WGMY60 PGUM 151608 FFAGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Tiyan GU 208 AM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001-151715- /O.CAN.PGUM.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260415T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Guam-Rota- 208 AM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled for Guam and Rota. The heavy rainbands of Typhoon Sinlaku have shifted north of Guam and Rota. Lingering showers will be progressive in nature and should not lead to flash flooding. $$ MPZ002-003-160600- /O.EXT.PGUM.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260416T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Tinian-Saipan- 208 AM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Saipan and Tinian. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away from Tinian and Saipan to the northwest. rain bands south of Sinlaku will continue to bring periods of heavy rain across the islands. - Based on microwave satellite estimates and model guidance, additional rainfall of 2 to 6 inches is possible for Tinian and Saipan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ Williams