NWS Tiyan GUGL.W 0004October 3, 2026
Gale Warning: Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters
The National Weather Service office in Tiyan issued a gale warning for Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters, which was in force until 4:00 p.m. local time on October 4. It was the 4th gale warning the NWS office in Tiyan issued in 2026.
ExpiredWarning
In force for 18.8 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tiyan GU
- Area
- Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:13 p.m. UTC+10, October 3, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 p.m. UTC+10, October 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PGUM GL.W 0004
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with frequent gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Choi-wan (26W) moves north- northeast and away from the islands, a strong monsoon surge will continue across the area. Strong to near-gale force winds with frequent gale-force gusts will continue over Tinian and Saipan coastal waters, with sustained gale-force winds likely to be felt over northern coastal waters for the rest of tonight. This Gale Warning is being issued to replace the Tropical Storm Warning, which is no longer in effect.
What the agency told people to do
A gale warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels.
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