Update 1 and Final: U.S. Coast Guard resets Port Heavy Weather Conditions for CNMI and Guam to WHISKEY following Tropical Storm 25W (Man-yi)

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) reset the Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) to WHISKEY for Commonwealth ports at 10:30 a.m. and for Guam around 1 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2024, following the westward movement of Tropical Storm 25W (Man-yi). "We thank our maritime partners for prioritizing safety. We anticipate vessel traffic and cargo operations in the ports to resume later today," said Cmdr. Ryan Crose, deputy sector commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. "Our assessment teams worked rapidly to survey infrastructure and ensure safeguards are in place to officially reopen the commercial ports. Our regular operations are returning to normal, and the mission support team members under Base Guam and sub-units are assessing our facilities for any additional impacts." The COTP's team and partners closely monitor awaiting commercial traffic, including tankers and cargo vessels loaded with freight, and personnel at regional port facilities report no damage or issues. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to advise caution as Tropical Storm Man-yi moves westward away from the Marianas. Although the immediate threat passed, Guam and Rota remain under a Tropical Storm Warning. A High Surf and Small Craft Advisory are in effect through Thursday, and a Rip Current Statement will be active through Wednesday evening.