Tuesday, March 23, 2010

TS 02W (PRE-AGATON) - Update #004

 


for Tuesday, 23 March 2010 [12:39 PM PhT]

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Typhoon2000 (T2K) NEWS (Mon March 22 2010):

Currently issuing 6-hrly advisories (except 12 AM PhT) on TS 02W (Pre-AGATON).


02W (TWO) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 65 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 55 km/hr

TROPICAL STORM 02W [PRE-AGATON]
T2K E-MAIL ADVISORY NUMBER 004

12:00 PM PhT (04:00 GMT) Tue 23 March 2010
Source: T2K Analysis/JTWC Warning #005
View: Advisory Archives (2004-2010)

  • Tropical Storm 02W (PRE-AGATON) slows down as it approaches Yap-Ulithi Islands...Rains and winds occurring.

    *Residents and visitors along Western Micronesia should closely monitor the progress of 02W.

    *Do not use this for life or death decision. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only. Kindly refer to your country's official weather agency for local warnings, advisories & bulletins.


    Current Storm Information

    Time/Date: 12:00 PM PhT Tue Mar 23 2010
    Location of Center: 9.7º N Lat 139.1º E Lon
    Distance 1: 110 km (60 nm) East of Yap, FSM
    Distance 2: 450 km (243 nm) East of P.A.R.
    Distance 3: 570 km (308 nm) NE of Palau, FSM
    Distance 4: 1,490 km (805 nm) East of Northern Mindanao
    Distance 5: 1,660 km (897 nm) ESE of Bicol Region
    MaxWinds (1-min avg):
    65 kph (35 kts) near the center
    Peak Wind Gusts: 85 kph (45 kts)
    6-hr Rain Amounts (near the center): 150 mm [Moderate]
    Minimum Central Pressure: 996 millibars (hPa)
    Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: TS
    Present Movement: WNW @ 19 kph (10 kts)
    Towards: Yap-Ulithi Area
    Size (in Diameter): 335 km (180 nm) / Average
    Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 14 ft (4.2 m)
    Coastal Storm Surge Height: 0-3 feet [0-0.9 m]
    Wunder TrackMap (for Public):
    8 AM PhT Tue Mar 23

    + Forecast Outlook: 02W is expected to continue moving WNW to NW-ward within the next 2 days, passing close to Yap Island this afternoon, and is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsiblity (PAR) by tomorrow morning towards the Philippine Sea [8AM MAR 24: 11.8N 135.2E]. The 3 to 5-day Long-Range Forecast shows 02W reaching peak strength of 85 kph as it begins turning North on Friday - in response to a passing cold front off Okinawa [8AM MAR 26: 15.9N 131.2E...about 775 km NE of Bicol Region]. 02W will continue to move slowly Northward as it weakens into a Tropical Depression on Sunday about 950 km East of Northern Luzon - due to unfavorable atmospheric environment (eg. increased upper-level winds, cooler SST) [8AM MAR 28: 17.8N 131.2E]. Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, so a turn to the left or right of its future track and other possibilities must be considered.

    + Effects & Hazards: 02W's rainbands continues to affect the islands of Yap & Ulithi...rains & winds w/ heavy squalls can be expected today. 6-hr total rainfall amounts of 5 up to 100 mm (light to moderate rain) can be expected along the outer and inner bands...with isolated amounts of 150 mm (moderate rain) near the center of 02W. Click here to view the latest NOAA's eTRaP graphic on the storm's rainfall amount. 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. Possible coastal Storm Surge flooding of 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels...accompanied by large and dangerous battering waves...is possible along the coastal areas of Yap & Ulithi. Very minimal damage is likely on this type of storm surge. Danger from Rip Currents or Rip Tides can be expected along the beach-front areas of Western Micronesia.

    + Current Monsoon Trough (ITCZ) Intensity: LIGHT >> Sunny to mostly cloudy skies with passing isolated showers & thunderstorms can be expected along the following affected areas: PARTS OF VISAYAS & MINDANAO. Light to moderate easterly to variable winds (not in excess of 40 kph) can be expected along these areas.

    [Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!] 
    External Links for TS 02W (UNNAMED)

    View NOAA-CIRA's
    Latest Wind Analysis
    JTWC Latest Tracking Chart:
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    TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 5-days Ahead
    Zoomed Satellite Pic:
    NOAA's Near Real-Time
    Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop


  • JTWC (US NAVY / AIR FORCE) 12, 24, 48 & 72 HR. FORECAST & REMARKS:

    8 PM (12 GMT) 23 MARCH: 10.7N 137.4E / 75-95 KPH (TS) / WNW @ 22 KPH 
    8 AM (00 GMT) 24 MARCH: 11.8N 135.2E / 75-85 KPH (TS) / WNW @ 20 KPH 
    8 AM (00 GMT) 25 MARCH: 13.9N 132.1E / 85-100 KPH (TS) / NNW @ 09 KPH
  • 8 AM (00 GMT) 26 MARCH: 15.9N 131.2E / 85-100 KPH (TS) / N @ 05 KPH

    REMARKS (for Meteorologists): 8 AM (00 GMT) TUE 23 MARCH POSITION: 9.7N 139.5E.

    *ANIMATED MULTISPECTRAL SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS CONVECTIVE BANDING
    WRAPPING INTO A LOW LEVEL CIRCULATION CENTER (LLCC) AND A 222259Z
    TRMM MICROWAVE IMAGE DEPICTS THE DEEP CONVECTION WRAPPING AROUND
    FROM THE SOUTHEAST TO SOUTHWEST QUADRANT. THE INITIAL POSITION IS
    BASED ON THIS MICROWAVE IMAGE. THE INITIAL INTENSITY IS BASED ON
    PGTW, RJTD, AND KNES DVORAK INTENSITY ESTIMATES OF 35 KNOTS. TS 02W
    REMAINS EQUATORWARD OF THE UPPER LEVEL SUBTROPICAL RIDGE (STR) AXIS
    WITH UPPER LEVEL DIVERGENCE PROVIDING GOOD RADIAL OUTFLOW, BUT ALSO
    MODERATE VERTICAL WIND SHEAR (VWS), WHICH IS LIMITING DEVELOPMENT.
    TS 02W IS CURRENTLY TRACKING NORTHWESTWARD ON THE SOUTHWESTERN
    PERIPHERY OF A LOW TO MID-LEVEL STEERING RIDGE (SR)...
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    RECENT WUNDERGROUND.COM TRACKING CHART
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    RECENT MTSAT-1R "DAY & NIGHT VISION" 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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    LATEST 6 HR. TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS / ENSEMBLE TROPICAL RAINFALL POTENTIAL (eTRaP) 



    > Image source:  NOAA Satellite & Information Service (http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/etrap.html)
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    NOTE:
     
      * - JTWC commentary remarks (for Meteorologists) from their latest warning.
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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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