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Jangmi Brings Wind and Rain to Okinawa

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Tropical Storm Jangmi brought wind and rain to Okinawa on Monday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Monday the center of Tropical Storm Jangmi was located at latitude 27.3°N and longitude 128.0°E which put the center about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Okinawa.  Jangmi was moving toward the north at 13 m.p.h. (21 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 85 m.p.h. (130 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 982 mb.

Tropical Storm Jangmi brought wind and rain to Okinawa on Monday.  A weather station at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa (RODN) reported a sustained wind speed of 52 m.p.h. (84 km/h) and a wind gust of 71 m.p.h. (115 km/h).

Former Typhoon Jangmi weakened back to a tropical storm Monday.  A large eye with a diameter of 60 miles (95 km) was still present at the center of Tropical Storm Jangmi.  The eye was surrounded by a broken ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Jangmi was pulling drier air around the western and southern parts of Jangmi’s circulation.  Thunderstorms were still occurring in bands in the eastern and northern parts of Tropical Storm Jangmi.  Bands in the western and southern sides of Jangmi’s circulation consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.

Storms near the center of Jangmi generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away to the northeast of the tropical storm.  However, the removal of mass in the upper levels of the atmosphere was less than the convergence of mass in the lower levels.  So, the surface pressure increased gradually.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Jangmi was still large.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 205 miles (330 km) from the center of Jangmi’s circulation.

Tropical Storm Jangmi will move through an environment that will be unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Jangmi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 26°C. It will move under the eastern part of an upper level trough that is over the east coast of China.  The upper level trough will produce southwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Jangmi’s circulation.  Those winds will cause the moderate vertical wind shear. Tropical Storm Jangmi will continue to weaken slowly during the next 24 hours.

The upper level trough over the east coast of China will steer Tropical Storm Jangmi toward the northeast during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, the center of Jangmi will move over the northern Ryukyu Islands.  The center of Tropical Storm Jangmi will be southeast of Kyushu in 18 hours.

Tropical Storm Jangmi will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to the northern Ryukyu Islands.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations. Jangmi will also bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu.

Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Okinawa

Typhoon Jangmi was approaching Okinawa on Sunday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Typhoon Jangmi was located at latitude 23.3°N and longitude 127.7°E which put the center about 255 miles (410 km) south of Okinawa.  Jangmi was moving toward the north at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 85 m.p.h. (135 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 105 m.p.h. (165 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 973 mb.

The northern part of Typhoon Jangmi was already affecting Okinawa on Sunday morning.  A weather station at Kadena Air Force Base (RODN) was reporting a sustained wind speed of 25 m.p.h. (40 km/h) and a wind gusts of 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) even though the center of Jangmi was 255 miles (410 km) south of the station.

Typhoon Jangmi continued to intensify slowly during Saturday night.   A very large circular eye was at the center of Typhoon Jangmi.  The eye had a diameter of 80 miles (130 km).  The eye was surrounded by a broken ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center Jangmi’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Jangmi generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Typhoon Jangmi was large.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 90 miles (145 km) from the center of Jangmi’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 230 miles (370 km) from the center of Typhoon Jangmi.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Jangmi was 12.7.  The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 29.7 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 42.4.

Typhoon Jangmi will move into an environment that will become unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Jangmi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 26°C.  It will move under the eastern part of an upper level trough that is over the east coast of China.  The upper level trough will produce southwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Jangmi’s circulation.  Those winds will cause the vertical wind shear to increase.  Typhoon Jangmi will start to weaken slowly when the vertical wind shear increases.

Typhoon Jangmi will move around the western end of a high pressure system that is over the Western North Pacific Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Jangmi toward the north during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Jangmi will reach Okinawa in 18 hours.

Typhoon Jangmi will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to the Ryukyu Islands including Okinawa.  Heavy rain is could cause flash floods in some locations.  Typhoon Jangmi could also cause a storm surge of up to 10 feet (3 meters) along portions of the coasts of the Ryukyu Islands.

 

Jangmi Strengthens to a Typhoon

Former Tropical Storm Jangmi strengthened to a typhoon on Saturday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Typhoon Jangmi was located at latitude 19.7°N and longitude 128.8°E which put the center about 500 miles (805 km) south of Okinawa.  Jangmi was moving toward the north-northwest at 14 m.p.h. (22 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 90 m.p.h. (145 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 979 mb.

Former Tropical Storm Jangmi strengthened to a typhoon south of Okinawa on Saturday.  A very large circular eye formed at the center of Typhoon Jangmi.  The eye had a diameter of 70 miles (110 km).  The eye was surrounded by a broken ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center Jangmi’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Jangmi generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Typhoon Jangmi was large.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 90 miles (145 km) from the center of Jangmi’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 205 miles (335 km) from the center of Typhoon Jangmi.

Typhoon Jangmi will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Jangmi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge that is southwest of Japan.  The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear. Typhoon Jangmi will intensify during the next 24 hours.

Typhoon Jangmi will move around the western end of a high pressure system that is over the Western North Pacific Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Jangmi toward the north-northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Typhoon Jangmi will approach Okinawa in 36 hours.

Typhoon Jangmi will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to the Ryukyu Islands including Okinawa.  Heavy rain is could cause flash floods in some locations.  Typhoon Jangmi could also cause a storm surge of up to 10 feet (3 meters) along portions of the coasts of the Ryukyu Islands.

Tropical Storm Jangmi Continues to Intensify

Tropical Storm Jangmi continued to intensify over the Western North Pacific Ocean on Friday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Storm Jangmi was located at latitude 17.0°N and longitude 130.4°E which put the center about 705 miles (1135 km) south-southeast of Okinawa.  Jangmi was moving toward the west-northwest at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 989 mb.

Tropical Storm Jangmi continued to intensify as it moved over the Western North Pacific Ocean south-southeast of the Ryukyu Islands on Friday.  The inner end of a rainband wrapped around the center of Jangmi’s circulation.  Other bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Jangmi.  Storms near the center of Jangmi generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Jangmi was large.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 185 miles (295 km) from the center of Jangmi’s circulation.

Tropical Storm Jangmi will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Jangmi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge that is south of Japan. The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear.  Tropical Storm Jangmi will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Jangmi is likely strengthen to a typhoon.

Tropical Storm Jangmi will move around the western end of a high pressure system that is over the Western North Pacific Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Jangmi toward the northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Jangmi will approach the southern Ryukyu Islands in 48 hours.

Tropical Storm Jangmi is likely to be a typhoon when it approaches the southern Ryukyu Islands.  Jangmi will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to the Ryukyu Islands.  Heavy rain is could cause flash floods in some locations.

Tropical Storm Jangmi Gradually Strengthening

Tropical Storm Jangmi gradually strengthened on Thursday as it moved over the Western North Pacific Ocean southeast of the Ryukyu Islands.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Jangmi was located at latitude 15.7°N and longitude 133.3°E which put the center about 855 miles (1380 km) south-southeast of Okinawa.  Jangmi was moving toward the northwest at 13 m.p.h. (21 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 997 mb.

Tropical Storm Jangmi strengthened gradually on Thursday.  More thunderstorms formed near the center of Jangmi’s circulation.  More thunderstorms also developed in bands in the western and southern parts of Tropical Storm Jangmi.  Bands in the eastern and northern parts of Jangmi’s circulation still consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.  Storms near the center of Jangmi generated a little more upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm.  The removal of a little more mass caused the surface pressure to decrease slowly.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Jangmi was still large.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 175 miles (280 km) from the center of Jangmi’s circulation.

Tropical Storm Jangmi will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Jangmi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge that is south of Japan.  The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear.  Tropical Storm Jangmi will intensify during the next 24 hours.  The large circulation around Jangmi could cause it to intensify slowly at times.  Jangmi could strengthen to a typhoon within 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Jangmi will move around the western end of a high pressure system that is over the Western North Pacific Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Jangmi toward the northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Jangmi will approach the southern Ryukyu Islands in three days.

Typhoon Halong Passes South of Tokyo

Typhoon Halong passed south of Tokyo on Wednesday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Typhoon Halong was located at latitude 32.8°N and longitude 140.3°E which put the center about 195 miles (315 km) south of Tokyo, Japan.  Halong was moving toward the northeast at 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 125 m.p.h. (200 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 155 m.p.h. (250 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 946 mb.

Typhoon Halong was starting to weaken as it passed south of Tokyo on Wednesday.  A circular eye with a diameter of 25 miles (40 km) was still present at the center of Halong’s circulation.  The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Typhoon Halong.  Storms near the center of Halong generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away to the east of the typhoon.  The removal of mass was less than the inflow of mass in the lower levels of the atmosphere.  So, the surface pressure was increasing.

The circulation around Typhoon Halong increased in size on Wednesday.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 40 miles (65 km) from the center of Halong’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 140 miles (225 km) from the center of Typhoon Halong.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Halong was 23.6.  The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 13.9 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 37.5.  Typhoon Halong was similar in intensity to Hurricane Dennis when Dennis hit Northwest Florida in 2005.  Halong is bigger than Dennis was.

Typhoon Halong will move through an environment that will become more unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Halong will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 26°C.  It will move under the southern extent of the upper level westerly winds in the middle latitudes.  The upper level westerly winds will blow toward the top of Halong’s circulation.  Those winds will cause the vertical wind shear to increase.  Cooler Sea Surface Temperatures and more vertical wind shear will cause Typhoon Halong to weaken during the next 24 hours.  Halong is likely to make a transition to an extratropical cyclone during the next few days.

The upper level westerly winds will steer Typhoon Halong quickly toward the east during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Typhoon Halong will move away from Japan on Thursday.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Nakri former southwest of Iwo To.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Tropical Storm Nakri was located at latitude 22.3°N and longitude 136.0°E which put the center about 625 miles (1010 km) south-southeast of Okinawa.  Nakri was moving toward the northwest at 18 m.p.h. (30 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 1000 mb.

Tropical Storm Podul Churns Westward

Tropical Storm Podul churned westward over the Western North Pacific Ocean on Sunday.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Podul was located at latitude 21.2°N and longitude 132.7°E which put the center about 510 miles (820 km) southeast of Okinawa.  Podul was moving toward the west at 14 m.p.h. (22 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 990 mb.

The structure of Tropical Storm Podul did not change much on Sunday.  An upper level ridge over China and Japan continue to produce northeasterly winds that blew toward the top of Podul’s circulation.  Those winds caused moderate vertical wind shear.  The wind shear was caused the distribution of thunderstorms in Tropical Storm Podul to be asymmetrical.  Thunderstorms were occurring in bands in the southern half of Podul’s circulation.  Bands in the northern side of Tropical Storm Podul consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Podul was small.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 75 miles (120 km) from the center of Podul’s circulation.

Tropical Storm Podul will move through an environment that will be somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Podul will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  However, the upper level ridge over China and Japan will continue to cause vertical wind shear.  The vertical wind shear will continue to  inhibit intensification.  Tropical Storm Podul could intensify slowly during the next 24 hours if the wind shear does not get any stronger.  Podul could strengthen to a typhoon on Monday.

Tropical Storm Podul will move around the southern side of a high pressure system that is south of Japan. The high pressure system will steer Podul toward the west during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Podul will approach the southern Ryukyu Islands in 36 hours.  Podul could approach Taiwan in 48 hours.

Krosa Strengthens to a Typhoon

Former Tropical Storm Krosa strengthened to a typhoon over the Western North Pacific Ocean north of the Marianas on Sunday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Typhoon Krosa was located at latitude 23.3°N and longitude 145.4°E which put the center about 270 miles (435 km) north of Agrihan.  Krosa was moving toward the north-northeast at 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 100 m.p.h. (160 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 971 mb.

Former Tropical Storm Krosa strengthened to a typhoon north of the Marianas on Sunday.  The inner end of a rainband wrapped around the northern and western sides of the center of Typhoon Krosa.  Other bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Krosa’s circulation.  Storms near the center of Krosa generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Typhoon Krosa became more symmetrical on Sunday.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 45 miles (75 km) from the center of Krosa’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 195 miles (315 km) from the center of Typhoon Krosa.

Tropical Storm Krosa will move through and environment somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Krosa will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 28°C.  It will move under the eastern side of an upper level low centered southeast of Japan.  The upper level low will produce southerly winds that will blow toward the top of Krosa’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear. The vertical wind shear will inhibit intensification, but the wind shear may not be enough to prevent intensification. Typhoon Krosa could intensify during the next 24 hours.

Typhoon Krosa will move around the western end of a high pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Krosa toward the north during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Krosa will pass east of Iwo To.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, former Tropical Storm Co-may strengthened back to a tropical storm near Okinawa.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Co-may was located at latitude 26.8°N and longitude 127.6°E which put the center about 15 miles (25 km) northeast of Okinawa.  Co-may was moving toward the west at 16 m.p.h. (26 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 986 mb.

Tropical Storm Co-may Brings Wind and Rain to Northern Luzon

Tropical Storm Co-may brought wind and rain to northern Luzon on Thursday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Co-may was located at latitude 17.5°N and longitude 120.6°E which put the center about 10 miles (15 km) east of Vigan, Philippines.  Co-may was moving toward the northeast at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 70 m.p.h. (110 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 85 m.p.h. (135 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 980 mb.

The center of former Typhoon Co-may made landfall on the coast of northwestern Luzon west of Baguio on Thursday.  Co-may weakened back to a tropical storm after the center of circulation moved inland over Luzon.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Co-may was small.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 60 miles (95 km) from the center of Co-may’s circulation.

Tropical Storm Co-may will continue to produce strong winds and locally heavy rain in northern Luzon during the next few hours.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods and mudslides.  Co-may is likely to cause widespread outages of electricity in northern Luzon.  Tropical Storm Co-may could also cause a storm surge of up to 7 feet (2 meters) along the coast of northwestern Luzon.

Tropical Storm Co-may will get pulled toward the northeast by the much larger circulation around Tropical Storm Francisco.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Co-may will move north of Luzon in a few hours.  Tropical Storm Co-may will pass east of Taiwan on Friday.

Tropical Storm Co-may will continue to weaken as it moves across northern Luzon.  Co-may will move through an environment that will be unfavorable for intensification after it moves north of Luzon.  Co-may will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  However, it will move under the southeastern side of an upper level low that is centered over the east coast of China.  The upper level low will produce southwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Co-may’s circulation. Those winds will cause strong vertical wind shear.  The strong vertical wind shear will cause Tropical Storm Co-may to continue to weaken when it moves north of Luzon.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, the center of Tropical Storm Francisco moved west of Okinawa and Tropical Storm Krosa formed west of the Marianas.

At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Francisco was located at latitude 27.0°N and longitude 124.3°E which put the center about 180 miles (290 km) west of Okinawa.  Francisco was moving toward the west-northwest at 23 m.p.h. (37 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 991 mb.

At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Krosa was located at latitude 16.5°N and longitude 143.3°E which put the center about 170 miles (280 km) west-northwest of Tinian. Krosa was moving toward the north at 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 999 mb.

Co-may Strengthens to a Typhoon

Former Tropical Storm Co-may strengthened to a typhoon over the Western North Pacific Ocean west of northern Luzon on Thursday.  At 5:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Co-may was located at latitude 16.2°N and longitude 119.6°E which put the center about 65 miles (105 km) west of Baguio, Philippines.  Co-may was moving toward the east at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 100 m.p.h. (160 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 974 mb.

Former Tropical Storm Co-may strengthened to a typhoon as it approached the coast of northwestern Luzon on Thursday.  Numerous thunderstorms were occurring near the center of Co-may’s circulation.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Typhoon Co-may.  Storms near the center of Co-may generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Typhoon Co-may was small.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 20 miles (30 km) from the center of Co-may’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 100 miles (160 km) from the center of Typhoon Co-may.

Typhoon Co-may will move through an environment somewhat favorable for intensification during the next few hours.  Co-may will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the southeastern side of an upper level low that is centered over the east coast of China.  The upper level low will produce southwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Co-may’s circulation.  Those winds will cause moderate vertical wind shear. The vertical wind shear will inhibit intensification, but the wind shear may not be enough to prevent intensification. Typhoon Co-may could intensify a little more during the next few hours.

Typhoon Co-may will get pulled toward the northeast by the much larger circulation around Tropical Storm Francisco.  On its anticipated track, Typhoon Co-may will make landfall on the coast of northern Luzon near Bolinao in a few hours.  The center of Co-may will pass just west of Baguio.  The center will pass south of Vigan.

Typhoon Co-may will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to northern Luzon.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods and mudslides.  Typhoon Co-may is likely to cause widespread outages of electricity in northern Luzon.  Co-may could also cause a storm surge of up to 7 feet (2 meters) along the coast of northwestern Luzon.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, the center of Tropical Storm Francisco was approaching  Okinawa.  At 5:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Francisco was located at latitude 25.2°N and longitude 127.4°E which put the center about 110 miles (175 km) south of Okinawa.  Francisco was moving toward the north at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 987 mb.