5:00 p.m., April 12, Guam is in Condition of Readiness, COR, 2.
Tropical storm warning issued for Guam
A Tropical Storm Warning was issued for Guam Sunday afternoon, meaning tropical storm conditions with winds of 39 to 73 mph are expected within 24 hours, as Typhoon Sinlaku continued to strengthen with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.
Guam to enter COR 2 Sunday evening
Guam will move to Condition of Readiness 2 at 5 p.m. Sunday as Typhoon Sinlaku strengthens and tracks toward the Marianas, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Adm.
What's open across Guam as Sinlaku approaches
Typhoon Sinlaku is on its way — here's what's open and what's not across Guam this Sunday and Monday.
Forecasters tighten Sinlaku's track toward the Marianas
Sinlaku is a Typhoon and is heading toward the Marianas.
Guam and Rota squarely in Sinlaku's projected path
Typhoon Sinlaku (04W) is slowly tracking toward the Mariana Islands with Guam and Rota squarely in its projected path, according to a 3 a.m., Sunday advisory from the National Weather Service Guam.
Damaging winds expected as Sinlaku strengthens
Typhoon Sinlaku is strengthening and Guam remains in COR 3.
