TROPICAL STORM KOPPU [NANDO/16W/0915]

KOPPU (NANDO) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 90 km/hr
+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 85 km/hr
+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 85 km/hr
+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 85 km/hr
+ Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 85 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 85 km/hr

TROPICAL STORM KOPPU [NANDO/16W/0915]
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 007
12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT) Mon 14 September 2009
Source: T2K ANALYSIS / JTWC WARNING #005
# View: Advisory Archives (2004-2009)

Tropical Storm NANDO (16W) currently intensifying as it moves Westward closer to Western Guangdong and Hainan Island.

*Residents and visitors along Southern China including Hainan Island should closely monitor the progress of KOPPU (NANDO).

*Kindly refer to your local warnings & bulletins issued by your country's official weather agency. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only.

+ Forecast Outlook: KOPPU is expected to turn WNW across the South China Sea within the next 24 hours and shall make landfall over Western Guangdong tomorrow afternoon. KOPPU will dissipate upon moving overland across the mountains of Western Guangdong on Wednesday Sep 16.

+ Effects: KOPPU's large circulation remains over the South China Sea. Its Northern, NW and Western outer rainbands continues to spread across the coastal areas of Southern China including Hainan Island. Rains and winds of not more than 60 kph can be expected along the outerbands...Stormy conditions likely tonight as KOPPU moves closer to Western Guangdong. 1-day rainfall accumulations of 50 up to 200 mm can be expected along NANDO's rainbands with isolated accumulations of up to 300 mm near its center. Residents in low-lying areas & steep slopes must remain alert & seek evacuation for possible life-threatening flash floods, mudslides & landslides due to the anticipated heavy rains brought about by this system. Precautionary measures must be initiated if necessary.

[Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!]

Time/Date: 12:00 PM PST Mon September 14 2009
Location of Center: 19.9º N Lat 115.4º E Lon
Distance 1: 295 km (160 nm) SSE of Hong Kong
Distance 2: 315 km (170 nm) SE of Macau
Distance 3: 535 km (290 nm) East of Haikou, Hainan
Distance 4: 580 km (313 nm) ESE of Zhanjiang, China
Distance 5: 580 km (313 nm) WNW of Laoag City
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 85 kph (45 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 100 kph (55 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Storm
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 1-3 feet [0.3-0.9 m]
Central Pressure: 989 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: WNW @ 24 kph (13 kts)
General Direction: Western Guangdong
Size (in Diameter): 590 km (320 nm) / Average
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 16 ft (4.8 m)
T2K Final TrackMap (for Public): 12 PM PST Mon Sep 14
JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 00Z Mon Sep 14
Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: 8 AM Mon Sep 14
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 2-days Ahead
Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop