Tropical disturbance near the Marshall Islands
Photo: Mark Rabago
The National Weather Service in Guam is monitoring a tropical disturbance near the Marshall Islands.
It says a potential threat has emerged from Eastern Micronesia, where Invest 92W is moving west-northwest toward the Mariana Islands.
However, forecasters say there remains considerable uncertainty about its future development, track and impacts.
The CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office (HSEM) is closely monitoring the disturbance in co-ordination with the National Weather Service Guam office.
Invest 92W is currently located near the Marshall Islands and remains a broad, weak and disorganised system with no defined centre of circulation.
Officials said any development is expected to be gradual, with some forecast models suggesting the system could begin organising later this week.
However, they stressed it is still too early to determine whether the disturbance will pose a threat to the Marianas.
National Weather Service Guam warning co-ordination meteorologist Landon Aydlett said the disturbance has yet to show significant signs of strengthening despite long-range models continuing to indicate possible development.
“92W remains a broad, weak disturbance, with no initial indication of development,” Aydlett said. “This isn’t the time to stress and worry-but instead, keep aware and be prepared.”
HSEM urged residents to stay informed through official weather updates, review emergency plans and supplies, and monitor conditions over the coming days.
Additional updates will be issued as more information becomes available.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit the CNMI on 14 April, causing widespread destruction across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota and leaving recovery efforts ongoing months later.
