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Published at 18h18 ChT 10 September 2018 |
Readers share weather videos as Typhoon Mangkhut approaches Guam
Pacific Daily News
Mangkhut typhoon forecast tracking chart released Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7 am(Photo: National Meteorological Service)
According to the National Meteorological Service, Typhoon Mangkhut passed directly on Rota Monday afternoon with winds of 100 km / h.
At 4 pm, the storm was 85 miles east of Guam and was moving west to southwest at 18 mph. The eye of the storm was to pass over Rota around 17 hours.
The typhoon force winds extend from the center up to 40 miles. The strong winds of tropical storms extend from the center up to 145 miles to the north and up to 100 miles to the south.
The storm approached the islands as a Category 1 typhoon with winds at 90 mph and the National Weather Service reported that tropical storm-force winds could be felt on Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. early afternoon.
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Forecasters have warned that northern Guam is likely to experience the most significant effects of the typhoon, and shelters began to fill up at full capacity on Sunday night.
Five closed shelters
In the early afternoon of Monday, five shelters in seven shelters in the north were completely occupied and emergency officials said that the total capacity of the island was greater than 50%. Nearly half of those accommodated were children.
According to Jonathan Pilarca, director of the Machananao Elementary School Accommodation Center, families come in and out late in the morning, while conditions are safe.
"I think we will stop this soon," he said. "We are just waiting for the weather to deteriorate."
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Governor Eddie Calvo, who had urged locals to prepare for the worst as the storm approached, said he was satisfied with shelter participation.
"I was just in some of the shelters and I'm delighted to see so many people enjoy the security provided," Calvo said.
Shops close, airport stops flights
As the storm approached the island, stores and other establishments began to shut down.
Grocery stores began shutting down at 10 am and airport operations were completely stopped at 12:15 pm.
According to Adelup, all morning departures for United Airlines on 11 September have been canceled. Travelers have been invited to contact their airlines for the latest updates.
The Guam Regional Medical City instituted a lockout at 1 pm and the Andersen Air Base closed at 3 pm
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The Guam Visitors Bureau and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association reported that the tourism industry advises hotels to implement on-site housing policies as part of their security protocols.
While most of the roads were empty at the end of the morning, there were some tourists in Paseo, who took pictures of the waves.
For the latest updates on Typhoon Mangkhut, visit Guampdn.com
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