WTPQ31 PGUM 250930 TCPPQ1 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION 03W Advisory Number 3 National Weather Service Tiyan GU WP032018 800 PM ChST Sun Mar 25 2018 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION 03W CONTINUING TO MOVE WEST-NORTHWEST... Changes with this advisory -------------------------- None. Watches and warnings -------------------- A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Kayangel and Koror in the Republic of Palau, and for Yap Island and Ngulu in Yap State. A tropical storm watch is in effect for Ulithi and Fais in Yap State. A tropical storm warning means that damaging winds of at least 39 mph are expected within the next 12 to 24 hours. Summary of 700 PM CHST...0900 UTC...Information ---------------------------------------------- Location...6.6N 139.7E About 190 miles southeast of Ngulu About 225 miles south-southwest of Fais About 230 miles south of Ulithi About 230 miles south-southeast of Yap About 295 miles west of Woleai About 360 miles west-southwest of Faraulep About 360 miles east-southeast of Kayangel About 365 miles east of Koror About 585 miles southwest of Guam Maximum sustained winds...35 mph Present movement...west-northwest...295 degrees at 12 mph Discussion and outlook ---------------------- At 700 PM CHST...0900 UTC...the center of Tropical Depression 03W was located near Latitude 6.6 North and Longitude 139.7 East. Tropical Depression 03W was moving toward the west-northwest at 12 mph. It is expected to gradually turn to the northwest with a slight decrease in speed on Monday. Maximum sustained winds remain at 35 mph. Tropical Depression 03W is forecast to intensify through Monday, possibly becoming a tropical storm later tonight or on Monday. Next advisory ------------- An intermediate advisory will be issued by the National Weather Service at 1100 PM ChST, followed by the next scheduled advisory at 200 AM ChST early Monday morning. $$ Nierenberg