Latest JMA/JTWC track as of 1200H Hagupit has been downgraded to a very strong typhoon from violent on JMAs scale. The typhoon is expected to approach the eastern shores of the central Philippines (Eastern Visayas Region) on Saturday local time. There is still some timing uncertainty, as the typhoon is expected to slow its forward motion. However, the most likely time frame for landfall appears to be Saturday evening local time (Saturday morning U.S. time). During this initial period of contact with land, Hagupit will likely unleash its most powerful winds. It should be at least a Category 3 equivalent tropical cyclone by that time, but could easily still be a Category 4 or 5 storm. In areas where the wind blows onshore, very dangerous storm surge is likely. Philippine officials have issued storm surge advisories for a number of communities at risk. Some communities on the islands of Samar and Leyte are at risk of storm surge up to 4 meters (13 feet) according to the alerts. Source: The Weather Company/Japan Meteorological Agency/Joint Typhoon Warning Center
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:15:26 +0000
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