UPDATE: Special Weather Statement

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

A Special Weather Statement was issued today, May 06 at 11:39 am. The following message is from the Yap State Disaster Coordinating Officer.

Tropical Depression 05W was located at 7.2N 146.8E.

About 20 miles southwest of Satawal

About 185 miles east-southeast of Faraulep

About 200 miles east of Woleai

About 440 miles east of Sorol

About 465 miles east-southeast of Fais

About 615 miles east-southeast of Yap

Movement: West at 270 degrees at 8 mph

Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Faraulep in Yap State.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Woleai and Satawal in Yap

State.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions,

including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are expected within 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions,

including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are possible within 48 hours.

It is expected to maintain this general course with a slight increase in forward

speed through Thursday as it moves across eastern Yap State. Maximum sustained

winds remain at 35 mph. 05W is forecast to intensify through tonight, possibly

becoming a tropical storm this afternoon.