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Thunderstorms and lightning

NWS Tiyan issues Special Marine Warning for Guam and Rota Coastal Waters

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The warning reported severe thunderstorms capable of producing gusts near 50 knots, frequent lightning, and possible waterspouts over Rota Coastal Waters. It instructed mariners to move to safe harbor immediately.

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  • Affected location: Guam Coastal Waters and Rota Coastal Waters
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The source states that waterspouts could overturn boats and directs mariners to seek safe harbor immediately.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

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