Typhoon 'Chedeng' lumayo na; PAGASA Update

Weather
Issued At: 5:00 p.m., 27 May 2011 


At 4:00 p.m. today, Typhoon "CHEDENG" was estimated based on radar, satellite and surface data at 160 km Southeast of Basco, Batanes (19.5°N, 123.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph. It is forecast to move North Northwest at 19 kph. 

PAGASA-DOST MTSAT-EIR Satellite Image for
5 p.m., 27 May 2011 

Severe Weather Bulletin Number EIGHTEEN Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA) Issued at 5:00 p.m., Friday, 27 May 2011 Typhoon "CHEDENG" has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten Batanes area. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 160 km Southeast of Basco, Batanes Coordinates: 19.5°N, 123.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph Movement: North Northwest at 19 kph  Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday afternoon: 400 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes Sunday afternoon: 820 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 110 km East Southeast of Okinawa, Japan.
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds) Batanes Group of Island None None Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) Babuyan Group of Island None None Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Apayao Cagayan Isabela None None