Daily weather brief — Saipan, 2026-08-24
TL;DR — the four things that matter today
- Beach / water safety: IN — ocean conditions look manageable.
→ Beach day is fine. Still watch the flags and don’t swim alone. - Heat / comfort: MILD — high near 85°F.
→ Comfortable day. Normal hydration is fine. - Rain / storm outlook: YES — thunderstorms likely (70% chance).
→ Bring an umbrella or rain jacket, plan indoor backup for outdoor events, and unplug sensitive electronics if storms hit. - Typhoon / emergency threat: NO — no tropical threat in the Marianas.
→ Nothing to prepare for right now. Recheck the brief tomorrow.
The full brief
Active alerts
- Hydrologic Outlook (Unknown) — expires Mon Aug 24, 08:00 PM ChST.
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 23 at 6:44PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU - High Surf Advisory (Minor) — expires Mon Aug 24, 06:15 AM ChST.
High Surf Advisory issued August 23 at 4:07PM ChST until August 24 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU - Rip Current Statement (Moderate) — expires Mon Aug 24, 06:15 AM ChST.
Rip Current Statement issued August 23 at 4:07PM ChST until August 24 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU - Tropical Cyclone Local Statement (Moderate) — expires Sat Aug 22, 06:45 PM ChST.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued August 22 at 10:44AM ChST until August 24 at 8:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Today: Monday — chance showers and thunderstorms, high 85°F. Wind SSW 10 to 15 mph mph. Heat index stays close to the air temperature today; humidity is the main comfort factor.
What to do: Comfortable day. Normal hydration is fine.
Tonight: Monday Night — scattered showers and thunderstorms, low 78°F. Wind SSW 10 mph mph.
What to do: keep an umbrella by the door for the morning commute.
2–3 day outlook:
- Tuesday: scattered showers and thunderstorms, 85°F, wind SSW 10 to 15 mph mph.
- Tuesday Night: scattered showers and thunderstorms, 77°F, wind SSW 5 to 10 mph mph.
- Wednesday: scattered showers and thunderstorms, 84°F, wind S 5 mph mph.
- Wednesday Night: chance showers and thunderstorms, 77°F, wind S 5 mph mph.
What to do: plan outdoor events around the wettest day in the outlook, and book indoor backups if rain chances are high.
Have a safe day, and check back tomorrow for the next brief.