Fig. 1.0 "MTSAT-Rainbow Imagery of tenacious Typhoon '15W/TEMBIN,' dubbed locally as 'IGME' which has traversed off Southern coast of Taiwan this morning, heading North-northeast within the next few days. Imagery Courtesy: NOAA"
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Update 27/08 2210UTC
JMA -Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has maintained intensity for the last 12 hrs now while looping towards Southeastern tip of Taiwan apparently stalling. It was spotted near 22.2N-121.4E, 171 nm (316 km) S of Taipei, Taiwan or 234 nm (433 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 6-12 hrs accelerating ENE@35 km/hr, winds topped 120 km/hr (min), gusts up to 176 km/hr (max), 975 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 27/08 2100UTC
JTWC -Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN” now indicate a well-organized LLCC but with diminished convection along the Northeastern quadrant as the system is tracking near the coast of Taiwan, and was located at 22.2N-121.5E, 195 nm (361 km) South of Taipei, Taiwan or 234 nm (433 km) North-northwest of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 55 kt (111 km/hr) min, 70 kt (139 km/hr) max, 974 hPa and steady, heading slowly East-northeast@07 kt (13 km/hr), (stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 29 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 25/08 0335UTC
JMA -Severe Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN” has maintained intensity for the last 12 hrs now while reorganizing off Southwestern tip of Taiwan apparently stalling once more for the past 6 hrs off the Northwest of the Extreme Philippine territory of Babuyan Island Group along the Bashi Channel, and is expected to loop back again. It was spotted near 22.3N-118.1E, 254 nm (471 km) SSW of Taipei, Taiwan or 314 nm (582 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 6-12 hrs on a slow Westward track (stationary) at the moment, winds topped 102 km/hr (min), gusts up to 148 km/hr (max), 980 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 25/08 0300UTC
JTWC -Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN” has now regained its Category 1 Typhoon status for the last 6 hrs over warm waters and shows a maintained deep central convection with rain bands beginning to wrap anew into the center provided by good radial venting mechanism and favourable atmospheric conditions altogether helped sustained the system, and was located at 22.3N-117.8E, 245 nm (454 km) Southwest of Taipei, Taiwan or 264 nm (603 km) Northwest of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 75 kt (111 km/hr) min, 90 kt (139 km/hr) max, 967 hPa and steady, heading slowly West-southwest@07 kt (13 km/hr), (stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 35 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 25/08 0110UTC
JMA -Severe Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN” has weakened further off Southwestern tip of Taiwan apparently stalling once more for the past 6 hrs off the Northwest of the Extreme Philippine territory of Babuyan Island Group along the Bashi Channel, and was spotted near 22.5N-118.4E, 202 nm (374 km) SSW of Taipei, Taiwan or 270 nm (500 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 6-12 hrs on a slow Westward track (stationary) at the moment, winds topped 102 km/hr (min), gusts up to 148 km/hr (max), 980 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 24/08 1010UTC
JMA -Severe Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN” has maintained intensity off Southwestern tip of Taiwan apparently stalling once more for the past 6 hrs off the Northwest of the Extreme Philippine territory of Babuyan Island Group along the Bashi Channel, and was spotted near 22.3N-119.5E, 202 nm (374 km) SSW of Taipei, Taiwan or 270 nm (500 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 6-12 hrs on a slow Westward track@10 km/hr (quasi-stationary) at the moment, winds topped 111 km/hr (min), gusts up to 157 km/hr (max), 975 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 24/08 0900UTC
JTWC -Category 2 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has lost its Typhoon status and has stalled, lost much of its convection depicting a fragmented convection wrapping around its center, now downgraded to Tropical Storm status wherein the structure has suffered significant inflow issue along the Southeastern quadrant track along Southern Taiwan, and was located at 22.2N-119.5E, 180 nm (352 km) South-southwest of Taipei, Taiwan or 264 nm (490 km) North-northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 60 kt (111 km/hr) min, 75 kt (139 km/hr) max, 967 hPa and steady, heading slowly West-southwest@10 kt (18 km/hr), (stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 35 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 24/08 0700UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has been downgraded to a Severe Tropical Storm threshold off Southwestern tip of Taiwan apparently stalling once more for the past 6 hrs off the Northwest of the Extreme Philippine territory of Babuyan Island Group along the Bashi Channel, and was spotted near 22.3N-119.7E, 195 nm (362 km) SSW of Taipei, Taiwan or 264 nm (490 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 6-12 hrs on a slow Westward track@15 km/hr (quasi-stationary) at the moment, winds topped 111 km/hr (min), gusts up to 157 km/hr (max), 975 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 24/08 0500UTC
Westernpacificweather - We continue our focus on the new developments on Category 2 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” and the far stronger one, and still getting more intensity, Typhoon “16W/BOLAVEN” churning off the warm waters of the WestPac and poised to become a full-fledged “Super Typhoon” and is forecast to hit Okinawa-Ryukus Island Group, Japan within the next 24 hrs.
Our blow-by-blow coverage brings you more as data comes in. So please stay tuned and to our valued viewers and patrons across the Philippines, Taiwan, Eastern China, the Korean Peninsula, especially Oki-Ryukus in Japan, please be aware of the dangers that accompanies such huge Typhoons. Stay safe and hunker down when necessary and listen to your official state weather bureaus and local authorities. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Fig. 1.0 "Right in the middle of the chaotic tempest of storms lies Okinawa-Ryukus, Japan smacked down in between opposing forces--nature's wrath unimpeded while Typhoon '16W/BOLAVEN' picks up more latent heat, Typhoon '15W/TEMBIN' made a loop across Southern tip of Taiwan as previously forecast. Imagery Courtesy: CIRA"
Update 24/08 0410UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has maintained intensity after hitting land off the Southeastern tip of Taiwan this morning and has continued its Westerly heading for the past 6 hrs off the Northwest of the Extreme Philippine territory of Babuyan Island Group along the Bashi Channel, and was spotted near 22.1N-119.9E, 200 nm (371 km) SSW of Taipei, Taiwan or 249 nm (461 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 6-12 hrs on a slow Westward track@15 km/hr (quasi-stationary) at the moment, winds topped 111 km/hr (min), gusts up to 157 km/hr (max), 975 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 24/08 0300UTC
JTWC -Category 2 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has lost much of its convection while regaining some of the intensity for the last 6 hrs after making landfall in Southern Taiwan, despite “Eyewall” structure partly degraded while hitting the Eastern tip of Taiwan, and was located at 22.0N-120.2E, 180 nm (352 km) South-southwest of Taipei, Taiwan or 284 nm (526 km) North-northwest of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 100 kt (185 km/hr) min, 125 kt (231 km/hr) max, 948 hPa and steady, heading slowly West-southwest@10 kt (18 km/hr), (stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 39 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 24/08 0105UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has weakened a bit after hitting land off the Southeastern tip of Taiwan this morning and stalled for the past 6 hrs off the Northwest of the Extreme Philippine territory of Babuyan Island Group along the Bashi Channel, and was spotted near 22.1N-120.5E, 186 nm (346 km) SSW of Taipei, Taiwan or 273 nm (505 km) NNW of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 12-24 hrs on a slow West-southwesterly track@15 km/hr (quasi-stationary) at the moment, winds topped 111 km/hr (min), gusts up to 157 km/hr (max), 975 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 23/08 0050UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has stalled for the past 6 hrs off the North Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 22.5N-123.6E, 186 nm (345 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 273 nm (505 km) NNE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 12-24 hrs on a slow Westerly track (stationary) at the moment, winds topped 139 km/hr (min), gusts up to 194km/hr (max), 955 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 22/08 1250UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has indefinitely stalled for the past 6 hrs off the North Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 22.4N-124.3E, 215 nm (399 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 285 nm (528 km) NNE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines (unchanged), and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 12 hrs on a slow Westerly track (almost stationary) at the moment, winds topped 130 km/hr (min), gusts up to 185 km/hr (max), 965 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 22/08 0940UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has stalled for the past 6 hrs off the North Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 22.4N-124.3E, 215 nm (399 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 285 nm (528 km) NNE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to maintain intensity and course within the next 12 hrs on a slow Westerly track (almost stationary) at the moment, winds topped 130 km/hr (min), gusts up to 185 km/hr (max), 965 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 22/08 2100UTC
JTWC -Category 1 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” maintains its intensity for the last 6 hrs depicting a relatively small CDO over the LLCC with a warm spot developing indicative of an irregular 14 nm (26 km) “Eye” feature while stalling off the North Philippine Sea, and was located at 22.7N-123.6E, 190 nm (352 km) Southeast of Taipei, Taiwan or 284 nm (526 km) North-northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 80 kt (148 km/hr) min, 100 kt (185 km/hr) max, 963 hPa and steady, heading slowly West-northwest@03 kt (05 km/hr), (stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 28 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 22/08 0900UTC
JTWC -Category 1 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” maintains its intensity for the last 6 hrs depicting tightly curved banding circulation while stalling off the North Philippine Sea and turning increasingly Northwestwards, and was located at 22.6N-123.9E, 210 nm (389 km) Southeast of Taipei, Taiwan or 285 nm (528 km) North-northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 90 kt (167 km/hr) min, 110 kt (204 km/hr) max, 956 hPa and steady, heading slowly Northwest@05 kt (09 km/hr), (almost stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 28 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 22/08 0640UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has stalled for the past 6 hrs while maintaining its intensity off the North Philippine Sea under the steering influence of the STR, and was spotted near 22.4N-124.3E, 215 nm (399 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 285 nm (528 km) NNE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to lose intensity within the next 12-24 hrs while maintaining a slow West-northwesterly track (stationary) at the moment, winds topped 130 km/hr (min), gusts up to 185 km/hr (max), 965 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 22/08 0350UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has stalled for the past 6 hrs while losing some of its intensity off the North Philippine Sea under the steering influence of the STR, and was spotted near 22.4N-124.3E, 215 nm (399 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 292 nm (528 km) NNE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to lose intensity within the next 12-24 hrs while maintaining a slow West-northwesterly track (stationary) at the moment, winds topped 130 km/hr (min), gusts up to 185 km/hr (max), 965 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 22/08 0300UTC
JTWC -Strong Category 3 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has lost steam for the past 24 hrs, now downgraded to Category 1 threshold depicting tightly curved banding circulation while stalling off the North Philippine Sea and turning increasingly Westwards as it transitions to the steering STR to the North of it, and was located at 22.5N-124.1E, 225 nm (417 km) Southeast of Taipei, Taiwan or 285 nm (528 km) North-northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 90 kt (167 km/hr) min, 110 kt (204 km/hr) max, 956 hPa and steady, heading slowly West-northwest@06 kt (11 km/hr), (almost stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 28 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 21/08 1550UTC
JMA -Very Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has stalled for the past 6 hrs while maintaining intensity off the North Philippine Sea under the steering influence of the STR, and was spotted near 22.0N-125.1E, 263 nm (488 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 292 nm (541 km) NE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to lose intensity within the next 24 hrs while maintaining a slow North-northwesterly track (stationary) at the moment, winds topped 157 km/hr (min), gusts up to 222 km/hr (max), 950 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 19/08 1520UTC
Westernpacificweather - There have been a significant development on the heading and foreseeable track of Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN,” as it interacts with a much larger system to its Southeast, and the steering influence of the STR just North of the Korean Peninsula, robbing it much with moisture, while the approaching system, “16W/BOLAVEN” has an adequate inflow and has a potential to strengthen further within the next 12-24 hrs. See our WestPacWx.com Interactive Live Update on Typhoon “16W/BOLAVEN” as it barrels through Southern Japan within the next few days so please stay tuned! #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Fig. 1.0 "Nature's immense meteorological spectacle--a perceived interaction between two opposing strengths of Typhoons, one trying to snatch the other's energy and a forecast loop dance over Taiwan in the works within the next 24 hrs or so. Imagery Courtesy: CIRA"
Update 21/08 1500UTC
JTWC -Category 4 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has lost steam for the past 12 hrs, now retaining its previous intensity of Strong Category 3 status while almost stalling off the North Philippine Sea and turning increasingly Westwards as it transitions to the steering STR to the North of it, and was located at 22.0N-125.1E, 280 nm (518 km) Southeast of Taipei, Taiwan or 289 nm (541 km) Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, 100 kt (185 km/hr) min, 125 kt (231 km/hr) max, 948 hPa and falling, heading slowly North-northwest@08 kt (15 km/hr), (almost stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 30 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 21/08 1245UTC
JMA -Very Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has maintained its intensity off the warm East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 22.0N-125.2E, 268 nm (496 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 296 nm (548 km) NE of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, and is expected to lose intensity within the next 12-24 hrs while maintaining a slow Northerly track@15 km/hr (quasi-stationary), winds topped 157 km/hr (min), gusts up to 222 km/hr (max), 950 hPa and steady. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 20/08 1545UTC
JMA -Very Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” locally tagged as “IGME” in the Philippines has maintained its intensity off the warm East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 19.1N-125.2E, 408 nm (755 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 211 nm (538 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, almost parallel to Northeastern Luzon coast for the last 24 hrs. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a slow North-northeast track (quasi-stationary), winds topped 167 km/hr (min), gusts up to 241 km/hr (max), 945 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 20/08 1500UTC
JTWC -Near Category 3 threshold Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has been exhibiting an improved “Eyewall” consolidation with a 25 nm (13 km) wide round “Eye” feature evidenced by a symmetric “Eyewall” with colder cloud top temperatures, set to intensify further within the next 12-24 hrs. Last position was 19.2N-125.1E, 420 nm (778 km) Southeast of Taipei, Taiwan or 289 nm (536 km) Northeast of Baler, Aurora, 110 kt (83 km/hr) min, 135 kt (102 km/hr) max, 946 hPa and falling, heading slowly North-northeast@05 kt (09 km/hr), (Almost stationary) over the past 12 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 25 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 20/08 1250UTC
JMA -Very Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” locally tagged as “IGME” in the Philippines has intensified further while basking off the warm East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 17.6N-124.7E, 423 nm (784 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 211 nm (513 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, almost parallel to Northeastern Luzon coast for the last 24 hrs. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a slow North-northeast track (quasi-stationary), winds topped 167 km/hr (min), gusts up to 241 km/hr (max), 945 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 20/08 0345UTC
JMA -Strong Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” locally tagged as “IGME” in the Philippines has slowly gained strength for the last 6 hrs while basking off the warm East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 18.0N-124.8E, 456 nm (845 km) SE of Taipei, Taiwan or 423 nm (784 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, almost parallel to Northeastern Luzon coast for the last 24 hrs. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a slow North-northeast track (quasi-stationary), winds topped 120 km/hr (min), gusts up to 176 km/hr (max), 975 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 20/08 0900UTC
JTWC – Category 2 Typhoon “15W/TEMBIN” has fully developed a ragged, irregular 25 nm (13 km km) wide “Eye” feature coupled with a symmetrical “Eyewall” consolidating within the center and is expected to intensify further within the next 12-24 hrs. Last position was 18.7N-124.9E, 320 nm (593 km) Northeast of Manila, Philippines or 261 nm (483 km) East-northeast of Baler, Aurora, 95 kt (176 km/hr) min, 120 kt (220 km/hr) max, 952 hPa and falling, heading slowly North-northeast@04 kt (07 km/hr), (almost stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 20 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 19/08 1500UTC
JTWC – Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN” slowly exhibiting an indicative deep convective banding and has started to encompass the entire LLCC for the past 6 hrs. With that said, the system is expected to intensify further within the next 12-24 hrs. Last position was 17.5N-125.0E, 285 nm (528 km) Northeast of Manila, Philippines or 223 nm (413 km) East-northeast of Baler, Aurora, 45 kt (83 km/hr) min, 55 kt (102 km/hr) max, 997 hPa and falling, heading slowly East-southeast @02 kt (4 km/hr) (Stationary) over the past 6 hrs. Maximum sea wave height is at 12 ft. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 19/08 1300UTC
Westernpacificweather - We closely monitor the progress of developing Tropical Storm “15W/TEMBIN,” locally tagged as “IGME” in the Philippines within the next 6-12 hrs as the resurgence of the Southwest Monsoonal flow could yet again trigger massive amounts of rainfall across the Western quadrant of Luzon, Philippines.
Fig. 1.0 "MTSAT Imagery of developing Tropical trouble along the East Philippine Sea hugging off the coast of Isabela and Aurora in Northeastern Luzon within the next 12 hrs. PAGASA has already issued its Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 over Isabela and Cagayan at 0900Z (0500PM-PHL). Imagery Courtesy: CIRA"
We will continue to provide you adequate Wx data as it becomes available so please stay tuned for more as this story develops further. #weatherguyadonis @weartherguyadonz
Update 19/08 1250UTC
JMA -Tropical Depression “96W/UNNAMED” has now been upgraded into a full-fledged Tropical Storm dubbed “15W/TEMBIN,” locally tagged as “IGME” in the Philippines. It has gained intensity while basking off the warm East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 17.6N-124.7E, 211 nm (391 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, almost parallel to Northeastern Luzon coast for the last 24 hrs. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a slow Northward track (almost stationary) at the moment, winds topped 83 km/hr (min), gusts up to 120 km/hr (max), 996 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 19/08 1000UTC
Westernpacificweather - Another disturbed area indicate a prevalence of convective banding within the next 12-24 hrs just West of Hagatna, Guam Island, USA, becomes an area of Tropical Cyclone development by JTWC, 95 nm (176 km) either side of a line from 13.6N-141.8E to 17.3N-142.6E within the next 06-24 hrs for Invest “97W,” we will issue a separate page for this if warranted. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 18/08 0725UTC
JMA -Tropical Depression “96W/UNNAMED” maintained its intensity while heading further S off the East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 18.7N-126.0E, 309 nm (573 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, edging closer to the Northeastern Luzon coast for the last 12 hrs with a wobble to S and SSE’wards. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a slow S’ward track (almost stationary), winds topped 55 km/hr (min), gusts up to 83 km/hr (max), 1006 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 18/08 0415UTC
JMA -Tropical Depression “96W/UNNAMED” maintained its intensity while heading further S off the East Philippine Sea, and was spotted near 18.7N-126.1E, 314 nm (582 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, moving dangerously closer to the Northeasterrn Luzon coast for the last 6 hrs with a wobble to WSW and SSE’wards. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a S’ward slowly (quasi-stationary), winds topped 55 km/hr (min), gusts up to 83 km/hr (max), 1008 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Update 18/08 0130UTC
JMA -Newly developed Tropical Depression “96W/UNNAMED” was spotted near 19.0N-126.0E, 320 nm (593 km) NE of Baler, Aurora, Philippines, moving dangerously parallel to the Northern Luzon coast for the last 6 hrs with a wobble to WSW and SSE’wards. The system is expected to strengthen within the next 12-24 hrs while at the moment maintaining a S’ward track@10 km/hr (quasi-stationary), winds topped 55 km/hr (min), gusts up to 83 km/hr (max), 1008 hPa and falling. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Fig. 1.0 "JMA has recently issued this track map indicative of a slowly developing area of convection just off the Northeastern Luzon coast in a few hours dipping Southwards. Imagery Courtesy: JMA"
Update 18/08 0100UTC
Westernpacificweather - The area of convection spotted just Southeast of Taiwan has been slowly developing for the last 24 hrs now, and was tagged as a weak Tropical Depression by JMA, dipping Southwards heading for Northern Luzon and has a potential to become a full-fledged Tropical Storm later today or within the next 12-24 hrs. The JTWC has yet to tag the system but will await for their announcement later today. Meantime, please stay tuned for more Wx action from WestPac and across the Planet from our most diligent and dedicated Wx casters here and abroad. We’ll continue to follow this development as Wx data becomes available. #weatherguyadonis @weatherguyadonz
Fig. 1.0 "Tropical Depression '96W/UNNAMED' churning off the East Philippine Sea for the last 24 hrs now exhibiting flaring thunderstorm cells that powers the system along with the latent heat from the surface of the Ocean. Imagery Courtesy: CIRA."
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