Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Yap Coastal Waters
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NOAA issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 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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A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Yap Coastal Waters, with northeast winds of 35 to 45 knots and gusts up to 60 knots expected through at least Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Tropical Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Yap Coastal Waters
- Issued
- May 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tiyan GU
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yap Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Tiyan GU. It is effective from May 7, 2026, at 7:55 PM ChST.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Yap Coastal Waters.
What You Should Do
Preparations should be underway to protect life and property from tropical storm conditions before they deteriorate Friday evening. Mariners should alter plans to avoid hazardous conditions, remain in port, seek safe harbor, and secure vessels for severe wind and seas.
Expected Conditions
Northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 10 to 16 feet are possible. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Tropical Storm Hagupit (05W) is forecast to move through or just south of Yap Proper Friday night, with tropical storm force winds possible Friday evening through Saturday morning.
Timeline
The alert is effective from May 7, 2026, at 7:55 PM ChST and expires on May 8, 2026, at 4:00 AM ChST. Conditions are expected through at least Saturday morning, or longer if warranted.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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