Flood Advisory issued January 26 at 2:17AM ChST until January 26 at 8:15AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Saipan and Tinian.
* WHEN...Until 815 AM ChST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 217 AM ChST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This will
cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience 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.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 18:17 - ma klo 0:15
