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Guam faces third powerful typhoon in months as Champi approaches
Forecasters said the storm could become a typhoon early Saturday and bring damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding within 48 hours.
- Governor Lou Leon Guerrero ordered Guam into 'Condition of Readiness 3' as Tropical Storm Champi approaches, warning residents to prepare for damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding within 48 hours.
- As of late Friday, Tropical Storm Champi had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and is expected to become a typhoon early Saturday. Forecasters project Champi will approach Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Sunday as a Category 2 typhoon.
- The National Weather Service warns residents to prepare for winds of about 100 mph. Officials advise stocking food, water, and medication for 10 days while securing homes and reviewing evacuation routes before dangerous winds arrive.
- Local agencies and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are coordinating visitor safety, with the American Red Cross opening 13 shelters to assist residents. Visitors should stay indoors at hotels until authorities declare it safe, avoiding beaches and shorelines.
- FEMA advised residents to "Finish preparations for Tropical Storm Champi by sunset Saturday." Officials stress that water rescue and emergency response may be limited or delayed until conditions improve, leaving little margin for error.
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Guam declares 'Condition of Readiness 3' as tropical depression approaches
Guam has been placed in 'Condition of Readiness 3' as Tropical Storm Champi moves towards the Mariana Islands, with residents warned to prepare for potentially damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding.
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