Tropical Storm Watch — Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet expected. For the Tropical Storm Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM ChST Sunday. For the Tropical Storm Watch through Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Storm Saudel (17W) is making its approach toward the Marianas, with a storm track across the far northern Marianas. Seas will remain hazardous to small craft this evening as winds increase to 25 kt and combined seas of 8 to 12 feet through Sunday afternoon. Tropical storm force winds of 34 to 63 kt are only possible if there is a significant westward shift in the track of Tropical Storm Saudel today or tonight.
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