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Weak tropical disturbance east of Marianas
Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and compiled at CNMI Emergency Operations Center-State Warning Point, a tropical disturbance to the east of Guam is moving toward the Marianas. A brief period of drier weather will continue over the islands through Tuesday afternoon with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms returning to the region.
A weak tropical disturbance remains east of the Marianas.
Locally, heavy showers are possible as this system progresses. This wet pattern could persist through Thursday. This system will continue to be monitored over the next few days as it continues to move west-northwestward.
While this disturbance is not expected to bring tropical storm conditions to the Marianas, the Emergency Operations Center is advising residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota to maintain necessary precautionary measures for heavy rain showers and to also stay informed on the latest statements and advisories which will be available through local media sources and NOAA weather radio broadcast on 162.5 megahertz, or call CNMI Emergency Operations Center at 237-8000 or 664-8000, and for the Northern Islands to contact the Emergency Operations Center at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0. (EOC)
