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Invest 96W is currently rated as "High" for development by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and is the subject of a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, meaning development into a significant tropical cyclone (a tropical depression) is expected within 24 hours. 96W is currently located northeast of Pohnpei near 8.7N 160.7E, and continues to develop and strengthen just north of the region. Convergent fresh to strong westerlies south of 96W's center are producing bands of scattered to numerous showers capable of strong gusts and locally heavy rainfall, across Kosrae, Pohnpei, and their adjacent coastal waters. Ensemble model guidance suggests rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible for Pohnpei through late Friday night as 96W strengthens and passes north of the island, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible for Kosrae through early Thursday morning as conditions start to ease there. Gusts to 30 knots will be possible near heavier showers. Gusty winds and elevated, choppy seas will make marine conditions hazardous to small craft, and inter-island travel is discouraged. Keep up to date with the latest information from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and your lo
Location 7.021, 158.236. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.
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nws, Oct 14 2026The alert type is the category the source published. ARC Warning does not rename it and does not add an outcome the source did not publish.
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Stable URL: https://arcwarning.com/event/178c0f87-cf91-40ab-a797-89bf0a30c59e
APA
ARC Warning. (2026). Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:17PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU. https://arcwarning.com/event/178c0f87-cf91-40ab-a797-89bf0a30c59e
MLA
"Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:17PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU." ARC Warning, 2026-10-14, https://arcwarning.com/event/178c0f87-cf91-40ab-a797-89bf0a30c59e.
Plain
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:17PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU. ARC Warning. https://arcwarning.com/event/178c0f87-cf91-40ab-a797-89bf0a30c59e