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Typhoon2000 (T2K) NEWS (Thu June 18 2009):
Currently issuing 6-HOURLY UPDATES (except 12 Midnight) ON TS LINFA (03W)
------------------- LINFA (03W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:
+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 75 km/hr + Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 65 km/hr + Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 65 km/hr + Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 65 km/hr + Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 65 km/hr + Philippines (PAGASA/10-min avg): 65 km/hr + Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 55 km/hr ------------------- TROPICAL STORM LINFA (03W/0903) T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 004 As of 6:00 PM PST (10:00 GMT) Thu 18 June 2009 Source: JTWC WARNING #005 (US Navy/Air Force) / T2K XTRAPOLATION ------------------
Tropical Storm 03W is now internationally known as LINFA...almost stationary over the South China Sea, just outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)...may affect Extreme Northern Luzon this weekend.
*Residents and visitors along Ilocos Norte, Abra, Northern Cagayan, Batanes-Calayan Group, Hong Kong and Southern Taiwan should closely monitor the progress of LINFA.
*Kindly refer to your local warnings & bulletins issued by your country's official weather agency. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only.
+ Forecast Outlook: LINFA is expected to remain quasi-stationary w/in the next 6 hours before starting to drift ENE to NE-ward, entering PAR tomorrow afternoon. The 2 to 5-day Long-Range Forecast shows LINFA reaching its peak winds of 95 kph, passing very close to the Batanes and Calayan Group of Islands by late Saturday evening, June 20th. It shall then weaken into a Tropical Depression as it approaches the Okinawa-Ryukyu Islands by early Tuesday morning, June 23rd. *Alternate Forecast Scenario: There's a possibility that LINFA shall track more to the North and pass along Taiwan Strait. This scenario remains poor at this time.
+ Effects: LINFA's main circulation continues to improve & remains over the northern part of South China Sea. Its circulation is not yet affecting any land areas at this time.
+ Current Monsoon Intensity: Southwest (SW) Monsoon currently being enhanced by LINFA continues to affect Luzon...becoming more intense along the western parts including Metro Manila & Mindoro. Cloudy skies with passing drizzle to occasional rains and thunderstorms/squalls with SW'ly winds not exceeding 40 km/hr can be expected today. Possible landslides, mudslides, mudflows (lahars) and life-threatening flash floods are likely to occur along steep mountain/volcanic slopes, river banks, low-lying & flood-prone areas of the affected areas.
+ Tropical Cyclone Watch:
(1) Tropical Disturbance 90W (LPA) currently east of Extreme Northern Luzon...has been relocated near lat 18.9N lon 124.9E...about 340 km ENE of Aparri, Cagayan...with 1-min maximum sustained winds of 35 kph...currently moving North slowly.
This system will be closely monitored for possible development into significant Tropical Cyclone.
[Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!] ------------------- Time/Date: 6:00 PM PST Thu June 18 2009 Location of Center: 17.6º N Lat 116.0º E Lon Distance 1: 465 km (250 nm) West of Vigan City Distance 2: 490 km (265 nm) WSW of Laoag City Distance 3: 545 km (295 nm) SSE of Hong Kong Distance 4: 695 km (375 nm) WSW of Basco, Batanes MaxWinds (1-min avg): 75 kph (40 kts) near the center Peak Wind Gusts: 95 kph (50 kts) Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Storm Coastal Storm Surge Height: 0-3 feet [0-0.9 m] Central Pressure: 993 millibars (hPa) Recent Movement: WSW @ 02 kph (01 kt) General Direction: South China Sea Size (in Diameter): 370 km (200 nm) / Average Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 14 ft (4.2 m) Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 2 PM PST Thu June 18 JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 06Z Thu June 18 Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: 2 PM Thu June 18 TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 120 hrs lead Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop -- »www.insidetheie.com/ »earthlogii.blogspot.com/ »vietaffairsvets.blogspot.com/
Why is it that people who never pay attention to the weather are always the first to complain.
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