Typhoon Sinlaku Lingers: Guam and CNMI Remain Under Highest Alert

Residents in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are urged to remain in shelters as Typhoon Sinlaku slowly tracks away, maintaining peak conditions and damaging winds.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 15, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

Current Alert Status: Condition Readiness One

Guam remains at the highest alert level, Condition Readiness One. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has declared that this status will stay in effect through the evening to ensure public safety and allow emergency responders to conduct essential assessments.

Key Storm Stats (Wednesday Evening, April 15):

Movement: Slowly tracking away from Saipan and Tinian.

Wind Threats: Sustained damaging winds of 39 mph (63 km/h) or more are expected to continue well into the night.

Alert Level: Highest (Stay indoors until an "All Clear" is officially issued).