Friday 8 May 2015

Typhoon approaches Philippines

Typhoon Noul approaches Philippines



May 8, 2015. TYPHOON NOUL APPROACHES LUZON AT CAT-4 STRENGTH, WIDESPREAD FLOODING EXPECTED BEFORE IT TURNS NORTHWARD, WEAKENING; SEVERE STORM, SOON-TO-BE-NAMED ...



Thursday, May 7, 2015, 4:25 PM - Typhoon Noul -- or Dodong, as it has been designated in the Philippines -- is gaining intensity and expected to make landfall in the northeastern Philippines this weekend.

The storm could be the equivalent of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane with peak winds over 160 kph when it hits land late Saturday or early Sunday.

Noul brought heavy rain and strong winds to the island of Yap in Micronesia Wednesday. It is currently moving northwest but is expected to take a more northerly track as it closes in on the Philippines.

Current forecasts predict Noul will track over northeastern portions of Luzon before moving towards Taiwan.

Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, should escape the brunt of the storm but the area could see showers and thunderstorms through the weekend.

Luzon is expected to see the worst damage, with as much as 200 mm of rain expected. In some localized areas, up to 300 mm could fall.

Moisture from Noul could enhance rain over Japan next week and elevate the risk of flooding.




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