Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Currrent Tropical System

Last updated on September 12, 2012 at 1500 local time (JST)


Storm Update:

- Typhoon (17W) Sanba is currently located approximately 590 NM east of Manila, Philippines, has tracked west-northwestward at 10 mph over the past six hours. Maximum wave height is 20 feet.
- Animated Multispectral satellite imagery shows a cloud-filled pinhole eye has developed over the low level circulation center (LLCC) as deep convective banding wrapped ever tighter into the LLCC.
- Typhoon Sanba is expected to continue tracking more northward over the next 12 hours and steadily intensify as upper level conditions and warm (82-86 degrees fahrenheit) sea surface temperatures persist.

Typhoon Sanba information:

Maximum Sustained Winds: 75 mph
Wind Gusts: 90 mph
Pressure: 990 mb
Position: 13.1N 131.0E
Movement: WNW at 10 mph


Typhoon Sanba satellite imagery:




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