A strong westerly monsoon pattern persists across western Micronesia. The worst conditions are found between Yap and Chuuk and areas south. Satellite data has shown squalls racing southeastward at 35-45 mph, between 140E and 150E, bringing brief heavy showers, damaging gusts, and rapidly spiking seas in the 10-15 ft range. Northwesterly flow between Yap and Chuuk will turn westerly Thursday, possibly increasing as 98W, currently near Chuuk, shifts farther westward. The duration of this monsoonal flow and its impacts will be dependent on 98W and its motion. This monsoonal pattern will make inter-island travel hazardous and potential dangerous at times so travel is discouraged through the rest of week and possibly the weekend. Watch out for high surf along west and north facing reefs and pay attention to surf and sea conditions. Residents across the Yap and Chuuk States should continue to monitor local weather forecasts the next several days 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.