Tropical Storm Sinlaku forecast to pass over southern Guam on ...
As of 5 p.m. Friday, the storm was forecast to pass over Guam, possibly as a Category 3 or 4 storm, sometime Monday night and early Tuesday.
www.islapublic.orgI don’t have live access to tools right now, but here’s a concise update based on the latest public reports I can reference.
Direct answer:
- Tropical Storm Sinlaku has intensified as it moved through the western North Pacific and is tracking toward Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, with forecasts indicating potential strengthening toward typhoon strength as it approaches or nears U.S. territories in the region. Nearby observers warn of increasing wind, rain, and surf hazards, and officials have issued and updated readiness or warning levels for affected areas.
Key highlights from recent sources (as of mid-April 2026):
- Sinlaku strengthened to tropical storm status outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, with projections suggesting it would enter PAR later, but impacts on the Philippines remained unlikely in the near term.[1]
- Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands were preparing for potential tropical-storm to typhoon–strength winds, with authorities upgrading readiness levels and forecasting possible impacts from Monday night through the week, depending on the track.[2][5]
- National and international trackers published maps and trajectories showing Sinlaku could intensify to typhoon strength near or over the central to western Pacific islands, raising concerns about heavy rainfall, high winds, and coastal impacts.[3][4]
Safety and preparedness guidance:
- Monitor official forecasts from Joint Typhoon Warning Center, National Weather Service Guam, and PAGASA for updated track, wind speeds, and warnings.
- Secure outdoor items, review family emergency plans, and follow evacuation or shelter guidance if local authorities issue such orders.
- Be aware of secondary hazards like heavy rainfall leading to flooding and coastal storm surges in impacted areas.
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