Tropical Storm NANMADOL (EMONG) StormWatch No. 01

David Michael, July 2, 2017, Tropical Cyclone Update, 0

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TROPICAL STORM NANMADOL (EMONG) STORMWATCH #001 Issued at: 1:00 PM PhT (05:00 GMT) Sunday 02 July 2017 Next update: Monday Afternoon, 03 July 2017
Current Status and Outlook	The small Tropical Disturbance (LPA) over the North Philippine Sea, east of Northern Luzon has rapidly developed into a Tropical Depression this morning and is now Tropical Storm NANMADOL (EMONG). This storm is not a threat to the Philippines and will eventually exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow morning (Monday, July 03).
Where is Nanmadol (Emong)?	As of 11:00 AM PhT today, July 02…0300 GMT. The center was located over the North Philippine Sea (near 21.2N 126.5E), about 478 km east-northeast of Basco, Batanes or 423 km south-southeast of Ishigakijima.
How strong is it?	Maximum Sustained Winds (10-min avg): 65 kph near the center…Gustiness: 85 kph
Where is it heading?	It was moving Northwest @ 36 kph, towards Yaeyama Island Chain.
Forecast Highlights	The Global Typhoon Models (GTM) are showing that TS Nanmadol (Emong) will rapidly strengthen into a Severe Tropical Storm (STS) upon exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow morning. The latest Day 2 Forecast (July 4) shows TS Nanmadol (Emong) passing over Western Japan. This forecast is at LOW CONFIDENCE. TS Nanmadol (Emong) is far away to directly affect any part of the Philippines.
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Issued by: David Michael V. Padua for WeatherPhilippines

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