Typhoon VAMCO (11W)

VAMCO (11W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 125 km/hr
+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 120 km/hr
+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 120 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 120 km/hr
+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 120 km/hr TYPHOON VAMCO [11W/0910]

T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 005
12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT) Wed 19 August 2009
Source: T2K ANALYSIS / JTWC WARNING #009
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VAMCO (11W) strengthens into a Typhoon.

*Residents and visitors along Iwo To & Chichi Jima should closely monitor the progress of VAMCO.

*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: VAMCO is expected to track NNW during the next 1 to 2 days. The 5-day Long-Range Forecast shows VAMCO reaching its potential peak strength of 195 kph (Category 3) on Saturday, Aug 22 while remaining over the open seas of the Western Pacific Ocean.

+ 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 Wed August 19 2009
Location of Center: 17.6º N Lat 157.6º E Lon
Distance 1: 835 km (450 nm) SSE of Marcus Island
Distance 2: 970 km (523 nm) WSW of Wake Island
Distance 3: 1,305 km (705 nm) ENE of Saipan
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 120 kph (65 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 150 kph (80 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: Category 1
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 4-5 feet [1.2-1.7 m]
Central Pressure: 974 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: NNE @ 05 kph (03 kts)
General Direction: NW Pacific Ocean
Size (in Diameter): 555 km (300 nm) / Average
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 19 ft (5.7 m)
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 8 AM PST Wed Aug 19
JTWC Ship Avoidance TrackMap: 00Z Wed Aug 19
Multi-Agency Forecast TrackMap: 8 AM Wed Aug 19
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 120 hrs lead
Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop