Sinlaku upgraded to supertyphoon; projected to pass between Rota and Tinian
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Guam in COR 2; emergency shelters open; flights canceled
By Pacific Island Times News Staff
Sinlaku has been upgraded to a super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and maximum gusts of 184 mph, according to the latest update from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
Based on the current forecast, the storm's center is passing between Rota and Tinian at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Sinlaku, located approximately 398 nautical miles east-southeast of Guam, has tracked northwestward at 08 knots over the past six hours, JTWC said.
Guam is now under Condition of Readiness 2, while military installations across the island are under Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 2 as of 5 p.m. today, signaling the opening of emergency shelters in preparation for Typhoon Sinlaku.
In the CNMI, Gov. David Apatang declared Typhoon Condition II for Saipan, Rota, Tinian, and Tropical Storm Condition for Pagan and Alamgan.
At noon today, Brandon Aydlett, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Guam, indicated that although the most severe threat of a Category 4 typhoon from Sinlaku is now focused on Rota, Guam could still experience its effects.
“The outlook is still for continued intensification. Track shifts are still anticipated as we go through the next 36 hours,” Aydlett said.
Joint Task Force Micronesia is postured and integrated with local and federal partners to respond as requested by the appropriate authority, according to the Joint Information Center.
“We are prepared to support civil authorities with professionalism, transparency, and unity of effort as conditions evolve,” JIC said.
Earlier today:
Read typhoon-related advisories here.
At 6 p.m. the Guam Department of Education opened seven emergency shelters:
Northern: Astumbo Elementary School, Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School and Machananao Elementary School
Central: George Washington High School
Southern: Talo’fo’fo Elementary School, Merizo Martyrs Elementary and Inarajan Middle School
Bus Transportation:
In coordination with the Department of Public Works, Department of Public Health and Social Services, bus transportation will be activated to support evacuation efforts. Transportation will be available this evening:
7 p.m.: Bus departing Academy Gym to GW
7 p.m.: Bus departing Tamuning Mayor’s Office to Maria Ulloa
Shelter Support:
Essential food commodities are being delivered by the Department of Public Health and Social Services to all shelters for individuals who arrived without supplies.
Public Health Community Health Centers Preparation:
The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services Northern and Southern Region Community Health Centers will remain open. Regular appointments will be rescheduled. Available services include:
Non-emergency and urgent but stable care
Basic medical and nursing services
Oxygen support (patients must bring their own equipment; one companion allowed)
Patient reminders:
Pharmacy services will be closed (emergency medications only)
Bring insurance information
Bring all medications, medical supplies, food, water, and clothing for up to 3 days
Services are first-come, first-served; delays may occur
Updated Flight Status:
The Guam International Airport Authority remains open. The following cancellations have been announced:
Arrivals:
The GBHWC Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text the hotline at 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Visit the following links for the latest information:
NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam
JTF-M Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/1CdEchVcDs/
