WTPQ81 PGUM 091156 HLSPQ1 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TROPICAL DEPRESSION 04W LOCAL STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU 956 PM ChST Thu Apr 9 2026 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION 04W MOVING VERY SLOWLY WEST... .NEW INFORMATION... A Typhoon Watch has been issued for Ulul. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Fananu and Ulul. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Chuuk. .AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people on Chuuk, Fananu, and Ulul in Chuuk State. .WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Typhoon Watch is now in effect for Ulul in Chuuk State. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Fananu and Ulul in Chuuk State. A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Chuuk. A Typhoon Watch means that typhoon conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 to 73 mph, are expected within the next 24 hours or are ongoing. 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 7 PM ChST...the center of Tropical Depression 04W was located near Latitude 8.1N...Longitude 151.9E. This is about 40 miles southwest of Fananu, 40 miles north of Chuuk, and 155 miles east- southeast of Ulul. Storm motion was west at 3 mph. Storm intensity was 35mph. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... When making decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track. TD 04W has formed over northwestern Chuuk State and is moving slowly westward. 04W is forecast to become a tropical storm early Friday morning and a typhoon on Saturday. .PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For those under a watch, now is the time to begin preparing your home or business according to your typhoon disaster plan. Listen for possible warnings and be ready to evacuate if necessary. Heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders that are issued. For interests at ports, docks and marianas, it is recommended that you perform the prescribed preparations according to you emergency operations plan for tropical cyclones. If you live on a boat, begin to safely secure your craft and make plans to leave it for adequate land based shelter. Listen for possible warnings. Regarding coastal waters under a watch, small craft should return to port or seek safe harbor. Closely monitor NOAA weather radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. For additional precautionary and preparedness information, please refer to the detailed recommendations relative to your location as further described by your local National Weather Service and your local emergency management. .NEXT UPDATE... The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tiyan by 3 AM ChST or sooner if conditions warrant. ...CHUUK... ...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR CHUUK... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Tropical Depression 04W. Now is the time to initiate preparations according to your typhoon disaster plan specific to your home or business. ...WIND INFORMATION... West to southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph Friday morning into Friday night. As Tropical Depression 04W moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to increase. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds starting Friday morning and persisting through Friday night. A general concern should be for the possibility of at least damaging winds somewhere within the area. ...STORM SURGE AND SURF INFORMATION... Seas of 10 to 13 feet are possible. This will result in hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet and inundations less than 1 foot. ...OTHER STORM EFFECTS... && ...FANANU... ....TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR FANANU... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Tropical Depression 04W. Now is the time to initiate preparations according to your typhoon disaster plan specific to your home or business. It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management .WIND INFORMATION... South to southeast winds of 30 to 45 mph Friday into Friday night. As Tropical Depression 04W moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to increase. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds starting Friday morning and persisting through Friday night. A general concern should be for the possibility of at least damaging winds somewhere within the area. .Coastal Inundation and Surf Information... Seas of 10 to 14 feet are possible. This will result in hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet and inundations around foot. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy rainfall of 5 to 10 inches is possible as 04W passes. This will produce localized flooding. && ...ULUL... ...TYPHOON WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ULUL... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ULUL... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Tropical Depression 04W. Now is the time to initiate preparations according to your typhoon disaster plan specific to your home or business. It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management .WIND INFORMATION... North winds becoming westerly at 45 to 70 mph. As Tropical Depression 04W moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to increase. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds starting on Friday and persist through this weekend. Tropical storm force winds are currently forecast to begin affecting the area Friday. A general concern should be for the possibility of destructive winds somewhere within the area. .Coastal Inundation and Surf Information... Seas of 13 to 17 feet are possible. This will result in hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and inundations of 2 feet. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy rainfall of 10 to 20 inches is possible as 04W passes. This will produce localized flooding. $$ Williams