Tropical Storm Watch in effect for Guam

A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Guam and Rota. Tropical Disturbance 94-W was upgraded today to Tropical Depression 30-W. Around 1 o'clock this afternoon, it was 115 miles west of Chuuk and 545 miles southeast of Guam

30W is expected to turn toward the northwest this evening as it strengthens, likely becoming a tropical storm.

30W is expected to pass south of Guam Saturday afternoon as a tropical storm. Now, the Tropical Storm Watch has been issued due to the possibility of tropical storm force conditions, that's about winds of 39 mph and greater hitting us on Saturday, primarily in Guam's south coastal waters.

Meteorologists say any northward deviation of the current forecast track would bring stronger winds to Guam, particularly for the south.