Due to the proximity of Ike to Guam upon its formation, the island was placed under the Condition of Readiness level; this was the first time that such a high readiness level was issued since Typhoon Pamela in 1982. Although Ike passed somewhat near the island, the storm's compact size during its formative stages mitigated any damage. Despite being near typhoon intensity at the time, a station on Nimitz Hill only documented winds of , with higher gusts.