Typhoon NIDA is now being sheared off as strong NE winds affects the system

NIDA (26W) MAX WIND SPEED PER AGENCY:

+ USA (JTWC/1-min avg): 120 km/hr
+ Japan (JMA/10-min avg): 110 km/hr
+ Korea (KMA/10-min avg): 120 km/hr
+ Hong Kong (HKO/10-min avg): 110 km/hr
+ Taiwan (CWB/10-min avg): 105 km/hr
+ Beijing (NMC/2-min avg): 95 kph

TYPHOON NIDA [26W/0922]
T2K PUBLIC ADVISORY NUMBER 031
12:00 PM PST (04:00 GMT)
Wed 02 December 2009
Source: T2K Analysis/JTWC Warning #041 & SatFix
# View: Advisory Archives (2004-2009)

Typhoon NIDA is now being sheared off as strong NE winds affects the system...its low-level circulation center now tracking WSW, detaching from its mid-level circulation center...will be downgraded into a Tropical Storm later this afternoon.

*Cooler dry air, increasing upper-level winds (aka. Vertical Wind Shear) and slightly lower sea surface temperatures are the ones that contribute for the weakening 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 Wed Dec 02 2009
Location of Eye: 20.7º N Lat 135.6º E Lon
Distance 1: 740 km (400 nm) SW of Iwo To
Distance 2: 60 km (33 nm) East of P.A.R.
Distance 3: 1,415 km (765 nm) ENE of Batanes, PH
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 120 kph (65 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 150 kph (80 kts)
6-hr Rain Amounts (near the center): 250 mm [Heavy]
Minimum Central Pressure: 974 millibars (hPa)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: Category 1
Present Movement: WSW @ 07 kph (04 kts)
Towards: Western Pacific Ocean
Size (in Diameter): 760 km (410 nm) / Large
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 24 ft (7.3 m)
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 4-5 feet [1.2-1.7 m]
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 8 AM PST Wed Dec 02

+ Forecast Outlook: NIDA's low-level center (1,000-15,000 feet) is expected to track WSW into the Philippine Sea in the next 2 days and dissipate...while its mid-level center (16,000-30,000 feet) is expected to recurve into the middle latitudes and become an extratropical system. 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 of NIDA. Click here to view the latest NOAA's eTRaP graphic on the storm's rainfall amount.

+ Current NE Monsoon Intensity: MODERATE >> Partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies with passing occasional light rains can be expected along the following affected areas: LUZON, BICOL REGION, MASBATE AND NORTHERN VISAYAS. Light to moderate northeasterly winds (not in excess of 40 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!]
External Links for TY NIDA (27W)

View NOAA-CIRA's Latest Wind Analysis
JTWC Latest Tracking Chart: wp2609.gif
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 2-days 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