Typhoon Kammuri to impact Philippines

IR Satellite image Typhoon Kammuri

Typhoon Kammuri over the western North Pacific east of the Philippines is moving westward at 9 knots with max winds of 70 knots. Environmental conditions are favorable for further intensification and Kammuri is expected to reach near 100 knots prior to making landfall over the Philippines in about 24 hours. 

Typhoon Kammuri estimated wind field

 

 

The center of kammuri is forecast to pass near Subic Bay and Manila before passing westward over the South China Sea.

Typhoon Kammuri forecast track via JTWC

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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