Tuesday 25 August 2020

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Laura is located about 85 mi…140 km nw of the western tip of Cuba and about 680 mi…1095 km se of Lake Charles Louisiana with maximum sustained winds…65 mph…100 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 290 degrees at 17 mph…28 km/h.

Post Tropical Cyclone Marco is located about 60 mi…100 km s of Morgan City Louisiana and about 110 mi…175 km sse of Lafayette Louisiana with maximum sustained winds…30 mph…45 km/h. Present movement…w or 270 degrees at 10 mph…17 km/h.

In the Western Pacific Ocean: Typhoon (ts) 09w (Bavi), located approximately 288 nm southwest of Sasebo, Japan, is tracking north-northwestward at 07 knots.

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NewsBytes:

Thailand – One person has died after heavy rainfall and flooding which has affected wide areas of northern Thailand since 20 August. Thai Meteorological Department reports that Phrae, capital of Phrae Province, recorded almost 240mm of rain in 24 hours to 22 August 2020. The Yom river overflowed flooding areas of Muang and Sung Men districts in the province, while the Nan river broke its banks in Nan Province, where 1 person died. Thousands of homes have been damaged, along with wide areas of crops. Almost 40,000 people have been affected and 1,065 people displaced. Heavy rainfall also triggered a landslide in Muang Mae Hong Son district of Mae Hong Son province.



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