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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

Anytime a tropical cyclone (TC) is in the WFO Guam Area of Responsibility, WFO Guam issues increasing
information regarding the TC(s). At a minimum, Public Advisories are issued every 6 hours, but as TC
watches/warnings are issued for islands (lead times of 48hr/24hr of the arrival of damaging winds (39 mph / 34
kt)), Public Advisories increase to every 3 hours, as well as the 6-hourly issuance of the Local Statements. More
information about our special TC text products is below, as well as a 12-hour clock cycle of our TC operational
schedule.

 

Public Advisory (TCPPQ#)

  • A plain-language interpretation of the JTWC warning bulletin.
  • Provides latest information on tropical storm/typhoon watches and warnings.
  • Issued at least every 6 hours when a tropical cyclone is expected to affect WFO Guam's Area of Responsibility.
  • Issued every 3 hours when TC watches or warnings are in effect for any of WFO Guam’s 39 TC
    warning points.

Local Statement (HLSPQ#)

  • Specific forecast for each island under a watch or warning, including rain, wind, surf, storm surge and coastal inundation, as well as recommended preparations.

Tropical Cyclone Update (TCUPQ#)

  • Hourly radar-based position estimates of a TC when within the range (about 230 miles) of Guam's Doppler radar.
  • Issued hourly near the top of the hour when a center position fix is available.
  • May also be issued, at any time, for significant changes, notable observations, or notable events
    occurring in the development or progress of a TC in the Marianas.

Post-Storm Tropical Cyclone Reports (PSHGUM)

  • Brief history of a TC requiring WFO Guam’s issuance of TC watches/warnings.
  • Observational data from islands or surrounding marine zones during the TC passage.
  • Impacts narratives from each island affected by a passing TC.

 

 

A graphical representation of a analog clock to show when certain Tropical Cyclones products are issued. JTWC Forecasts are updated around 1 and 7 AM/PM. TCPs are issued  at 2 AM/PM and 8 AM/PM. HLS's are issued at 3 AM/PM and 9 AM/PM, with TCP (Intermediate) issued at 5 AM/PM and 11 AM/PM.