Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Typhoon NESAT [PEDRING] - Update #016

 


for Tuesday, 27 September 2011 [6:55 PM PhT]

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NESAT (PEDRING) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 160 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 130 km/hr
+ Philippines (PAGASA/10-min avg): 120 km/hr
+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 140 km/hr
+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 125 km/hr
+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 140 km/hr

+ Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 130 km/hr
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TYPHOON NESAT [PEDRING/20W/1117]
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 016

6:00 PM PhT (10:00 GMT) Tue 27 September 2011
Source: T2K Analysis/JTWC TC Warning #016/SatFixes
View: Advisory Archives (2004-2011)
Typhoon NESAT (PEDRING) moving quickly towards the west-northwest...now over the West Philippine Sea...expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Wednesday. Its rainbands continues to soak Luzon.

Meanwhile, another cyclone looms from the east. Although small, the system tagged as TD 22W is forecast to enter PAR Thursday.

Residents and visitors along Luzon should closely monitor the progress of NESAT (PEDRING).

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: 5:00 PM PhT Tue September 27 2011
Location of Eye: 17.0º N Lat 119.0º E Lon
Distance 1: 145 km WNW of San Fernando City
Distance 2: 183 km WNW of Baguio City
Distance 3: 163 km WSW of Vigan City
Distance 4: 171 km NW of Dagupan City
Distance 5: 342 km NW of Metro Manila
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 160 kph (85 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 195 kph (105 kts)
Present Movement: WNW @ 30 kph (16 kts)
Towards: West Philippine Sea
24hr Rainfall Accum (near center): 400 mm (High)
Rainrate (near center): 25-30 mm/hr (Moderate)
Minimum Central Pressure: 959 millibars (hPa)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: Category 2
Size (in Diameter): 965 km (520 nm) [Very Large]
Wind Area Distribution (in Knots): Current Wind Profile
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 26 ft
Possible Storm Surge Height: 6-8 ft [1.8-2.6 m]
T2K TrackMap (for Public): 6 PM PhT Tue Sep 27


3-DAY FORECAST OUTLOOK & ANALYSIS*

NESAT (PEDRING) will remain a "Straight-Runner" where it will maintain its WNW movement troughout the forecast period. On the forecast track, the core of the typhoon will continue to traverse the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea...leaving the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Wednesday...and making landfall over Hainan Island on Friday.

Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min. avg) are near 160 km/hr (85 knots) with higher gusts. NESAT is a Category 2 Typhoon on the Saffir-Simpson Tropical Cyclone Scale. Re-strengthening of this system will be expected as it moves across the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea.

Typhoon Force Winds (118 km/hr or more) extend outward up to 75 kilometers (40 nautical miles) from the center...and Tropical Storm Force Winds (62-117 km/hr) extend outward up to 295 kilometers (160 nautical miles). NESAT is a very large-sized tropical cyclone with a diameter of 965 kilometers (520 nautical miles).

The following is the summary of the 3-day forecast outlook on this system:

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON:  Over the West Philippine Sea...regaining intensity as it moves oout of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) [2PM SEP 28: 17.9N 115.6E @ 165kph].
THURSDAY AFTERNOON:  Slightly gaining strength as it approaches the coast of Hainan [2PM SEP 29: 19.1N 112.3E @ 175kph].
FRIDAY AFTERNOON:  Moving into the Gulf of Tonkin after crossing Hainan Island...weakens to Category 1 [2PM SEP 30: 20.0 109.0E @ 140kph].

*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

NESAT's (PEDRING) circulation remains intact & very large despite its land crossing...now over the West Philippine Sea. Below is the summary of the storm's parts and its hazards affecting specific areas:

CLOUD-FILLED EYE - over water (West Philippine 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 - over water (West Philippine Sea). Typhoon Conditions with Typhoon Force Winds (>118 kph) will be expected within this wall (click here to know more about the Eyewall).
INNER RAINBANDS - affecting & spreading across Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, & Ilocos Provinces. Tropical Storm Conditions w/ Tropical Storm Force Winds (62-117 kph) will be expected along these bands.
OUTER RAINBANDS - affecting & spreading across the whole of Luzon including Metro Manila, Mindoro, Calamian Group, Northern Visayas, & Northern Bicol. Tropical Depression Conditions w/ moderate to strong winds (25-61 kph) will be expected along these bands (click here to know more about Rainbands).
24HR TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATION - from 5 up to 250 mm (low to high rainfall) can be expected along areas affected by the outer & inner rainbands (see above)...with isolated amounts of 251 to 400 mm (high) along areas near the center of NESAT (PEDRING). (click to open NOAA's eTRaP graphic).
COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING - possible 6-8 ft [1.8-2.6 m] above normal tide levels...accompanied by large and dangerous battering waves can be expected along the coastal and beach front areas of Western Luzon. Moderate 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 Luzon & Visayas.
(click here to know more about Storm Surge).


CURRENT SW MONSOON INTENSITY: STRONG >> Mostly cloudy skies with passing occasional showers, rains or thunderstorms w/ squalls will be expected across the following affected areas: REST OF VISAYAS, SOUTHERN LUZON, BICOL REGION, & PALAWAN. Moderate to strong SW'ly winds (not in excess of 75 kph) will blow across the abovementioned areas.

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!


PAGASA Philippine Storm Warnings Signals

PHILIPPINE STORM SIGNAL # THREE (3) click to know meaning
In Effect:
ILOCOS SUR, LA UNION, BENGUET, & PANGASINAN.

PHILIPPINE STORM WARNING SIGNAL # TWO (2) click to know meaning
In Effect:
ILOCOS NORTE, ABRA, APAYAO, KALINGA, MT. PROVINCE, IFUGAO, NUEVA VIZCAYA, NUEVA ECIJA, TARLAC, & ZAMBALES.

The above areas will continue to experience stormy weather tonight (with winds not exceeding 100 kph for #02 and 100-185 kph for #03). Coastal waters will be rough to very rough and extremely dangerous to all types of seacrafts.

PHILIPPINE STORM WARNING SIGNAL # ONE (1) click to know meaning
In Effect: METRO MANILA, CAGAYAN, BABUYAN & CALAYAN GROUP OF ISLANDS, ISABELA, QUIRINO, AURORA, BULACAN, PAMPANGA, & BATAAN.

The above areas will have rains and winds of not more than 60 kph tonight. Coastal waters will be moderate to rough.

Residents living in low-lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against flashfloods, mudslides and landslides...while those living in coastal & beach-front areas are advised to seek higher grounds due to possible storm surge (aka. big waves).



External Links for TY NESAT (PEDRING)

PAGASA@Twitter: Hourly Updates
View NOAA-CIRA's: Latest Full Wind Analysis
JTWC Latest Tracking Chart: wp2011.gif
Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: Near Real-Time
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 5 Days Ahead
JAXA TRMM Page: Latest Rainrate (in mm/hr)
Zoomed Satellite Pic: NOAA's Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop
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http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutgloss.shtml
    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/acronyms.shtml
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