Chanthu Typhoon Moving To Taiwan
Despite weakening somewhat and no longer being classified as a super typhoon, Typhoon Chanthu remained a dangerous storm over the Philippine Sea on Thursday, according to Merrologist analysts.
Chanthu’s outer rain bands had already begun to affect northern parts of the Philippines as of Thursday evening local time. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, Chanthu was moving west-northwest at a pace of 12 mph (20 km/h) (JMA). Chanthu had sustained winds of 120 mph (193 km/h) for 10 minutes, making it a Category 4 hurricane according to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) designated Chanthu as a super typhoon on Wednesday based on its one-minute average sustained wind speed. The first storm of the season to achieve super typhoon status was Super Typhoon Surigae, which roared to life in mid-April.
Chanthu Typhoon Moving To Taiwan was able to experience rapid intensification Tuesday and Wednesday due to excellent conditions for development in the Philippine Sea. A tropical system that gains 30 knots (35 mph or 55 km/h) of sustained wind speed in less than 24 hours is said to be rapidly intensifying. According to the JTWC, Chanthu exceeded the criterion by more than doubling the wind intensity, accumulating 75 knots in just 24 hours.
On Wednesday, satellite imagery showed Chanthu had acquired a clear eye, illustrating how severe the storm had gotten.
Chanthu had decreased just enough wind intensity to fall below the threshold for a super typhoon late Thursday evening local time, but it remained the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane and a powerful typhoon.
“Some extra strengthening is still probable before the storm passes near Northern Luzon later Friday, local time,” Meteorologist said and Lead International Forecaster.
Despite the possibility of strengthening, Chanthu is expected to remain a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches the Philippines’ northernmost region on Saturday. However, given the ideal circumstances for development, climate analysts warn that Chanthu might potentially reach the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane early in the weekend.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, Chanthu is known as Kiko in the Philippines (PAGASA).
Chanthu’s strongest rains are expected to stay offshore of the Philippines. Rainfall of 1-2 inches (25-50 mm) is expected across much of Luzon, with larger quantities expected in the island chain’s northeastern reaches. In the eastern parts of Northern Luzon, up to 4-8 inches (100-200 mm) of rain may fall.
Over parts of Northern Luzon, tropical storm-force wind gusts (greater than 40 mph or 64 km/h) are likely. Wind gusts of this magnitude may be strong enough to bring down trees or power lines, especially in regions that have already been soaked.
Tropical Storm Conson continued to wreak havoc on parts of Luzon well into Wednesday night. Just 24-36 hours after Conson’s departure, the area will have to brace itself for more tropical impacts.
Reference- accuweather
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