NIDA (26W) downgraded to a Typhoon...still at Category 4...still barely moving.

NIDA (26W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 230 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 175 km/hr
+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 185 km/hr
+ Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 185 km/hr
+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 185 km/hr
+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 185 kph

TYPHOON NIDA [26W/0922]
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 022
12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT)
Sun 29 November 2009
Source: T2K Analysis/JTWC Warning #029 & SatFix
# View: Advisory Archives (2004-2009)

NIDA (26W) downgraded to a Typhoon...still at Category 4...still barely moving.

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

*Do not use this for life or death decision. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only. Kindly refer to your country's official weather agency for local warnings, advisories & bulletins.

Current Storm Information

Time/Date: 12:00 PM PST Sun Nov 29 2009
Location of Eye: 19.4º N Lat 139.3º E Lon
Distance 1: 635 km (343 nm) SSW of Iwo To
Distance 2: 450 km (240 nm) East of P.A.R.
Distance 3: 1,790 km (965 nm) ENE of Extreme N.Luzon, PH
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 230 kph (125 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 280 kph (150 kts)
6-hr Rain Amounts (near the center): 250 mm [Heavy]
Minimum Central Pressure: 929 millibars (hPa)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: Category 4
Present Movement: Quasi-Stationary
Towards: Iwo To-Chichi Jima Islands
Size (in Diameter): 775 km (420 nm) / Large
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 37 ft (11.2 m)
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 13-18 feet [4.0-5.5 m]
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 8 AM PST Sun Nov 29

+ Forecast Outlook: NIDA is expected to drift very slowly northward and will start decaying within the next 2 days. The 3 to 5-day Long-Range Forecast shows the system downgraded to a Tropical Storm as strong upper-level winds (Vertical Wind Shear) affects the system on Wednesday morning (8AM Dec 02: 22.3N 140.3E)...about 295 km SSW of Iwo To. NIDA will continue to rapidly decay - turning more to the West slowly and dissipate to the SW of Iwo To beginning Thursday until Friday (8AM Dec 03: 22.8N 140.2E...8AM Dec 4: 22.5N 139.5E). There are still some models that forecast the soon-to-be-dissipating system tracking West to WSW into the Philippine Sea due to the strong surge of NE Monsoon (Amihan) approaching from China. Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, so a turn to the left or right of its future track and other possibilities must be considered.

+ Effects & Hazards: NIDA is not affecting any major islands at this time. 6-hr total rainfall amounts of 5 up to 150 mm (light to moderate rain) can be expected along the outer and inner bands...with isolated amounts of 250 mm (heavy rain) near the center or EyeWall of Nida. Click here to view the latest NOAA's eTRaP graphic on the storm's rainfall amount.

+ Current NE Monsoon Intensity: LIGHT >> Sunny, clear to cloudy skies with possible passing rains, squalls (subasko) can be expected along the following affected areas: PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND EASTERN LUZON. Light to moderate northeasterly winds (not in excess of 35 kph) can be expected on these areas.

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