Tropical Storm Maka

MAKA (01C) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 65 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 55 km/hr TROPICAL STORM MAKA [01C]
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 003
12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT) Mon 17 August 2009
Source: T2K ANALYSIS / JTWC WARNING #010
# View: Advisory Archives (2004-2009) Tropical Storm MAKA (01C) barely moving as it weakens near the Central Pacific Ocean.

*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: MAKA is expected to move WNW for the next 24 to 36 hours and intensify slowly. The 5-day Long-Range Forecast shows MAKA continuing on its WNW-ward track, passing very close to the south of Wake Island on Thursday Aug 20.

+ Effects: None

[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 August 17 2009
Location of Center: 16.5º N Lat 172.6º E Lon
Distance 1: 705 km (380 nm) SE of Wake Island
Distance 2: 790 km (427 nm) West of International Dateline
Distance 3: 3,005 km (1,623 nm) ENE of Hagatna, Guam
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 65 kph (35 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 85 kph (45 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: Tropical Storm
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 1-3 feet [0.3-0.9 m]
Central Pressure: 996 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: WNW @ 05 kph (03 kts)
General Direction: NW Pacific Ocean
Size (in Diameter): --- km (-- nm) / N/A
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 18 ft (5.4 m)
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 8 AM PST Mon Aug 17
JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 00Z Mon Aug 17
Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: 2 PM Sun Aug 16
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 120 hrs lead
Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop