Thursday, January 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny with isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be 88 degrees high and 79 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 84%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 12:14 PM, reaching approximately (1.4 meters ) 4.72 feet. This will be followed by a low tide...

Thursday, January 08, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Monday, December 8, 2025, Yap EpiNet declared an outbreak of influenza-like illnesses due to the increase in ILI incidences reported in the EpiWeek 49 report. An unusual increase in ILI was detected in the outer islands, namely Woleai Atoll, Lamotrek, and Elato, through ongoing monitoring by surveillance following the diarrheal outbreak. On December 07, 2025, OPD Main Hospital encountered a total of 49 ILI cases and continued to the day of...

Thursday, January 08, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, the oil tanker Mount Sophia 114 arrived in Yap from Guam at 7:00 am and will be departing tomorrow, January 9th, at 7:00 am heading to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. During its visit, the oil tanker offloaded about 4,000 gallons of unleaded gas and 6,000 gallons of diesel. In total, the oil tanker offloaded 10,000 gallons of fuel intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity. These maritime...