Tropical Storm USAGI (ODETTE) barely moving over the north central part of the Philippine Sea with little change in strength; could become a Typhoon (Category 1) later tonight or Thursday. This cyclone remains a threat to Extreme Northern Luzon and Taiwan Area. This storm will enhance the Southwest Monsoon (Hanging Habagat) - bringing mostly cloudy and breezy conditions with occasional slight to moderate to sometimes heavy rains or thunderstorms across MiMaRoPa, Bataan, Batangas and Visayas today; and will start to affect Western & Central Luzon including Metro Manila and CaLaBaRZon beginning late Thursday thru Sunday. The threat of flash floods and landslides are likely in hazard-prone areas especially along river banks and mountain slopes of the affected areas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions. As of 11AM September 18, 2013 Pht Location of Center: Near 17.1º N Lat 130.3º E Lon (830 km ENE of Palanan, Isabela) MaxWinds (1-min avg): 95 kph near the center Peak Wind Gusts: 120 kph Present Movement: Quasi-Stationary Towards: Batanes-Taiwan Area 24hr Rainfall Accum (Near the Center): Extreme [500 mm] Minimum Central Pressure: 985 millibars (hPa) Size (in Diameter): 665 km [Average] Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 12 feet Source: typhoon2000.ph
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 07:39:55 +0000
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