Extreme Wind Warning Issued for Saipan and Tinian

Source: NOAA · Saipan and Tinian, Mariana Islands

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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An Extreme Wind Warning is in effect for Saipan and Tinian due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with sustained winds up to 155 mph posing an immediate life-threatening risk until 6:15 PM ChST.

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Record type
Extreme Wind Warning
Affected area
Saipan and Tinian, Mariana Islands
Issued
April 14, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Tiyan GU

Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Saipan and Tinian, Mariana Islands.

Alert Details

An Extreme Wind Warning has been issued by NWS Tiyan GU. It is effective from 3:09 PM ChST on April 14, 2026, until 6:15 PM ChST on the same day.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Saipan, MP and Tinian, MP.

What You Should Do

Take cover now in an interior room of a sturdy building, away from windows. Protect your head from flying debris. Do not venture outside, especially during the calm of the eye, as winds will become dangerous again.

Expected Conditions

Sustained winds up to 155 mph are possible, with widespread destructive winds in excess of 115 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 3:09 PM ChST on April 14, 2026, and expires at 6:15 PM ChST on April 14, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
An Extreme Wind Warning is in effect for Saipan and Tinian due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with sustained winds up to 155 mph posing an immediate life-threatening risk until 6:15 PM ChST.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Saipan and Tinian, Mariana Islands. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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