With Typhoon Lan turning northward and moving farther from the Marianas, another circulation is beginning to form northeast of Saipan.<\/p>\n
This circulation especially needs to be watched closely as it gradually develops, according to the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency<\/p>\n
The U.S. National Weather Service in Guam said that a long period swell produced by distant Typhoon Lan will prolong hazardous sea conditions for small craft operation into next week. <\/p>\n
Acting governor Arnold I. Palacios advised CNMI residents to stay informed of the latest statements and advisories.<\/p>\n
Palacios also encouraged the public and inexperienced mariners, especially those operating small boats, to avoid sailing in these conditions.<\/p>\n
He advised against venturing to exposed reef lines and beaches, as rip currents will be life threatening.<\/p>\n
About the latest circulation, the weather service said that it is quasi-stationary, with winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, and is now the subject of a tropical cyclone formation alert from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.<\/p>\n
The impacts of the circulation on the Marianas would likely not occur prior to the weekend.<\/p>\n
As of 1pm yesterday, Typhoon Lan\u2019s center was 645 miles north-northwest of Koror, 675 miles northwest of Yap, 970 miles west-northwest of Guam, and 1,020 miles west of Saipan. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour.<\/p>\n
Lan is forecasted to proceed east of Okinawa, Japan on Sunday. (Ferdie de la Torre)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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