NWS Tiyan GUFF.W 0020July 6, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Saipan and Tinian, MP
The National Weather Service office in Tiyan issued a flash flood warning for Saipan and Tinian in Northern Mariana Islands, which was in force until 5:00 p.m. local time on July 6. It was the 20th flash flood warning the NWS office in Tiyan issued in 2026.
ExpiredWarning
Issued3:06 p.m. UTC+10, July 6, 2026
In force3:06 p.m. UTC+10, July 6, 2026
Expired5:00 p.m. UTC+10, July 6, 2026
In force for 1.9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tiyan GU
- Area
- Saipan and Tinian
- State
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:06 p.m. UTC+10, July 6, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 p.m. UTC+10, July 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Immediate
- VTEC event
- PGUM FF.W 0020
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
FFWGUM The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Saipan... Tinian... * Until 500 PM ChST. * At 306 PM ChST, Satellite estimates indicate heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Satellite estimates. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, and streets as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Garapan, Dandan, China Town, Tanapag, As Mahetog, Koblerville, San Jose (Tinian Municipality), Chalan Kanoa I, San Antonio, Chalan Kanoa II, Chalan Kanoa III, San Roque, Kagman, Chalan Kanoa IV, Kagman III, Gualo Rai, Afetnas, Chalan Piao, Fananganan and Chalan Laulau.
What the agency told people to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.