The U.S. Navy in Japan uses the Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness to determine conditions of destructive weather from a tropical cyclone, or typhoon. The following are descriptions of each TCCOR: • TCCOR 4 (Typhoon Condition IV): Lowest stage. Indicates that a possible...

Tropical Depression Peipah is moving steadily northwest and away from the Marianas. A large west swell will maintain hazardous surf and dangerous rip currents through tonight and a high surf advisory remains in effect through Tuesday night along west- and south-facing reefs....

The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is warning the public of possible flash floods on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. In an advisory, HSEM, in coordination with the National Weather Service, issued a flash flood warning in effect for all islands until 9:45pm...

As part of plans to revitalize the Garapan area, the Office of Planning and Development is working with the Department of Public Works to resolve the flooding that hits the area each time heavy rain occurs on Saipan. OPD deputy director Chris Concepcion told Saipan Tribune that...