Tag Archives: Typhoon

TS Meranti Saturday update

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

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 … Continue reading →

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Significant Typhoon likely over Western North Pacific

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

TD16 over the western North Pacific, located about 175 NM WNW of Guam has been moving towards the WNW and is forecast to become a tropical storm within 12 hours and a typhoon in 36-48 hours.  This storm could reach … Continue reading →

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Super Typhoon Nepartak update

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Super Typhoon Nepartak at 1200 UTC  was located about 196 NM SSE of Taipei, Taiwan and was moving WNW at 8 knots.  Maximum winds were estimated to be 140 knots.  Typhoon force winds extend outward 45 NM to the southwest … Continue reading →

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