WTPQ81 PGUM 090533 HLSPQ1 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TROPICAL DEPRESSION 04W LOCAL STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU 333 PM ChST Thu Apr 9 2026 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION 04W FORMS WEST-NORTHWEST OF FANANU... .NEW INFORMATION... A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Fananu in Chuuk State. .AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people on Fananu in Chuuk State. .WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Fananu in Chuuk State. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 to 73 mph, are possible within the next 48 hours. .STORM INFORMATION... At 1 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Depression 04W was located near Latitude 8.7N...Longitude 152.0E. This is about 20 miles west-northwest of Fananu. Storm motion was west at 5 mph. Storm intensity was 30 mph. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... A Tropical Storm Watch has now been issued. 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 evolving tropical cyclone threats and their potential impacts upon the area. ...FANANU... ...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR FANANU... $$ Williams