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Tropical Storm Co-may Drops Heavy Rain on Taiwan

Tropical Storm Co-may dropped heavy rain on Taiwan on Friday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Storm Co-may was located at latitude 22.8°N and longitude 123.9°E which put the center about 200 miles (320 km) southeast of Taipei, Taiwan.  Co-may was moving toward the northeast at 41 m.p.h. (67 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 997 mb.

Even though the center of Tropical Storm Co-may was passing east of Taiwan, bands in the western side of Co-may’s circulation were dropping heavy rain on parts of southern Taiwan.

Heavy Rain Advisories were in effect for parts of southern Taiwan.

Strong vertical wind shear was causing Tropical Storm Co-may to weaken as it passed east of Taiwan on Friday.  An upper level low centered over eastern China was producing strong southwesterly winds that were blowing toward the top of Co-may’s circulation.  Those winds were causing strong vertical wind shear.  The strong vertical wind shear was causing Tropical Storm Co-may to weaken.

The distribution of wind speeds in Tropical Storm Co-may became asymmetrical when Co-may weakened.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 115 miles (185 km) in the southeastern quadrant of Co-may’s circulation.  The winds in the other parts of Tropical Storm Co-may were blowing at less than tropical storm force.

Tropical Storm Co-may will move through an environment that will be unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Co-may will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  However, it will move under the eastern side of the upper level low that is centered over eastern China.  The upper level low will continue to produce strong 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 weaken to a tropical depression during the next 24 hours.

The upper low over eastern China will steer Tropical Storm Co-may quickly toward the northeast during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Co-may will move across the southern Ryukyu Islands.

Tropical Storm Co-may will bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to the southern Ryukyu Islands.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, former Tropical Storm Francisco weakened to a tropical depression north of Taiwan and Tropical Storm Krosa strengthened gradually west of the Marianas.

At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Depression Francisco was located at latitude 26.2°N and longitude 121.4°E which put the center about 75 miles (120 km) north of Taipei, Taiwan.  Francisco was moving toward the west-southwest at 11 m.p.h. (17 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 993 mb.

At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Storm Krosa was located at latitude 18.0°N and longitude 143.8°E which put the center about 225 miles (365 km) northwest of Saipan.  Krosa was moving toward the northeast at 7 m.p.h. (11 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 994 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.

Tropical Storm Co-may Forms West of Luzon

Tropical Storm Co-may formed over the Western North Pacific Ocean west of Luzon on Wednesday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Tropical Storm Co-may was located at latitude 17.7°N and longitude 118.7°E which put the center about 150 miles (240 km) west of Vigan, Philippines.  Co-may was moving toward the west at 9 m.p.h. (15 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 992 mb.

A low pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean west of Luzon strengthened on Wednesday and the Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system as Tropical Storm Co-may.

The circulation around Tropical Storm Co-may was organizing quickly.  More thunderstorms formed near the center of Co-may’s circulation.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Co-may.  Storms near the center of Co-may generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the tropical storm.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The strongest winds were occurring in the western side of Tropical Storm Co-may.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 100 miles (160 km) in the western half of Co-may’s circulation.  The winds in the eastern side of Tropical Storm Co-may were blowing at less than tropical storm force.

Tropical Storm Co-may will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 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 east of Taiwan.  The upper level low will produce southwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Co-may’s circulation.  Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear.  The vertical wind shear will inhibit intensification, but the wind shear will not be enough to prevent intensification.  Tropical Storm Co-may will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Co-may could strengthen to a typhoon on Thursday.

Tropical Storm Co-may will get pulled toward the northeast by the much larger circulation around Tropical Storm Francisco.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Co-may will approach northern Luzon in 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Co-may could be a typhoon when it approaches the coast of northwestern Luzon.  Co-may will bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to northern Luzon.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods and mudslides.  Tropical Storm 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, Tropical Storm Francisco strengthened a little as it moved toward the southern Ryukyu Islands.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Tropical Storm Francisco was located at latitude 22.5°N and longitude 129.1°E which put the center about 325 miles (525 km) south-southeast of Okinawa.  Francisco was moving toward the northwest at 7 m.p.h. (11 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 994 mb.

Tropical Storm Francisco Develops South of Okinawa

Tropical Storm Francisco developed over the Western North Pacific Ocean south of Okinawa on Tuesday.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Francisco was located at latitude 21.2°N and longitude 129.7°E which put the center about 415 miles (670 km) south-southeast of Okinawa.  Francisco was moving toward the northwest at 14 m.p.h. (22 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 996 mb.

A low pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean south of Okinawa strengthened on Tuesday and the Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system as Tropical Storm Francisco.

More thunderstorms formed near the center of Tropical Storm Francisco on Tuesday night.  Thunderstorms were also occurring in bands in the eastern side of Francisco’s circulation.  Bands in the western side of Tropical Storm Francisco consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.  Storms near the center of Francisco generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away to the east and south of the tropical storm.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

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

Tropical Storm Francisco will move through an environment somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Francisco will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 29°C.  It will move under the eastern side of an upper level low that is centered east of Taiwan.  The upper level low will produce southerly winds that will blow toward the top of Francisco’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.  Tropical Storm Francisco is likely to intensify during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Francisco will move around the western side of a high pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean.  The high pressure system will steer Francisco toward the northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Francisco will move toward the southern Ryukyu Islands.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, Tropical Depression 11W formed north of Luzon.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Depression 11W was located at latitude 18.5°N and longitude 120.1°E which put the center about 295 miles (470 km) north of Manila, Philippines.  The tropical depression was moving toward the west-southwest at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 997 mb.

Tropical Storm Haikui Makes Landfall near Shantou, China

The center of Tropical Storm Haikui made landfall on the coast of eastern China near Shantou on Monday. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday the center of Tropical Storm Haikui was located at latitude 23.7°N and longitude 117.0°E which put it about 15 miles (20 km) northeast of Shantou, China. Haikui was moving toward the west at 13 m.p.h. (21 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 996 mb.

Former Typhoon Haikui weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across the Taiwan Strait. The lower levels of circulation around Haikui were disrupted by the mountains on Taiwan. The disruption caused Haikui to weaken steadily before it made landfall in China. Many of the bands revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Haikui consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds. There were thunderstorms in a band just to the south of the center of Haikui’s circulation. There were also thunderstorms in a band in the eastern side of Tropical Storm Haikui.

Tropical Storm Haikui will move toward the west over eastern China. Haikui will weaken to a tropical depression as it moves inland. Tropical Storm Haikui will bring gusty winds and isolated heavy rain to eastern Guangdong province.

Typhoon Haikui Moves over the Taiwan Strait

Typhoon Haikui moved over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday night. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Typhoon Haikui was located at latitude 23.3°N and longitude 119.6°E which put it about 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Haikui was moving toward the west-northwest at 6 m.p.h. (10 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 966 mb.

Typhoon Haikui brought strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan on Sunday. A weather station at the airport in Taipei (RCTP) reported a sustained wind speed of 35 m.p.h. (55km/h) and a wind gust of 49 m.p.h. (79 km/h). A weather station in Taitung (RCFN) reported a sustained wind speed of 56 m.p.h. (91 km/h) and a wind gust of 87 m.p.h. (140 km/h). A weather station in Kaohsiung (RCKH) reported a sustained wind speed of 39 m.p.h. (63 km/h) and a wind gust of 62 m.p.h. (100 km/h). Bands in the eastern part of Typhoon Haikui were still dropping heavy rain over parts of Taiwan on Sunday night.

The lower levels of the circulation of Typhoon Haikui were disrupted when Haikui moved over the mountains on Taiwan. There was no longer an eye at the center of Haikui’s circulation. The circulation in the middle and upper level of Typhoon Haikui remained relatively intact. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Haikui’s circulation. Winds to typhoon force extended out 30 miles (50 km/h) from the center of circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 165 miles (265 km) from the center of Typhoon Haikui.

Typhoon Haikui will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Haikui toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Haikui will approach the east coast of China between Shantou and Xiamen within 24 hours.

Typhoon Haikui will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Haikui will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C. It will move under an upper level ridge centered northwest of Taiwan. The upper level winds are weak in the ridge and the will be little vertical wind shear. Typhoon Haikui may not intensify during the next 24 hours even though it will move through a favorable environment. The lower levels of Haikui’s circulation will gradually reorganize now that the center of circulation is back over water. However, there may not be enough time for an eye to develop again before Haikui reaches the east coast of China. If the inner core of Typhoon Haikui does not develop again, then it will be unlikely to strengthen.

Typhoon Haikui Hits Taiwan

Typhoon Haikui hit Taiwan on Sunday morning. At 5:00 a.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Typhoon Haikui was located at latitude 22.9°N and longitude 121.1°E which put it about 20 miles (30 km) northeast of Taitung, Taiwan. Haikui was moving toward the west at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 120 m.p.h. (195 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 150 m.p.h. (240 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 947 mb.

The center of Typhoon Haikui made landfall on the southeast coast of Taiwan just to the northeast of Taitung on Sunday morning. Haikui intensified to the equivalent of a major hurricane as it approached the coast of Taiwan. The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Haikui was 22.1. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 13.0 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 35.1. Typhoon Haikui was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Dennis when Dennis hit Northwest Florida in 2005.

Typhoon Haikui brought strong, gusty winds and heavy rain to Taiwan. Winds to typhoon force extended out 40 miles (65 km) from the center of Haikui’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 115 miles (185 km) from the center of circulation.

The center of Typhoon Haikui will move across southern Taiwan during the next few hours. Haikui’will produce strong, gusty winds in much of Taiwan. Typhoon Haikui is capable of causing regional major damage. Widespread outages of electricity are likely. Heavy rains will cause flash floods, especially near mountains.

The center of Typhoon Haikui will be near Kaohsiung in a few hours. Haikui will weaken as it moves across southern Taiwan. Mountains in Taiwan could will disrupt the circulation in the lower levels of Typhoon Haikui. The circulation in the middle and upper troposphere will remain move relatively intact. Haikui will move over the South China Sea later on Sunday. Typhoon Haikui could approach the coast of China near Shantou in less than 36 hours.

Typhoon Haikui Nears Taiwan

Typhoon Haikui neared Taiwan on Saturday. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Typhoon Haikui was located at latitude 22.6°N and longitude 122.7°E which put it about 100 miles (160 km) east-southeast of Taitung, Taiwan. Haikui was moving toward the west at 13 m.p.h. (21 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 105 m.p.h. (165 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 125 m.p.h. (200 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 958 mb.

Typhoon Haikui intensified as it neared Taiwan on Saturday. A small circular eye was at the center of Haikui’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 core of Typhoon Haikui. Storms near the core generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.

The Taiwan Central Weather Bureau’s radar images indicated that Typhoon Haikui was very symmetrical. Winds to typhoon force extended out 35 miles (55 km) from the center of Haikui’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 115 miles (185 km) from the center of circulation. The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Haikui was 17.8. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 9.7 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 27.5. Typhoon Haikui was similar in size and intensity to Hurricane Zeta when Zeta hit Louisiana in 2020.

Typhoon Haikui will move through an environment favorable for intensification during the next few hours. Haikui will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C. It will move under the southern part of an upper level ridge centered north of Taiwan. The ridge will produce easterly winds that will blow toward the top of Haikui’s circulation. The winds in the lower levels of the atmosphere will also blow from the east. So, there will be little vertical wind shear. Typhoon Haikui is likely to continue to intensify during the next few hours until it makes landfall on Taiwan.

Typhoon Haikui will move around the southern part of a high pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Haikui toward the west- northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Haikui will move landfall on the coast of southeast Taiwan near Taitung in nine hours.

Typhoon Haikui will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan. Haikui will be capable of causing regional serious damage. The heaviest rain will fall on the eastern sides of mountains where the wind will push air up the slopes. Heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, former Typhoon Saola weakened to a tropical storm along the coast of southern China and former Tropical Storm Kirogi weakened to a tropical depression south of Japan. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Storm Saola was located at latitude 21.6°N and longitude 109.5°E which put it about 35 miles (55 km) east-northeast of Beihai, China. Saola was moving toward the west-southwest at 7 m.p.h. (11 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 991 mb.

At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Depression Kirogi was located at latitude 29.6°N and longitude 142.0°E which put it about 370 miles (595 km) south-southeast of Tokyo, Japan. Kirogi was moving toward the northwest at 22 m.p.h. (35 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1000 mb.

Typhoon Saola Brings Wind and Rain to Hong Kong

Typhoon Saloa brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hong Kong on Friday morning. At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Friday the center of Typhoon Saola was located at latitude 22.1°N and longitude 114.0°E which put it about 20 miles (30 km) southeast of Hong Kong. Saola was moving toward the west at 11 m.p.h. (17 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 130 m.p.h. (210 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 160 m.p.h. (260 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 938 mb.

Powerful Typhoon Saloa brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hong Kong on Friday morning. The Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) reported a sustained wind speed of 63 m.p.h. (102 km/h) and a wind gust of 85 m.p.h. (139 km/h). The strongest winds in Typhoon Saola were occurring in the South China Sea just to the south of Hong Kong.

Typhoon Saloa started to weaken just as it approached Hong Kong. Northerly winds blowing around the western side of Saola’s circulation pulled drier air over China into the typhoon. The drier air caused Typhoon Saola to start to weaken. Even though Saola started to weaken, it remained a powerful typhoon. Winds to typhoon force extended out 50 miles (80 km) from the center of Typhoon Saola. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 115 miles (185 km) from the center of circulation.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Saola was 25.1. The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 16.5 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 41.6. Typhoon Saola was capable of causing region major damage.

Typhoon Saola will move south of a high pressure system over China. The high pressure system will steer Saola toward the west-southwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, Typhoon Saola will move along the coast of Guangdong province.

Typhoon Saola will continue to produce strong winds and heavy rain in Hong Kong during the next few hours. The strong winds could cause widespread outages of electricity. The heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods in some locations. Typhoon Saloa will weaken as it pulls in more drier air. Even though Saola will weaken, strong winds and heavy rain will spread along the coastal part of Guangdong province west of Hong Kong as Typhoon Saola moves toward the west-southwest during the next 24 hours. Strong winds and heavy rain could reach Macau in a few hours.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, Typhoon Haikui was moving toward Taiwan and Tropical Storm Kirogi weakened east of Iwo To. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Typhoon Haikui was located at latitude 22.1°N and longitude 127.3°E which put it about 415 miles (670 km) east of Taiwan. Haikui was moving toward the west at 8 m.p.h. (13 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 971 mb. Typhoon Haikui could approach Taiwan in 36 hours.

At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Tropical Storm Kirogi was located at latitude 23.9°N and longitude 149.0°E which put it about 475 miles (765 km) east of Iwo To. Kirogi was moving toward the northwest at 20 m.p.h. (32 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 999 mb.