Flood Watch for Guam
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What you need to know
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- Guam
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Where: Guam. When: Through late tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
Flash Flooding is already ongoing across Southern Guam. Please exercise caution when traveling. If a road way is flooded, remember "Turn Around, Don't Drown!". * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Guam. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches have already fallen across Guam today. Invest 95W continues to linger just off the east coast of Guam and is producing heavy rainfall over the island. Additional heavy rainfall will likely lead to flash flooding due to the saturated conditions. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:50AM ChST until October 11 at 6:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tiyan GU. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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