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Special Weather Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
432 AM ChST Sat May 18 2024

FMZ023-037-PWZ002>006-180700-
Chuuk-Yap-Melekeok-Airai-Koror-Peleliu-Angaur-
432 AM ChST Sat May 18 2024

UPDATED POSITIONS

...TROPICAL DISTURBANCE TO BRING UNSETTLED WEATHER TO WESTERN
MICRONESIA...

A tropical disturbance, JTWC Invest Area 93W, sits nearly-stationary
southeast of Koror, Palau near 2N140E. Flaring convection with
showers and thunderstorms exist around the loosely-defined
circulation center and extend outward to near the eastern coastal
waters of Palau, and over the islands of Yap State, from south of
Yap Proper to southwest of Woleai. Another weaker circulation is
centered southwest of Weno, Chuuk near 4N150E, and is drifting slowly
westward.

Forecasts regarding the track, timing and intensification of 93W
have varied considerably over the last few days. Latest trends
indicate 93W will likely remain poorly-organized in the region
through the weekend before making a possible west-northwestward trek
near Palau and/or Yap around midweek. Interaction between 93W and
the circulation south of Weno remains unclear at this time, but
could result in a possible eastward shift of 93W.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across much of the region
between Koror and Chuuk Lagoon with locally heavy rainfall possible.
However, the location and coverage of showers and thunderstorms may
shift, depending on the location and interaction of 93W and the
circulation south of Weno. Prolonged periods of heavy showers could
result in saturated soils. This could result in increased potential
for landslides in areas of steep terrain. Winds, seas and surf may
become elevated at times, particularly near heavy showers.

Residents across Yap and Chuuk States, and the Republic of Palau,
should monitor local weather forecasts through the weekend from the
National Weather Service in Guam, and for additional information from
your local Weather Service Office and emergency management. Visit
weather.gov/gum/PublicForecasts for the latest weather information
from the National Weather Service.

Aydlett/Schank
Update: Bowsher

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