The tropical disturbance that has been developing off the coast of Kosrae over the weekend is still en route to pass near the Marianas this weekend. <\/p>\n
According to the National Weather Services in Tiyan, Guam, the disturbance is expected to turn west-northwest or northwest and pass southwest of Guam around Sunday.<\/p>\n
This is seen to bring increased rain and gusty winds to the Marianas this weekend.<\/p>\n
There remains the uncertainty of the exact strength of the system as it passes near the Marianas. <\/p>\n
Models continue to indicate gradual development of the system through the week, but its development in the past 24 to 48 hours has been considerably slower than models have forecasted. <\/p>\n
Acting governor Arnold I. Palacios is advising residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota to stay informed about the latest forecasts and statements that will be available through local media sources.<\/p>\n
The tropical disturbance is now located about 1,210 miles southeast of Guam and remains the subject of a tropical cyclone formation alert by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. <\/p>\n
It is moving west at around 10 mph. <\/p>\n
Strong trade winds north of the disturbance persist across Micronesia from Chuuk state eastward to the Marshall Islands. <\/p>\n
Deep convection remains unevenly distributed around the circulation mainly to the west and north of the center. <\/p>\n
The convection, however, is closer to the center than 24 hours ago and a narrow band of showers is found in the westerly flow south of the center. This circulation is expected to slowly become better organized in the next few days.<\/p>\n
Models show that the circulation will continue westward through Thursday, then pass south of Chuuk around Wednesday or Thursday, before turning to the west-northwest or northwest and pass southwest of Guam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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