for Wednesday, 20 January 2010 [8:37 AM PST]
for Wednesday, 20 January 2010 [8:37 AM PST]
Current Storm Information
+ Forecast Outlook: 01W is expected to continue moving NW and will make landfall over Southern Vietnam today...will dissipate over land afterwards. 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.
Time/Date: 6:00 AM PST Wed Jan 20 2010
Location of Center: 9.9º N Lat 107.4º E Lon
Distance 1: 125 km (68 nm) SE of Ho Chi Minh City
Distance 2: 325 km (175 nm) ESE of Phnom Penh City
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 45 kph (25 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 65 kph (35 kts)
6-hr Rain Amounts (near the center): 100 mm [Moderate]
Minimum Central Pressure: 1002 millibars (hPa)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: TD
Present Movement: NW @ 20 kph (11 kts)
Towards: Southern Vietnam
Size (in Diameter): --- km (--- nm) / N/A
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 8 ft (2.4 m)
Coastal Storm Surge Height: 0 feet [0 m]
Wunder TrackMap (for Public): 8 PM PST Tue Jan 19
+ Effects & Hazards: 01W's dissipating and loose rainbands continues to spread and affect SE and Southern Vietnam including Cambodia...Moderate to heavy rains can be expected. 6-hr total rainfall amounts of 5 up to 25 mm (light rain) can be expected along the outer and inner bands...with isolated amounts of 100 mm (moderate rain) near the center of 01W. Click here to view the latest NOAA's eTRaP graphic on the storm's rainfall amount. Residents in low-lying areas & steep slopes must remain alert & seek evacuation for possible life-threatening flash floods, mudslides & landslides due to the anticipated heavy rains brought about by this system. Precautionary measures must be initiated if necessary.
+ Current NE Monsoon Intensity: LIGHT >> Sunny to mostly cloudy skies with passing drizzle to occasional rains can be expected along the following affected areas: SOUTHERN MINDANAO. Light to moderate cool northeasterly winds (not in excess of 35 kph) can be expected along 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!]
