NIDA (VINTA) weakens into a weak Tropical Depression...will dissipate within the next 12 hours.

NIDA (VINTA/26W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 45 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 45 km/hr
+ Philippines (PAGASA/10-min avg): 55 km/hr
+ Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 45 km/hr

TROPICAL DEPRESSION NIDA [VINTA/26W/0922]
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 033 [FINAL]
12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT)
Thu 03 December 2009
Source: T2K Analysis/JTWC Final Warning #045 & SatFix
# View: Advisory Archives (2004-2009)

NIDA (VINTA) weakens into a weak Tropical Depression...will dissipate within the next 12 hours.

*This is the Final T2K Advisory on 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 Thu Dec 03 2009
Location of Center: 21.7º N Lat 134.3º E Lon
Distance 1: 835 km (450 nm) SE of Okinawa, Japan
Distance 2: 1,280 km (690 nm) ENE of Basco, Batanes
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 45 kph (25 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 65 kph (35kts)
6-hr Rain Amounts (near the center): 250 mm [Heavy]
Minimum Central Pressure: 1002 millibars (hPa)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: TD
Present Movement: NW @ 05 kph (03 kts)
Towards: Western Pacific Ocean
Size (in Diameter): --- km (--- nm) / N/A
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 15 ft (4.5 m)
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 0 feet [0 m]
Wunder Final TrackMap (for Public): 8 AM PST Thu Dec 03

+ Forecast Outlook: NIDA's exposed, low-level center (1,000-15,000 feet), devoid of cloud convection is expected to continue moving NW into the Northern Philippine Sea in the next 12 hours and dissipate. 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: N/A. 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 of NIDA. Click here to view the latest NOAA's eTRaP graphic on the storm's rainfall amount.

+ Current NE Monsoon Intensity: MODERATE >> Mostly cloudy skies with passing occasional rains can be expected along the following affected areas: LUZON, BICOL REGION, MASBATE AND NORTHERN VISAYAS. Light to moderate cool northeasterly winds (not in excess of 40 kph) can be expected on these areas.

+ Tropical Cyclone Watch:

Tropical Disturbance 97W (LPA) has started losing convection during the past 6 hours...currently located near lat 15.5N lon 141.9E...or about 385 km NW of Guam...with 1-min maximum sustained winds of 40 kph near the center...moving North @ 17 kph. This system may develop into a Tropical Cyclone within the next 24 hours. Watch out for a separate page on this disturbance if it becomes a Tropical Cyclone.

[Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!]
External Links for TD NIDA (VINTA)

View NOAA-CIRA's Latest Wind Analysis
JTWC Latest Tracking Chart: wp2609.gif
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 1-day Ahead
NASA-JAXA TMI Page: Latest Rainrate 01
EORC-JAXA TRMM Page: Latest Rainrate 02
Zoomed Satellite Pic: NOAA's Near Real-Time
Wunderground Animation: 6-12 hr. GIF Loop