WTPQ81 PGUM 110401 HLSPQ1 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TROPICAL DEPRESSION NURI (03W) LOCAL STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU 201 PM ChST Wed Mar 11 2026 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION NURI (03W) RECENTLY FORMS NORTHWEST OF YAP... .NEW INFORMATION... A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Yap and Ulithi, in Yap State. .AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides important information and recommended actions for people in Yap and Ulithi, in Yap State. .WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Yap, and Ulithi in Yap State. .STORM INFORMATION... At 100 PM CHST...0300 UTC...the center of Tropical Depression Nuri was located near Latitude 10.4 degrees North and Longitude 136.9 degrees East. Nuri is moving southwest at 12 mph. However, the latest visible satellite imagery shows the circulation has become quasi-stationary. It is expected to make a turn toward the east-northeast with a decrease in forward speed through Thursday. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Yap and Ulithi. A more detailed statement will follow shortly. .NEXT UPDATE... The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tiyan shortly. It will provide important details regarding the evolving tropical cyclone threats and their potential impacts upon the area. ...YAP... ...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR YAP... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For those under a watch, now is the time to initiate prepardness actions according to your tropical storm disaster plan specific to your home or business. For those nearby, review your tropical storm disaster plan and become ready to act if a warning is later issued for your area. It is important to note actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management office. ...ULITHI... ...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ULITHI... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For those under a watch, now is the time to initiate prepardness actions according to your tropical storm disaster plan specific to your home or business. For those nearby, review your tropical storm disaster plan and become ready to act if a warning is later issued for your area. It is important to note actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management office. $$ Doll/Kleeschulte