 The United States National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for Guam as Tropical Storm Saomai approached the island on August 6.Military bases in northern Guam entered Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1, meaning that winds of 50 knots or higher were expected within 12 hours.The rest of the island was placed under Condition of Readiness 2, meaning that such winds were possible within 24 hours.