Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Northern Mariana Islands

Tropical Storm Watch was issued by the National Weather Service for Tinian; Saipan.

Tropical Storm Watch

The alert was issued at 9:04 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as future. The event is classified as possible.

Storm Details

With maximum sustained winds now at 70 mph near the center. This system is expected to continue to barrel toward the far northern Marianas, making a slight turn toward the northwest and move a little faster come Saturday. By then, Saudel is likely to become a typhoon as it passes over Pagan and Agrihan. .SITUATION OVERVIEW. Tropical Storm Saudel is expected to gradually intensify over the next few days, perhaps with a period of rapid intensification later this evening into Saturday. Saudel could become a typhoon Saturday and pass through the far Northern Mariana Islands as an intensifying category 3 typhoon

Areas Affected

The warning covers Tinian; Saipan.

Safety Information

Keep informed while listening for possible warnings. Secure loose outdoor objects which can be blown around. Strongly consider evacuating if you live in a metal roof or container home, and do so if ordered by local officials. Take small loose objects indoors. Identify suitable shelter. Stock up a few days worth of food and water. If no concrete shelter is available look for a cave or something similar. Take action to protect food crops or other possessions as appropriate. .WIND INFORMATION… North winds of 20 to 30 mph will turn…