TROPICAL STORM KROVANH [12W/0911]

KROVANH (12W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 100 km/hr
+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 95 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 95 km/hr
+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 95 km/hr
+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 90 km/hr TROPICAL STORM KROVANH [12W/0911]


T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 008 [FINAL]
6:00 AM PST (22:00 GMT) Tue 01 September 2009
Source: T2K ANALYSIS / JTWC WARNING #016 (FINAL)
# View: Advisory Archives (2004-2009)

KROVANH (12W) losing tropical characteristics while moving faster NNE, away from Japan.

*This is the Final Advisory on this storm.

*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: KROVANH is expected to complete its extratropical transition this afternoon.

+ Effects: KROVANH's northern circulation just affecting the areas of Hokkaido in Northern Japan...Strong winds with moderate to heavy rains can be expected along its rain bands today. 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. Possible coastal Storm Surge flooding of up to 3 feet above normal tide levels...accompanied by large and dangerous battering waves...is possible along the coastal areas of Honshu. Very minimal damage is likely on this type of storm surge.

[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: 6:00 AM PST Tue September 01 2009
Location of Center: 39.4º N Lat 144.1º E Lon
Distance 1: 460 km (248 nm) SE of Sapporo, Japan
Distance 2: 565 km (305 nm) NE of Tokyo, Japan
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 100 kph (55 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 130 kph (70 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Storm
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 1-3 feet [0.3-0.9 m]
Central Pressure: 982 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: NNE @ 44 kph (24 kts)
General Direction: Kuril Islands
Size (in Diameter): 465 km (250 nm) / Average
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 18 ft (5.4 m)
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 2 AM PST Tue Sep 01
JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 18Z Mon Aug 31
Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: 2 AM Tue Sep 01
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 24 hrs lead
Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop