Hurricane (Typhoon) — Northern Marianas, Guam

1997-06-11 · Northern Marianas, Guam

Wider weather episode

Super Typhoon Nestor (07W) moved through the Guam Area of Responsibility from the 1st to the 12th.It passed through the northern Marianas Islands, passing 45 miles away from the island of Agrihan on the 11th. No damage was reported.Typhoon Opal (08W) moved through the Guam Area of Responsibility from the 13th to the 18th. It became a tropical storm when it was out over the ocean far to the west of Guam. No damage was reported.Tropical Disturbance formed near 5.5N 162.4E on the 16th. It moved west-northwest and passed south of Guam and north of Yap the 19th and 20th. No damage was reported. The tropical depression continued in Guam Area of Responsibility until the 23rd. It eventually became Typhoon Peter while it was west of the Guam Area.A waterspout was observed from the National Weather Service Office at Tiyan northwest of the station. It formed over the water just to the west of the island.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5623668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.