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Tropical disturbance enters the Marianas
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Posted on May 20 2012
A tropical disturbance is expected to bring periods of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to the Marianas through Tuesday as it moves northwest through the region, according to the CNMI Emergency Management Office.
In a weather statement issued yesterday, EMO said that as the disturbance passes, moderate east winds will veer to southeast and south and become fresh at times Monday and Tuesday. Combined seas of 5 to 6 feet are expected through Tuesday.
The tropical disturbance is centered about 500 miles southeast of Guam.
While the future track and development of this disturbance is still uncertain, it appears likely it will pass near enough to the Marianas to bring locally heavy rain at times through Tuesday, with wind gusts as high as 35 mph possible in heavy showers.
EMO is advising the public to monitor the progress of this tropical disturbance and warned that faster-than-expected development could result in more wind and rain than currently expected or even in the development of a tropical depression. The public is advised to listen for the latest statements and forecasts from the National Weather Service Office in Tiyan, Guam.[I] (EMO)[/I]
