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Pacific Storms Continue to Impact the Western U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Saturday in the South

A series of Pacific storm systems will continue to impact the western U.S. into this weekend with periods of strong to damaging winds, high surf, heavy lower elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday from north-central Louisiana to west-central Alabama. Damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes will be possible. Read More >

Public Advisory (TCP)

  • 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 within 48 hours.

Local Statement (HLS)

  • 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 (TCU)

  • Hourly estimated position of a tropical cyclone within the range (about 230 miles) of Guam's Doppler radar.
  • Issued hourly near the top of the hour when a center fix is available.
  • May be issued at any time if a significant change occurs in the development or progress of a tropical cyclone.

Post-Storm Tropical Cyclone Reports (PSHGUM)

  • Brief history of TCs requiring WFO Guam warnings/watches
  • Statistics of bulletins issued by WFO Guam for the TC
  • Statistics and Data analysis of islands affected by the TC