{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9fe594e0bc52bb7ebeb077ebf6e79f35de5b01e4.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 4 at 9:12AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9fe594e0bc52bb7ebeb077ebf6e79f35de5b01e4.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Tiyan GU"},"word_count":353,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Cyclone Local Statement: Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 4 at 9:12AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Alamagan; Pagan; Agrihan\n**Issued by:** NWS Tiyan GU\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T09:12:00+10:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T09:12:00+10:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T17:15:00+10:00\n\n## Description\n...BAVI UPGRADED TO A SUPER TYPHOON AS IT MOVES TOWARD THE\nMARIANAS...\n\n.NEW INFORMATION...\nBavi has been upgraded to a super typhoon.\n\n.AREAS AFFECTED...\nThis local statement provides important information and\nrecommended actions for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.\n\n.WATCHES/WARNINGS...\nA Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.\n\nA Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.\n\nA Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern\nMarianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might\nbe in effect for your area.\n\nPlease check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed\ninformation about additional hazards.\n\n.STORM INFORMATION...\nAt 8 AM ChST, the center of Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located\nnear latitude 12.7N, longitude 151.9E. This was about 480 miles\neast of Guam, or 445 miles east-southeast of Saipan. Storm motion\nwas west, 265 degrees, at 10 mph. Storm intensity was 160 mph.\n\n.SITUATION OVERVIEW...\nIt is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for\nspecific locations. However, close to the center of Super Typhoon\nBavi, there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage\nsomewhere within Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally,\nflooding and coastal inundation will also be concerns.\n\n## Instructions\nStay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders that\nare issued for your area. Seek sturdy shelter, in a cave if\nnecessary.\n\nItems to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines and\nprescriptions, baby food and diapers, games and books, toiletries, a\nbattery powered radio, a cell phone, flashlights with extra\nbatteries, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person, personal\nidentification, copies of key papers such as insurance policies,\navailable cash and credit cards.\n\nRegarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with\nshutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects\nindoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do this\nas early as possible."}