A tropical disturbance, known as Invest 94W from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), continues to slowly develop southwest of Chuuk, centered near 6.5N and 149.5E. This system will slowly trek northwestward and approach the Marianas on Sunday. The latest forecast model guidance has trended the passage of 94W further south of Guam Sunday night into Monday, possibly as a tropical depression, with the greatest impacts likely for Guam and Rota. In addition, Tropical Depression 25W has developed northwest of the Marshall Islands and could pass through the Marianas later Tuesday into Wednesday, with another round of gusty winds, heavy rain and elevated marine and surf conditions possible. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: - Sustained winds 15 to 25 mph gusting to 35 mph in heavier showers and thunderstorms. - Locally heavy rainfall potentially causing flash flooding, mainly across Guam and Rota. - Hazardous surf and marine conditions. For more information on Invest 94W, see bulletins issued by JTWC under WMO header ABPW10 PGTW. For more information on Tropical Depression 25W, see bulletins issued by JTWC under WMO header WTPN32 PGTW and ABPW10 PGTW. Residents across the Marianas should continue monitoring local weather forecasts from the National Weather Service in Guam, and for additional information from your local Weather Service Office and emergency management. Visit weather.gov/gum/PublicForecasts for the latest weather information from the National Weather Service.
