KOROR, Palau — Tropical cyclone activity across the western North Pacific is expected to increase during the remainder of 2026, but Palau is likely to experience near-normal to below-normal storm activity compared with other parts of Micronesia, according to a new outlook issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service. […]
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‘When it comes to these threats, we have to be ready to rock and roll:’ Marianas, Micronesia can expect up to seven more storms in 2026
SAIPAN, 08 JUNE 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan can expect between four and seven named tropical storms in the region for the remainder of 2026, with three to five of those developing into typhoons, according to Landon Aydlett, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Guam. Two or three of those […]
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U.S. Embassy Conducts Crisis Management Exercise with Local Partners
U.S. Embassy Conducts Crisis Management Exercise with Local Partners Koror, Palau – On February 23rd and 24th, the U.S. Embassy in Palau successfully completed a comprehensive crisis management exercise in partnership with key local government agencies and Diplomatic partners. The exercise tested coordination procedures and communication protocols between the Embassy and local authorities in responding […]