Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
282 WWPQ82 PGUM 110550 SPSPQ2 Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 FMZ037-111800- Yap- 350 PM ChST Mon Nov 11 2024 ...POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HEAVY SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS HAS DIMINISHED ACROSS YAP STATE... ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION 27W CONTINUES TO PULL AWAY TO THE WEST- NORTHWEST... The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has issued the first warning for Tropical Depression 27W, upgraded from Invest 94W, but TD 27W is beginning to move away from Yap State and is now north of Yap Proper near 12N138E. Latest Himawari visible satellite imagery shows heavy showers are pulling away from Yap State as drier weather spreads across the region. The strongest convection is consolidated near and north of the center away from Yap, Ulithi, and nearby islands, and the threat for gusty winds has diminished. This will be the last Special Weather Statement for Yap State in regards to TD 27W. Folks across Yap State should monitor local weather forecasts the next couple of days from the National Weather Service in Guam, and for additional information from your local Weather Service Office and emergency management. Visit weather.gov/gum/PublicForecasts for the latest weather information from the National Weather Service. $$ DeCou