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TYPHOON PRAPIROON (NINA) UPDATE NUMBER 006
Issued: 6:00 PM PhT (10:00 GMT) Tuesday 09 Oct 2012
Next Update: 6:00 AM PhT (22:00 GMT) Wednesday 10 Oct 2012
The large Typhoon PRAPIROON (NINA) has drifted slowly westward during the past 6 hours...now moving slowly west-northwest across the North Philippine Sea.
Meanwhile, rains with isolated squalls (locally known as Subasko) and thunderstorms associated with the northerly surface windflow, enhanced by Prapiroon (Nina) will continue to affect the Bicol Region and Samar Provinces today.
Residents and visitors along Extreme Northern Luzon, Taiwan and Okinawa should closely monitor the development of Prapiroon (Nina).
Do not use this for life or death decision. This update is intended for additional information purposes only. Kindly refer to your national weather agency for official warnings, advisories or bulletins.
CURRENT STORM ANALYSIS
As of 6 pm today, the cloud-filled eye of Typhoon Prapiroon (Nina) was located over the open waters of the North Philippine Sea...about 1,029 km east-southeast of Santa Ana, Cagayan or 1,065 km south-southeast of Okinawa, Japan...currently moving west to west-northwest with a forward speed of 9 km/hr.
Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min. avg) remain at 120 km/hr near the center with higher gusts. Typhoon Force Winds (118 km/hr or more) extend outward up to 30 kilometers (15 nautical miles) from the center...and Tropical Storm Force Winds (62-117 km/hr) extend outward up to 165 kilometers. These winds remain over the open sea and are not affecting any land areas. Prapiroon (Nina) is a large-sized tropical cyclone with a diameter of 890 kilometers across. The 24-hour rainfall accumulation near the center of Prapiroon (Nina) is estimated to be extreme (500 mm).
3-DAY FORECAST OUTLOOK*
Prapiroon (Nina) is expected to continue moving slowly west-northwest during the next 24 hours with a gradual turn to the north to north-northeast through 48 hours. By 72 hours, Prapiroon (Nina) is forecast to complete its recurvature towards the northeast across the North Philippine Sea/West Pacific Ocean. On the forecast track, the core of Prapiroon (Nina) will just remain over the open sea through Friday evening.
Continued strengthening of its wind speed is expected during the next 2 days as the system continues to move over warm sea surface temperatures...and Prapiroon (Nina) could become a category 2 typhoon on Wednesday.
The following is the summary of the 3-day forecast outlook on this system:
*Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 3 Forecast Track have an average error of 250 km...while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 kph 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.
EFFECTS & HAZARDS SUMMARY
Below is the summary of the storm's parts and its hazards affecting specific areas. You can also view this image link for you to understand the parts.
Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects-hazards, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!
CURRENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Time/Date: 6:00 PM PhT Tue October 09, 2012
Class/Name: Typhoon Prapiroon (Nina)
Location of Eye: 17.7º N Lat 131.9º E Lon
Distance 1: 1,000 km (ENE) closer to Palanan Bay, Isabela
Distance 2: 1,029 km (ESE) closer to Santa Ana, Cagayan
Distance 3: 1,080 km (E) closer to Tuguegarao City
Distance 4: 1,085 km (ESE) closer to Basco, Batanes
Distance 5: 1,065 km (SSE) closer to Okinawa, Japan
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 120 kph near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 150 kph
Present Movement: WNW @ 09 kph
Towards: North Philippine Sea
24hr Rainfall Accum (near center): Extreme [500 mm]
Minimum Central Pressure: 974 millibars (hPa)
Size (in Diameter): 890 km [Large]
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 25 feet
Possible Storm Surge Height: 4-5 ft (1.2-1.7 m)
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CURRENT NOAA/MTSAT-2 INFRARED (IR) SATELLITE IMAGE:
CURRENT TRACKING MAP:
_____________________________________________________________________________>> 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.nhc.noaa.gov/acronyms.shtml
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