####018006067#### WTPQ81 PGUM 261731 CCA HLSPQ1 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TROPICAL STORM KROSA (12W) LOCAL STATEMENT...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TIYAN GU 331 AM ChST Sun Jul 27 2025 Corrected to update headline ...TROPICAL STORM KROSA MOVING NORTH-NORTHEAST AS IT PASSES AGRIHAN... .NEW INFORMATION... None. .AREAS AFFECTED... This local statement provides information and recommended actions for people in the far Northern Marianas. .WATCHES/WARNINGS... A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Agrihan, Pagan, and Alamagan. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions, including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are imminent or occurring. .STORM INFORMATION... At 1 AM ChST...the center of Tropical Storm Krosa (12W) was located near latitude 19.0N...longitude 144.7E, about 65 miles west-northwest of Agrihan and 275 miles north-northwest of Saipan. Storm motion was north-northeast at 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds remain at 60 mph. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... Tropical Storm Krosa is expected to make a turn toward the north with an increase in forward speed through Monday, remaining near enough to the far northern CNMI to maintain tropical storm force winds at Alamagan through this morning, and Pagan and Agrihan into the afternoon. Tropical storm force winds are either imminent or already occurring. .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in suitable shelter, such as a hardened structure or cave, well-protected from tropical storm wind exposure. Do not leave shelter until instructed to do so by emergency management officials. Strong monsoon winds will likely persist after the passage of Tropical Storm Krosa. && .NEXT UPDATE... The next local statement will be issued at 9 AM ChST, or sooner if conditions warrant. ...AGRIHAN AND PAGAN... ...A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in a suitable hardened shelter, ideally a concrete structure or cave. Sufficient food and water for each person for a day or two should be available, because a monsoon surge is likely to continue for a while after Tropical Storm Krosa has passed. .WIND INFORMATION... The latest forecast track shows Krosa turning generally northward, passing just to the east of Farallon de Pajaros late this morning, then turning towards the northwest Monday. Latest forecast projections show southerly tropical storm winds of 40 to 50 mph are imminent or occurring at Agrihan and will increase to 50 to 60 mph as this morning continues. Pagan has likely already seen their highest winds, now as they gradually subside, they will turn southwest. Widespread locally heavy showers and thunderstorms will bring frequent stronger gusts. After the passage of TS Krosa, a strong southwest monsoon pattern will prolong windy conditions through Monday. .COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION... Dangerous surf along south and west facing reefs is likely peaking right now, with surf heights expected to be between 15 and 20 ft. Surf will begin to subside later today, possibly falling below dangerous levels by tonight. Surf along south and west facing reefs will likely remain at hazardous levels of 10 to 14 feet into Monday. Rip currents during this time will be strong and life threatening. Stay out of the water. Wind and wave-driven coastal inundation of 3 to 5 ft will be likely along windward shores, especially around times of high tide as surf reaches peak heights today. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Widespread locally heavy showers will continue today as TS Krosa passes to the west, with the bulk of rainfall expected this morning with 3 to 5 inches possible this morning. Additional rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible through Monday. Even after Krosa begins to move away Sunday and Monday, a wet monsoon pattern will prolong showers across the islands. && ...ALAMAGAN... ...A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in a suitable hardened shelter, ideally a concrete structure or cave. Sufficient food and water for each person for a day or two should be available, because a monsoon surge is likely to continue for a while after Tropical Storm Krosa has passed. .WIND INFORMATION... The latest forecast track shows Krosa turning generally northward, passing near Farallon de Pajaros late this morning, then turning slightly towards the north through Sunday night. Latest forecast projections show southwest tropical storm winds of 40 to 50 mph are imminent or occurring at Alamagan. Wind speeds will begin to diminish as the day continues. Widespread locally heavy showers and thunderstorms will bring frequent stronger gusts. After the passage of TS Krosa, a strong southwest monsoon pattern will prolong windy conditions through Monday. .COASTAL INUNDATION AND SURF INFORMATION... Dangerous surf along south and west facing reefs is peaking at 15 to 20 feet this morning. Surf heights are expected to begin subsiding tonight. Surf could fall below dangerous levels by tonight. Surf along south and west facing reefs will likely remain at hazardous levels of 10 to 14 feet into Monday. Rip currents during this time will be strong and life threatening. Stay out of the water. Wind and wave-driven coastal inundation of 3 to 5 ft will be likely along windward shores, especially around times of high tide as surf reaches peak heights through Sunday. .OTHER STORM EFFECTS... Widespread locally heavy showers will continue today as TS Krosa passes to the west, with the bulk of rainfall expected through tonight. Total rainfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible through Monday. Even after Krosa begins to move away Sunday and Monday, a wet monsoon pattern will prolong showers across the islands. $$ Stanko