An upper-level low to the east and a monsoon trough to the south continues to approach the Marianas and the two systems are expected to combine throughout the week to create substantial rainfall for the islands. <\/p>\n
According to the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the two systems are on track to get the Marianas\u2019 wet season started.<\/p>\n
An upper-level low is a closed circulating eddy while a monsoon trough is described to be wind surges accompanied by bursts of thunderstorms. <\/p>\n
The combined systems are expected to drop three to six inches of rainfall throughout the week. Showers started to pick up as early as Sunday evening.<\/p>\n
Localized flooding will be possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Check storm drains in your area to make sure they are not clogged and, if planning anything outdoors, have a backup plan in place in case of rainfall.<\/p>\n
According to an update from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, showers are expected to continue throughout the week and next week. <\/p>\n
Rainfall has been very low over the Commonwealth since January and rainfall will likely be below normal through July. <\/p>\n
For Saipan specifically, the drawdown of fresh water resources will still be a problem during the next few weeks and fire danger will still be extreme over parts of the Northern Mariana Islands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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