NWS Tiyan GUGL.W 0004October 4, 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 10.9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tiyan GU
- Area
- Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:04 a.m. UTC+10, October 4, 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 30 kt with frequent gusts to 40 kt and seas 14 to 16 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 through this afternoon, gradually diminishing through tonight.
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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