Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Current Tropical System

Last updated on September 12, 2012 at 2100 local time (JST)


Storm Update:
- Typhoon (17W) Sanba is currently located approximately 545 NM east of Manila, Philippines, has tracked northwestward at 10 mph over the past six hours. Maximum wave height is 23 feet.
- Animated Multispectral satellite imagery shows a warm pinhole cloud-filled eye surrounded by very cold central dense overcast as deep convective banding wrapped tighter into the low level circulation center (LLCC).
- Typhoon Sanba is expected to continue tracking more northward 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: 80 mph
Wind Gusts: 95 mph
Pressure: 980 mb
Position: 13.7N 130.3E
Movement: NW at 10 mph


Typhoon Sanba satellite imagery:


Typhoon Sanba Infrared/Microwave satellite loop:








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