Hurricane (Typhoon) — Northern Marianas, Guam

2001-12-23 to 2001-12-24 · Northern Marianas, Guam

Wider weather episode

Early computer projects had the Typhoon Faxai passing near Guam on Christmas Eve and as a result Typhoon Watches were issued for Guam...Rota...Tinian and Saipan on the morning of the 22nd. The typhoon , however , curved and headed further north. It passed 355 miles to the northeast of Guam on the afternoon of the 23rd and 180 miles to the north-northeast of Saipan on the morning of the 24th. Typhoon Faxai passed close to northen Mariana Island of Agrihan. At 1400 on the 24th the typhoon was only 45 miles to the east of Agrihan. Despite being buffeted by strong winds, the small group of people (9 adults, one child) on Agrihan survived. The only reported damage was a water well being inundated by saltwater.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5275808. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.