Typhoon Melor moves through Philippines

Joint Typhoon Center forecast track for Typhoon Melor

Typhoon Melor at 21Z 14 Dec 2015 was located 134 NM southeast of Manila, Philippines and was moving west-northwest at 08 knots with max winds of 90 knots and significant waves of up to 35 feet (10.7 meters) over open ocean. Melor  is forecast to turn west and move out over the South China Sea by 15Z on the 15th, then turning southwestward and weakening.

About Fred Pickhardt

I am a marine meteorologist and sailed briefly with American Export Lines in the Far East trade after graduating from State University of New York Maritime College. I have extensive experience in weather analysis, weather forecasting, optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic weather event reconstructions. I founded Ocean Weather Services and as Owner and Chief Consultant currently provide optimum ship routing services and forensic marine weather reports to the maritime industry.
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