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TCCOR 4: Destructive winds of 50 knots or greater are possible within 72 hours. TCCOR 4 will be continuously in effect as a minimum condition of readiness from 1 June to 30 November. Now is the time to stock-up on food and Typhoon Supplies.
TCCOR 3: Destructive winds of 50 knots or greater are possible within 48 hours. Initiate a general cleanup around homes and office.
TCCOR 2: Destructive winds of 50 knots or greater are anticipated within 24 hours. Remove or secure all outside items.
TCCOR 1: Destructive winds of 50 knots or greater are anticipated within 12 hours. DoDD schools will close at this time. Fill any containers you can use for water storage. If you live in low lying quarters, make arrangements to stay with a friend. Make final check of food and other supplies.
TCCOR 1 Caution: Destructive winds of 50 knots or greater are anticipated within 12 hours. Actual winds are 34 - 49 knots. All nonessential personnel will be released to their quarters at this time. Base exchange, shops, Commissary, Shoppettes, Gas Station, Services facilities, Clubs, Restaurants, Recreational Facilities and Post Office will close. Movement about the base should be kept to a minimum. SFS will enforce "essential vehicles only" policy.(Reference Base O-Plan 32-1 "Base Disaster Operations Plan)
TCCOR 1: Emergency: Actual winds of 50 knots or greater. All outside activity is prohibited.
TCCOR 1: Recovery: Destructive winds of 50 knots are no longer occurring. Actual winds are 34 - 49 knots. Nonessential functions remain closed unless directed by the commander. All but emergency essential personnel remain in their quarters.
Storm Watch: There is still the possibility of danger to personnel due to storm unpredictability, or from hazards created by previous winds. In some cases the storm could return to Okinawa, so stay alert. All military and civilian personnel will return to work within 2 hours or at normal duty hours unless otherwise instructed by their commander. The Commissary and BX will resume operations, unless directed otherwise by the installation commander.
All Clear: Hazardous conditions and winds are no longer present. Return to normal duties. DoDDS teachers, staff and students will return to school during normal hours. From June 1st to November 30th Okinawa will return to TCCOR 4.
Note: The wind speeds shown above for each TCCOR serve as a decision making guide. The final decision on TCCOR declaration rests with the Commander, 18th Wing based on wind speed, weather forecast, safety and operational and mission concerns.
TYPHOON WATCH
Kadena Weather: dial 938-1111 then 634-4081, DSN 634-4081
Typhoons are an annual problem in Okinawa. The season normally runs from July through November. Turn to local military radio stations at 648 AM or 89.1 FM for weather advisories, or call (938-1111) 634-4081 for 24 hour weather information.
Typhoons usually cause little disruption to public utilities and few casualties. U.S. fatalities due to typhoons on Okinawa are very rare, and usually occur as a result of highly inadvisable activity on the part of the victim, such as swimming or surfing during typhoon conditions. GOJ and DOD weather services provide early, effective warning of the approach of typhoons. Local buildings and utilities are robustly designed with strong typhoons in mind. Typhoons usually have little serious after effect. USFJ commands restrict base activities 8 hours before the arrival of a typhoon resulting in inconvenience to base residents but enhanced safety.