Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Western Pacific:

Tropical storm Nari is located approximately 430 nm east of Manila, Philippines. Expected to make landfall as a Category 1 typhoon on Luzon Island in the Philippines on October 11 and in Vietnam next week.

In the Eastern Pacific:

Tropical depression Narda is located about 1270 mi (.2045 km) WSW of the southern tip of Baja California.

In the Indian Ocean:

Tropical cyclone Phailin, in the Bay of Bengal, could hit India on Saturday evening.

In the North Indian Ocean's Bay of Bengal, Tropical Storm Phailin has formed off the west coast of Thailand, and is moving west-northwest towards India at 8 mph. Satellite images show that Phailin is a medium-sized storm that is increasing in organisation and intensity. Water temperatures are warm, 28 - 29°C, and the ocean heat content is very high - at a level often associated with rapid intensification.

With wind shear low, Phailin should be able to intensify into at least a Category 1 storm before landfall occurs near 12 UTC on Saturday, as predicted by the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting that Phailin may be able to intensify into a Category 3 storm before landfall on Saturday. The northeast coast of India where Phailin is expected to hit is vulnerable to high storm surges and is densely populated, so Phailin has the potential to be a very dangerous storm.

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