Typhoon Usagi

bnt · 19-09-2013 12:53pm #1

According to the current predictions on Weather Underground, Usagi is forecast to hit Hong Kong and surrounding Guangdong as a Category 3 typhoon. This is slightly down from the previous Cat. 4 prediction, but it's still potentially serious, particularly because of the flooding and landslide potential. A South China Morning Post article also points out risks to the south of Taiwan and the north of Luzon.

Tracking Map (which should update):

Mr Cumulonimbus · 19-09-2013 11:27pm

Impressive system. Wind gusts to 170 kts (nearly 200 mph) according to the latest JTWC advisory.

20-09-2013 1:29pm

They are calling it the most powerful storm on earth, heres an update

http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1312965/super-typhoon-usagi-worlds-strongest-storm-2013-heading-hong-kong

Mr Cumulonimbus · 20-09-2013 2:21pm

Visible wavelength image at 0900Z.

bnt · 20-09-2013 7:24pm

Visible image - click for even bigger version

It is beautiful, isn't it ..! :eek:

eskimocat · 20-09-2013 7:43pm

These kind of storm systems always look so perfectly formed. They belie the power they contain, and their potential for destruction. And yes, I agree with bnt, they also look beautiful. Mind you wouldn't like to be below this baby... hopefully early warnings will keep people safe and sound.

Iancar29 · 20-09-2013 11:10pm

It had went under SUPER - Rapid intensification! , definitely haven't heard of one doing that before!

http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/nasa-sees-super-rapid-intensification-of-supertyphoon-usagi/

Lumi · 21-09-2013 12:20am

That's a super graphic Ian!

Typhoon Usagi showing up nicely on this Animated Taiwan Radar Loop (takes a few secs to load)

Iancar29 · 21-09-2013 12:30am

I Superimposed a radar shot of Usagi over us , and yeah.... ITs a big one i tell ya ! :eek:

"Super Typhoon USAGI is passing through the Luzon Strait at this very moment with winds of 130 knots (150 mph)-- a strong Cat 4 on our scale. As you can see on radar, that intense inner eyewall is passing near or over Bascan Island, which just reported winds of 97 knots (112 mph) and a whopping-low pressure of 912 mb (26.93 in)! " Wow.

mickger844posts · 21-09-2013 3:50am

I'm in Tainan, Southern Taiwan on holidays at the moment and nothing of note to report here yet. Wind picking up a little with no rain. Temp currently 28c under cloudy skies. Track brings the Typhoon in a slight NW direction so it should get closer. Interesting day ahead i would say.

cherryghost · 21-09-2013 6:27am

mickger844posts wrote: »

I'm in Tainan, Southern Taiwan on holidays at the moment and nothing of note to report here yet. Wind picking up a little with no rain. Temp currently 28c under cloudy skies. Track brings the Typhoon in a slight NW direction so it should get closer. Interesting day ahead i would say.

Hope you're safe in the coming hours. Please do take pictures regardless

Merkin · 21-09-2013 9:00am

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/hong-kong-braced-for-strongest-storm-on-earth-as-180mph-monster-supertyphoon-usagi-gains-strength-over-the-pacific-8829408.html

Looks horrific!!

mickger844posts · 21-09-2013 3:31pm

A massive none event here in Tainan, Southern Taiwan with more or less calm conditions most of the day and heavy rain just starting a few hours ago. The East of the island got hit worst with the huge mountain range running down the spine of the island keeping the Western half somewhat sheltered.

Edit: Just adding a chart of rainfall distribution across Taiwan. The Max i believe is 538.5mm in less than 24hrs.

bnt · 22-09-2013 9:25am

The latest report from the South China Morning Post suggests Usagi will make landfall about 100km NW of Hong Kong.

edit: Usagi rolls past Hong Kong, on RADAR:

Typhoon Usagi

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