Bushman's Typhoon Blog: Typhoon WUTIP (PAOLO) Update #007

for Monday, 30 September 2013 [9:41 AM PhT]

WEATHER.COM.PH TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATES

TYPHOON WUTIP (PAOLO) UPDATE NUMBER 007
Issued at: 7:30 AM PhT (23:30 GMT) Monday 30 September 2013

Typhoon WUTIP (PAOLO) has weakened slightly as it continues to move closer to Central Vietnam endangering the area...likely to make landfall late this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Tropical Disturbance (LPA) 95W [QUEDAN] continues to consolidate as it moves west across the Central Philippine Sea. Its center was located about 880 km east of Borongan City, Samar (11.6N Lat 133.5E Lon)...with maximum winds of 40 km/hr near the center. Various forecast models suggest this system could become a Tropical Cyclone within the next 06 to 24 hours with a northerly track across the open seas of the Western Pacific Ocean...and is not a threat to the Philippines. This disturbance has a high chance (>50%) of developing into a Tropical Cyclone within the next 24 hours.

Residents and visitors along the coastal areas of Central Vietnam and Hainan Island should closely monitor the development of Wutip (Paolo).

Do not use this for life or death decisions. 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 5:00 am today, the eye of TY Wutip (Paolo) was located over the western part of the South China Sea...about 115 km south-southwest of Sanya, Hainan Island or 170 km northeast of Da Nang, Vietnam...currently moving west-northwest with an increasing forward speed of 22 km/hr towards Central Vietnam.

Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min. avg) have decreased to 150 km/hr near the center with higher gusts. Typhoon Force Winds (118 km/hr or more) extend outward up to 45 kilometers from the center...and Tropical Storm Force Winds (63-117 km/hr) extend outward up to 175 kilometers. Wutip (Paolo) remains an average-sized tropical cyclone with a diameter of 555 kilometers across. The 24-hour rainfall accumulation near the center of WUTIP (Paolo) is estimated to be heavy (200 mm).

1-DAY FORECAST OUTLOOK*

TY Wutip (Paolo) is expected to move west-northwest during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the core of Wutip (Paolo) will make landfall over Central Vietnam in between the cities of Vinh and Hue on Monday afternoon...and will traverse the rugged terrain of Laos by midnight through Tuesday early morning.

TY Wutip (Paolo) will lose strength during the next 24 hours...and will be downgraded into a Tropical Storm (TS) on Tuesday morning. Advance Intensity Forecast (AIF) shows its 1-minute maximum sustained winds decreasing to 35 km/hr on Tuesday afternoon.

The following is the summary of the 1-day forecast outlook on this system:

TUESDAY MORNING: Weakens to a Tropical Storm (TS) as it traverses the rugged terrain of Laos...about 160 km east of Vientiane, Laos [5AM OCT 01: 18.0N 104.1E @ 95kph].

*Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Tracks have an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively...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.

CLOUD-FILLED EYE - Over the western part of the South China Sea. Possible calm and lull conditions (with <20 kph winds) will be expected inside the eye (click here to know more about the EYE).
EYEWALL - where Typhoon Conditions with Typhoon Force Winds (>118 kph) will be expected within this wall. Affected Areas: Over the western part of the South China Sea (click here to know more about the Eyewall).
INNER RAINBANDS - where Tropical Storm Conditions with Tropical Storm Force Winds (63-100 kph) will be expected. Affected Areas: Western portions of the South China Sea, southern coast of Hainan and the coastal areas of Central Vietnam.
OUTER RAINBANDS - where Tropical Depression Conditions with light, moderate to strong winds (30-62 kph) will be expected. Affected Areas: Hainan Island and Central Vietnam (click here to know more about Rainbands).
24HR TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATION - from 5 up to 100 mm (slight to heavy rainfall) can be expected along areas affected by the outer & inner rainbands (see above)...with isolated amounts of 101 to 200 mm (heavy) along areas near the center of Wutip (Paolo).
COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING - possible 4-5 ft (1.2-1.7 m) above normal tide levels...accompanied by large and dangerous battering waves can be expected along the coastal, inland lakes and beach front areas of Southern Hainan and Central Vietnam this afternoon through evening. Minimal damage is likely on this type of storm surge. Danger from Rip Currents or Rip Tides can be expected along the rest of the beach-front areas of Hainan Island and Vietnam (click here to know more about Storm Surge).

Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects and hazards summary changes every 6 to 12 hrs!

CURRENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Time/Date: 5:00 AM PhT Mon Sep 30, 2013
Class/Name: TY Wutip (Paolo)
Location of Eye: Near 17.2º N Lat 109.3º E Lon
Distance 1: 115 km SSW of Sanya, Hainan Is.
Distance 2: 170 km NE of Da Nang, Vietnam
Distance 3: 195 km NE of Hue, Vietnam
Distance 4: 415 km ESE of Vinh, Vietnam
Distance 5: 470 km SE of Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 150 kph near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 185 kph
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale: Category 1
Present Movement: WNW @ 22 kph
Towards: Central Vietnam
24hr Rainfall Accum (Near the Center): Heavy [200 mm]
Minimum Central Pressure: 963 millibars (hPa)
Size (in Diameter): 555 km [Average]
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 26 feet
Possible Storm Surge Height: 4-5 ft (1.2-1.7 m)
T2K/WP StormTracks (for Public): GIF | Google Map (Flash)

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CURRENT TRACKING MAP:

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CURRENT NOAA/MTSAT-2 SATELLITE ANIMATION:

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CURRENT NOAA/MTSAT-2 INFRARED (IR) SATELLITE IMAGE:

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NOTE:

>> 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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