Severe Tropical Storm NESAT (GORIO) Update Number 007
SEVERE TROPICAL STORM NESAT (GORIO) UPDATE NO. 007Issued at: 06:15 AM PhT (22:15 GMT) Friday 28 July 2017 Next update: Friday Afternoon, 28 July 2017 | |
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Current Status and Outlook | Severe Tropical Storm NESAT (GORIO) has maintained its strength during the past 6 hours as it move north-northwest towards the southwestern part of the North Philippine Sea. It is expected to move northwest within the next 24 hours at a speed of 17 km/hr towards the eastern part of Bashi Channel, and is likely to become a typhoon by Saturday early morning (July 29). *STS NESAT (GORIO) and Tropical Disturbance (LPA) 92W continues to enhance the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). Mostly cloudy to cloudy conditions with light to at times moderate rain showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Western Sections of Luzon, MiMaRoPa, and Metro Manila. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains which can produce flash floods, landslides and overflowing of some river systems. |
Where is NESAT (GORIO)? | As of 05:00 AM PhT, July 28…2100 GMT. The center was located over the southwestern part of the North Philippine Sea (near 19.8N 126.2E), about 444 km east of Basco, Batanes or 498 km east of Calayan Island, Cagayan. |
How strong is it? | Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 100 kph near the center…Gustiness: 130 kph. |
Past Movement (6 hrs) | It was moving North-Northwest @ 18 kph, towards the Batanes-Taiwan Area |
Potential Landfall Area(s) | :: Over Chenggong, Taiwan between 5-6pm on Saturday (Jul 29), with a high Strike Probability of 80-90%. |
What Philippine areas will be most affected?* | :: None. |
Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+ | :: None. |
3-Day Forecast Outlook Summary** | SATURDAY EARLY MORNING: Intensifies into a typhoon while over the eastern part of the Bashi Channel…about 206 km east-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes [2AM July 29: 21.8N 123.5E @ 140kph]. Confidence Level: HIGH. SUNDAY EARLY MORNING: Exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as a typhoon…about 195 km east-southeast of Xiamen, China [2AM July 30: 23.9N 119.9E @ 130kph]. Confidence Level: MEDIUM. MONDAY EARLY MORNING: Weakens into a tropical storm as it move towards Southeastern China…about 212 km northeast of Xiamen, China [2AM July 31: 25.9N 119.5E @ 85kph]. Confidence Level: LOW. **Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track has an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively…while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time. |
Other Storm Info | > 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 350 mm [Moderate to Extreme] > Minimum Central Pressure: 982 millibars (hPa) > Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 726 km (Medium) > Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): 55 km from the center. |
Additional Distances | Time/Date: 05:00 AM PhT Fri July 28, 2017 Location of Center/Eye: Near 19.8º N Lat 126.2º E Lon Distance 1: 508 km NE of Palanan, Isabela Distance 2: 530 km ENE of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Distance 3: 565 km NE of Cauayan City, Isabela Distance 4: 599 km NE of Santiago City, Isabela Distance 5: 797 km NE of Metro Manila |
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Issued by: John Christian B. Lequiron for WeatherPhilippines
Posted by: "Typhoon2000.com (Michael V. Padua)" <T2Kstormupdates@gmail.com>
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