WTPQ81 PGUM 092232 HLSPQ1 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TROPICAL CYCLONE LOCAL STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU 832 AM ChST Fri Apr 10 2026 ...TROPICAL STORM SINLAKU CONTINUES TO BECOME BETTER ORGANIZED NORTHWEST OF CHUUK... .NEW INFORMATION... A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Polowat. .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 remains in effect for Ulul in Chuuk State. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Fananu, Ulul, and Polowat in Chuuk State. A Tropical Storm Watch remains 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 AM ChST, the center of Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) was located near Latitude 8.4N, Longitude 151.5E. This is about 45 miles north- northwest of Chuuk, 55 miles west-southwest of Fananu, and 125 miles east-southeast of Ulul, and 190 miles east-northeast of Polowat. Storm motion was northwest at 3 mph. Storm intensity was 35 mph. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... When making decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track. Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) is moving slowly northwest through northwestern Chuuk State. The tropical storm is forecast to become 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 marinas, it is recommended that you perform the prescribed preparations according to your 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. 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 PM 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 Storm Sinlaku (04W). Preparations for damaging winds should be complete. ...WIND INFORMATION... West to southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible through tonight. As Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to slightly increase. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds persistinging through tonight. A general concern should be for the possibility of 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 inundation less than 1 foot. ...OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Another 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible through the weekend. && ...FANANU... ....TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR FANANU... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W). Preparations for damaging winds should be complete. It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management office. .WIND INFORMATION... South to southeast winds of 25 to 40 mph through tonight. As Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to slightly increase. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds through tonight. A general concern should be for the possibility of 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 inundation around one foot. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches additional is possible through the weekend. && ...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 Storm Sinlaku (04W). Preparations for damaging winds should be complete. It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management office. .WIND INFORMATION... Northwest winds becoming westerly at 45 to 70 mph. As Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to slightly increase. If Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) strengthens faster than currently forecast, winds could reach typhoon strength. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds starting later today and persistinging through the weekend. 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 inundation of up to 2 feet. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy rainfall of 7 to 15 inches is possible as 04W passes. This will produce localized flooding. $$ .POLOWAT... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR POLOWAT... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay indoors during heavy rain and windy conditions associated with Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W). Preparations for damaging winds should be complete. It is important to actively listen for forthcoming information from your local National Weather Service office and emergency management office. .WIND INFORMATION... Northwest winds becoming westerly at 45 to 70 mph. As Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) moves through the region, the threat for sustained winds is likely to slightly increase. If Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) strengthens faster than currently forecast, winds could reach typhoon strength. The latest forecast is for tropical storm winds starting later today and persistinging through the weekend. Tropical storm force winds are currently forecast to begin affecting the area later today. A general concern should be for the possibility of destructive winds somewhere within the area. .Coastal Inundation and Surf Information... Seas of 13 to 17 feet are possible. This will result in hazardous surf of 9 to 12 feet and inundation of up to 2 feet. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Heavy rainfall of 7 to 15 inches is possible as Tropical Storm Sinlaku (04W) passes. This will produce localized flooding. $$ Doll