Bushman's Typhoon Blog: TS LINFA (03W)

for Monday, 22 June 2009 [6:06 PM PST]

Typhoon2000 (T2K) NEWS (Mon June 22 2009):

Just ended the 6-HOURLY UPDATES on TD LINFA (03W).

LINFA (03W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 85 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 75 km/hr
+ Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 75 km/hr
+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 85 km/hr
+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 65 km/hr
+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 55 km/hr

TROPICAL STORM LINFA (03W/0903)
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 014 **FINAL**
As of 12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT) Mon 22 June 2009
Source: JTWC WARNING #019 (US Navy/Air Force) / T2K XTRAPOLATION

LINFA (03W) downgraded into a Tropical Depression as it passed very close to Fuzhou City. This system is likely to dissipate within 24-36 hours.

*This is the Final Advisory on TD 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 accelerate NE across the East China Sea and dissipate.

+ Effects: LINFA's weakening circulation continues to dump rains across Fujian Province. 1-day rainfall accumulations of 50 up to 150 mm can be expected along the storm's rain bands...with isolated accumulations of up to 200 mm near the center of LINFA. Residents in low-lying areas & steep slopes must remain alert & seek evacuation for possible life-threatening flash floods, mudslides & landslides due to the anticipated heavy rains brought about by this system. Precautionary measures must be initiated if necessary.

[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: 12:00 PM PST Mon June 22 2009
Location of Center: 26.4º N Lat 120.1º E Lon
Distance 1: 85 km (45 nm) ENE of Fuzhou, China
Distance 2: 190 km (102 nm) SSW of Wenzhou, China
Distance 3: 345 km (185 nm) NW of Taipei, Taiwan
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 55 kph (30 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 75 kph (40 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Depression
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 0-0 feet [0-0.0 m]
Central Pressure: 1000 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: NE @ 15 kph (08 kts)
General Direction: East China Sea
Size (in Diameter): 240 km (130 nm) / Small
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 12 ft (3.6 m)
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 8 AM PST Mon June 22
JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 00Z Mon June 22
Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: 8 AM Mon June 22
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 36 hrs lead
Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop

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RECENT WUNDERGROUND TRACKING CHART:

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RECENT MTSAT-1R SATELLITE IMAGE:

> Image source: NOAA SATELLITE CENTER

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RECENT WUNDERGROUND SATELLITE ANIMATION:

> Image source: Wunderground.com (http://www.wunderground.com/)
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NOTES:

^ - JTWC commentary remarks (for Meteorologists) from their latest warning.

* - Based on PAGASA's Philippine Storm Warning Signals, # 4 being the highest. For more explanations on these
      signals, visit: http://www.typhoon2000.ph/signals.htm

** - Based on the Tropical Cyclone's Wave Height near its center.
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>> To know the meteorological terminologies and acronyms used on this update visit the ff:

    http://typhoon2000.ph/tcterm.htm
    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutgloss.shtml
    http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/severewx/glossary.php
    http://www.srh.weather.gov/fwd/glossarynation.html
    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/acronyms.shtml
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