In its earlier stages of development, Alice passed near several of the Marshall Islands.
At the time, nuclear waste cleanup operations were ongoing at Enewetak Atoll following the United States' postwar nuclear tests there.
On January 4, storm preparations were ordered for military assets on the atoll, beaching boats, evacuating cargo ships, and securing buildings.
Most personnel stationed at Lojwa Camp were evacuated to Enewetak Camp.
The center of the storm tracked within 50 mi (80 km) northeast of Kwajalein Atoll on the morning January 4 before passing within 30 mi (48 km) south of Enewetak two days later.
Rough surf at Kwajalein damaged breakwaters and piers.
Sustained winds there reached 36 mph (58 km/h) with gusts to 51 mph (82 km/h).
Significant shoreline damage occurred along the lagoon-facing shores of the Kwajalein Missile Range, compounded by Alice's nearly stationary movement.

Gusts of 80 mph (130 km/h) were measured at Enewetak where "considerable" damage was observed; the tropical storm battered the atoll for over six hours.
The damage was worst at Enewetak Camp and minor at Japtan and Lojwa Camps on the atoll.
A water tower was blown down and sheet metal was torn from the roofs and walls of buildings.
Some buildings collapsed due to the winds.
Large rocks were washed onto the runway at Enewetak Auxiliary Airfield.
Storm surge inundated the Mid-Pacific Research Laboratory grounds under 5 ft (1.5 m) of water and washed out roads.
A few boats, including a Landing Craft Utility and LCM-8, sustained minor damage.
The storm cut off all power, forcing nuclear waste cleanup crews on the atoll to use emergency generators. "
Extensive" damage was reported in Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands, and crops were destroyed throughout the archipelago.
One person suffered minor injuries at Enewetak, and the damage toll was estimated at between US$50,000–$500,000.
Population density and species richness of the sea snail genus Conus decreased as a result of the typhoon.
Alice's presence also disrupted U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue operations for a missing sailboat with two onboard, preventing search planes from departing out of Kwajalein Atoll.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter declared the Marshall Islands a disaster area, with federal disaster assistance activated for eight atolls.
Initial recovery efforts following Alice at Enewetak lasted three weeks and cost over $264,000, while longer-term repair and replacement of nuclear cleanup facilities lasted several months.

With Typhoon Alice expected to track near Guam, the island's civil defense force was placed on alert.
All schools were closed aside from 20 used as shelters, housing thousands of evacuees.
The United States Navy evacuated a submarine tender and submarines from the island.
The United States Air Force was evacuated 14 B-52 bombers and five tanker planes from Andersen Air Force Base to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa.
Alice ultimately moved within 90 mi (140 km) south of Guam on January 10, causing minor damage as strong winds and large waves affected the island.
In its earlier stages of development, Alice passed near several of the Marshall Islands. At the time, nuclear waste cleanup operations were ongoing at Enewetak Atoll following the United States' postwar nuclear tests there. On January 4, storm preparations were ordered for military assets on the atoll, beaching boats, evacuating cargo ships, and securing buildings. Most personnel stationed at Lojwa Camp were evacuated to Enewetak Camp. The center of the storm tracked within 50 mi (80 km) northeast of Kwajalein Atoll on the morning January 4 before passing within 30 mi (48 km) south of Enewetak two days later. Rough surf at Kwajalein damaged breakwaters and piers. Sustained winds there reached 36 mph (58 km/h) with gusts to 51 mph (82 km/h). Significant shoreline damage occurred along the lagoon-facing shores of the Kwajalein Missile Range, compounded by Alice's nearly stationary movement. 
Gusts of 80 mph (130 km/h) were measured at Enewetak where "considerable" damage was observed; the tropical storm battered the atoll for over six hours. The damage was worst at Enewetak Camp and minor at Japtan and Lojwa Camps on the atoll. A water tower was blown down and sheet metal was torn from the roofs and walls of buildings. Some buildings collapsed due to the winds. Large rocks were washed onto the runway at Enewetak Auxiliary Airfield. Storm surge inundated the Mid-Pacific Research Laboratory grounds under 5 ft (1.5 m) of water and washed out roads. A few boats, including a Landing Craft Utility and LCM-8, sustained minor damage. The storm cut off all power, forcing nuclear waste cleanup crews on the atoll to use emergency generators. "Extensive" damage was reported in Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands, and crops were destroyed throughout the archipelago. One person suffered minor injuries at Enewetak, and the damage toll was estimated at between US$50,000–$500,000. Population density and species richness of the sea snail genus Conus decreased as a result of the typhoon. Alice's presence also disrupted U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue operations for a missing sailboat with two onboard, preventing search planes from departing out of Kwajalein Atoll. U.S. President Jimmy Carter declared the Marshall Islands a disaster area, with federal disaster assistance activated for eight atolls. Initial recovery efforts following Alice at Enewetak lasted three weeks and cost over $264,000, while longer-term repair and replacement of nuclear cleanup facilities lasted several months.
With Typhoon Alice expected to track near Guam, the island's civil defense force was placed on alert. All schools were closed aside from 20 used as shelters, housing thousands of evacuees. The United States Navy evacuated a submarine tender and submarines from the island. The United States Air Force was evacuated 14 B-52 bombers and five tanker planes from Andersen Air Force Base to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa. Alice ultimately moved within 90 mi (140 km) south of Guam on January 10, causing minor damage as strong winds and large waves affected the island.
Typhoon Alice (1979)