TS Meranti IR Satellite Photo
TD 16 has deepened rapidly over the western North Pacific with max winds now at 45 knots and forecasts suggest that Meranti will reach typhoon strength in 24 hours. Meranti could make landfall on Taiwan about 0600UTC on the 14th with max winds of 110-120 knots. At landfall hurricane force winds will likely extend outward about 40-50NM.
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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.
