Tropical Depression 16W (JOLINA) Update Number 002
TROPICAL DEPRESSION 16W (JOLINA) UPDATE NUMBER 002Issued at: 12:00 AM PhT (16:00 GMT) Friday 25 August 2017 Next update: 7:00 AM PhT (23:00 GMT) Friday, 25 August 2017 | |
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| Current Status and Outlook | Tropical Depression 16W (JOLINA) has slightly intensified in the past 6 hours as it jogged westward towards the northwestern part of the Central Philippine Sea. Its circulation and rainbands are currently affecting the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas. TD JOLINA is expected to move west-northwest within the next 24 hours at a speed of 17 km/hr towards the Coastal Areas of Aurora and Isabela. It is expected to become a Tropical Storm (TS) this morning (Aug 25). *TD JOLINA and its associated Trough will provide light to at times moderate scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas today. |
| Where is 16W (JOLINA)? | As of 11:00 PM PhT, August 24…1500 GMT. The center was located over the northwestern part of the Central Philippine Sea (near 15.7N 125.6E), about 338 km northeast of Tabaco City, Albay or 346 km northeast of Iriga City, Camarines Sur. |
| How strong is it? | Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 55 kph near the center…Gustiness: 75 kph. |
| Past Movement (06 hrs) | It was moving Westward @ 14 kph, towards the Coastal Areas of Aurora and Isabela. |
| Potential Philippine Landfall Area(s) | :: Over the Southeastern Coast of Isabela between 9-10pm on Friday (Aug 25), with a Medium Strike Probability of 50-60%. |
| What Philippine areas will be most affected?* | :: Bicol Region – Today *Where moderate to heavy rains of 30 to 100 millimeters will be expected. |
| Potential Storm Surge/Coastal Flooding Areas+ | :: None. |
| 2-Day Forecast Outlook Summary** | FRIDAY EVENING: Intensifies into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) as it approaches the coastal areas of Aurora and Isabela…about 55 km south of Palanan, Isabela [8PM Aug 25: 16.5N 122.4E @ 95kph]. Confidence Level: HIGH. SATURDAY EVENING: Re-intensifies into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) as it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)…about 328 km west-northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte [8PM Aug 26: 19.5N 117.8E @ 100kph]. Confidence Level: LOW. **Important Note: Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track has an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively…while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 km/hr per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time. |
| Other Storm Info | > 24 hr. Rain Accumulation (across its circulation): 25 to 450 mm [Light to Extreme] > Minimum Central Pressure: 1000 millibars (hPa) > Size of Circulation [Convective Cloud-Based, in diameter]: 985 km (Medium) > Area of Damaging Winds (100 kph or more wind gusts): None. |
| Additional Distances | Time/Date: 11:00 PM PhT Thu August 24, 2017 Location of Center/Eye: Near 15.7º N Lat 125.6º E Lon Distance 1: 348 km NE of Legazpi City, Albay Distance 2: 370 km ESE of Palanan, Isabela Distance 3: 418 km NNE of Calbayog City, Samar Distance 4: 432 km NNE of Masbate City, Masbate Distance 5: 503 km ENE of Metro Manila |
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Issued by: John Christian B. Lequiron for WeatherPhilippines
Posted by: "Typhoon2000.com (Michael V. Padua)" <T2Kstormupdates@gmail.com>
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