Tropical Storm Watch for Chuuk Coastal Waters
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chuuk Coastal Waters
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- Severe
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. Impacts: Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Chuuk Coastal Waters. When: Through at least Thursday, or longer if conditions warrant.
What the bulletin says to do
A tropical storm watch means sustained winds of 34 to 63 kt or 39 to 73 mph are possible due to a tropical storm within 48 hours.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible. * WHERE...Chuuk Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday, or longer if conditions warrant. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Storm Saudel (17W) is expected to continue to strengthen as it moves away from eastern Chuuk State over the next few days.
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Tropical Storm Watch issued August 19 at 9:47PM 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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