Monday, October 18, 2010

kopi talk CURRENT STORM INFORMATION

Residents and visitors along Northern and Central Luzon particularly Cagayan and Isabela should closely monitor the progress of MEGI (JUAN).

Do not use this for life or death decision. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only. Kindly refer to your country's official weather agency for local warnings, advisories & bulletins.
Time/Date: 3:00 AM PhT Mon Oct 18 2010
Location of Eye: 17.6º N Lat 124.0º E Lon
Distance 1: 240 km (130 nm) ENE of Ilagan, Isabela
Distance 2: 245 km (133 nm) East of Tuguegarao City
Distance 3: 255 km (137 nm) ENE of Cauayan, Isabela
Distance 4: 255 km (137 nm) NE of Casiguran, Aurora
Distance 5: 260 km (140 nm) ESE of Aparri, Cagayan
Distance 6: 365 km (197 nm) ESE of Laoag City
Distance 7: 380 km (205 nm) East of Vigan City
Distance 8: 385 km (210 nm) ENE of Baguio City
Distance 9: 455 km (245 nm) NE of Metro Manila
Distance 10: 455 km (245 nm) NNE of Metro Naga/CWC
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 285 kph (155 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 350 kph (190 kts)
Present Movement: SW @ 19 kph (10 kts)
Towards: Isabela-Northern Aurora Area
24-hr Rain Amounts (near center): 350 mm (Heavy)
Minimum Central Pressure: 895 millibars (hPa)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: Category 5
Size (in Diameter): 1,010 km (545 nm) / Very Large
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 37 ft (11.2 m)
Possible Storm Surge Height: >18 ft [>5.5 m]
T2K TrackMap #007 (for Public): 12 AM PhT Mon Oct 18