Typhoon Dante Latest Update- June 9, 2013

Here's Typhoon Dante Latest Update- June 9, 2013

Tropical Storm “DANTE” has slightly increased its strength while maintaining its north northeast direction.

At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “DANTE” was estimated based on all available data at 890 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.2°N, 131.6°E).

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.

Movement: Forecast to move North Northeast at 17 kph.

Forecast Positions: Tropical Storm “DANTE” is expected to be at 1,050 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes tomorrow morning and by Monday evening it is expected to be at 1,140 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or at 500 km East of Okinawa, Japan.

•Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 350 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

•Tropical Storm “DANTE” is too far to directly affect any part of the country. However, it will continue to enhance the southwest windflow that will bring rains and thunderstorms particularly over the western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao.

•The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11pm today.

source: Panahon.TV via Facebook