Thursday, September 13, 2012

Current Tropical System

Last updated on September 13, 2012 at 0900 local time (JST)


Storm Update:
- Typhoon (17W) Sanba is currently located approximately 700 NM south-southeast of Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan, has tracked north-northwestward at 8 mph over the past six hours. Maximum wave height is 30 feet.
- Animated Multispectral satellite imagery reveals a 14 NM eye has developed over the past few hours as the system continues to undergo rapid intensification.
- Typhoon Sanba is expected to continue tracking north-northwestward over the next 12 hours and will continue to strengthen as upper level conditions, coupled with warm (82-86 degrees fahrenheit) sea surface temperatures persist.


Typhoon Sanba information:
Maximum Sustained Winds: 105 mph
Wind Gusts: 125 mph
Pressure: 965 mb
Position: 14.8N 129.8E
Movement: NNW at 8 mph


Typhoon Sanba satellite imagery:


Typhoon Sanba Infrared/Microwave satellite loop:



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