Wind and Rain on the way!

Heads up, Guam & CNMI: TY 31W is leaving, but Invest 90W is trying to spin up. Likely stationary thru Tue, then WNW–NNW with a Wed–Thu window between Yap & Guam. Expect rain/wind to tick up starting Wed.
So what the heck is a Hydrologic Outlook?
Hydrologic Outlook = early heads-up about possible flooding.
It’s issued by the National Weather Service when heavy rain is likely to cause flash flooding, urban/poor-drainage flooding, or small stream rises, but confidence/timing isn’t firm enough yet for a Watch.
NMI Supreme Court narrows pension promise: COLAs aren’t protected benefits for pre-1989 members

SAIPAN — Big ruling out today: the NMI Supreme Court answered a Ninth Circuit certified question and said cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are not constitutionally protected retirement benefits for Class II members of the former Retirement Fund.
Heads up, Saipan: CUC has two short, surgical power cuts coming up

Nov. 5 (Wed): Garapan, 9:00–10:00 a.m. Load transfer work; no wastewater facilities, wells or traffic lights affected.
‘Don’t be afraid to dream big’: Saipan pro Carol Lee returns home for quick reset amid top-200 push

SAIPAN — Fresh off a breakthrough first year on the professional tour, Saipan’s Carol Lee is back home briefly to recharge with family, sharpen details with her longtime coach and father before making one last push toward a year-end top-200 ranking.
Smith’s homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years

TORONTO (AP) — In a World Series for the ages that went back and forth again and again, Will Smith delivered the biggest swing of all for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
COTA offers free rides for veterans, service members and families all November

November on Saipan, the buses are on a mission. COTA’s throwing the doors open for the people who wore the uniform and the families who carried the load with them. Veterans. Active duty. Guard. Coast Guard. Reserves. If you served, you ride free. Flash your military or veteran ID, hop on a Fixed Route or book a Demand Response Shared Ride, and roll.