The US Coast Guard has imposed vessel restrictions at the ports of Saipan and Tinian ahead of Tropical Storm Saudel. Port Heavy Weather Condition Yankee took effect at 8:00 p.m. CHST on 20 August 2026. It replaced Condition X-Ray, which the Coast Guard introduced earlier that day. Under Condition Yankee, sustained gale-force winds of 39 to 54 mph, or 34 to 47 knots, are expected within 24 hours. The Port of Rota remains under Port Condition Whis…
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