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WWPQ81 PGUM 031706
SPSPQ1

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
306 AM ChST Wed Jan 4 2023

MHZ002-040615-
Majuro-
306 AM ChST Wed Jan 4 2023

...LOCALLY HEAVY SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE TODAY...

A surface trough within the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is 
being enhanced by a Tropical Upper Tropospheric Trough (TUTT) 
located to the north of the Marshall Islands. Current model and 
satellite analysis show the possibility of locally heavy shower and 
winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots over the waters, and 
20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph possible over the atolls of the 
Marshall Islands today, especially near heavier showers. Similar
synoptic setups have created similar conditions in the past.

Locally heavy showers and gusty winds around 35 knots will create 
choppy seas that will be hazardous to small craft and make navigation
difficult even for larger vessels. Gusty winds over land can blow
around loose and unsecured objects such as canopies, which could
damage or injuries to people hit by blown objects.

Mariners and local residents should pay attention to local weather
conditions and listen for the latest information from your local
weather service office and emergency officials. The latest local
forecast can be found under WMO Header FZPQ51 PGUM for marine weather
and FPPQ51 PGUM for public weather. The latest forecast can also be
found on the website: weather.gov/gum/Majuro

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Schank