CNMI officials say Invest 92W is not expected to reach typhoon strength before moving through the area.
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Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are being advised to prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas as tropical disturbance Invest 92W approaches the region later this week.
The CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office, in coordination with the National Weather Service, said the weather system is expected to pass near the Marianas from late Thursday into Friday.
Officials said Invest 92W is not expected to reach typhoon strength before moving through the area.
The most likely scenario is that it will remain a weak tropical disturbance or develop into a tropical depression, although the possibility of it becoming a tropical storm has not been completely ruled out.
Forecast impacts include periods of heavy rain, gusty winds and rough marine conditions, particularly along east-facing reefs and beaches.
Rainfall totals of 2-3 inches are possible across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, although amounts could change depending on the system’s track and development.
The advisory comes just two months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated parts of the CNMI, prompting officials to urge residents to review emergency plans and secure loose outdoor items ahead of the approaching weather.
Authorities are encouraging the public to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials as Invest 92W continues to develop.
