Minor changes for the forecast today includes the track and the timing. As Ramil approaches, the track becomes more north. This is attributed to the differences in forecasts for the strength of Ramil's interaction with the trough and the ridge in the past model runs. Ramil had moved slower and more east than expected, delaying its approach by at least 6 hours. That means, as per "Sa Gitna ng Bagyo" forecast, Ramil's landfall will now be in the extreme Northern Cagayan by Wednesday afternon to early evening. It will then move through Luzon Strait and hit Northern Ilocos Norte by Thursday midnight. Ramil's landfall intensity is expected to be in the Super Typhoon Strength or a Category 5 storm. It will then gradually weaken as it interacts with land but will maintain its Typhoon Status and possibly strengthen again as it heads out to China Sea. By Friday Morning, Ramil should be out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

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