Monday, September 24, 2012

Current Tropical System

Last updated on September 24, 2012 at 1500 local time (JST)


Storm Update:
- Typhoon (18W) Jelawat is currently located approximately 415 nm east of Manila, Philippines, has tracked north-northwestward at 8 mph over the past six hours. Maximum wave height is 35 feet.
- Animated Multispectral satellite imagery depicts an intense system with a 13 nm round eye and a tightly-curved spiral band wrapping from the northwest quadrant into the south quadrant. 

Typhoon Jelawat information:
Maximum Sustained Winds: 145 mph
Wind Gusts: 170 mph
Pressure: 926 mb
Position: 14.2N 128.2E
Movement: NNW at 8 mph


Typhoon Jelawat satellite loop:


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