Tropical Cyclones 2006-2011

31 December 2011 - bulletin 750

2011-12-31T13:17:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN

Tropical cyclone 04S / Benilde

Warning 08 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 15.9S 75.6E
Location 540 miles SSE of Diego Garcia
Movement 215° (SW) at 7 knots
Maximum sustained winds 90 knots gusting to 110 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 95 to 100 miles of the centre
Winds of 64 knots or higher occur within 30 to 35 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 28 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

Benilde is moving southwest and appears to have reached maximum intensity. The storm will weaken as it moves southwest, finally turning west to dissipate far south of Diego Garcia.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 0600 GMT
System 98W
Position 4.9N 104.2E
Location 220 miles N of Singapore
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 98S
Position 9.7S 62.2E
Location 545 miles WSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

31 December 2011 - bulletin 749

2011-12-31T01:31:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN

Tropical cyclone 04S / Benilde

Warning 07 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 14.7S 76.6E
Location 510 miles SSE of Diego Garcia
Movement 240° (WSW) at 8 knots
Maximum sustained winds 90 knots gusting to 110 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 95 to 110 miles of the centre
Winds of 64 knots or higher occur within 20 to 25 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 25 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

Benilde is moving westsouthwest, having strengthened rapidly. The storm will continue to intensify over the next 48 hours, whilst moving southeast. Increasingly adverse atmospheric conditions will then prompt a rapid weakening trend.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 0600 GMT
System 98W
Position 4.9N 104.2E
Location 220 miles N of Singapore
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

26 December 2011 - bulletin 748

2011-12-26T14:03:00.000-08:00

AUSTRALIA
Tropical cyclone Grant / 03S
Warning 04 from JTWC for 1500 GMT
Position 15.3S 133.0E
Location 755 miles W of Cairns, Australia
Movement 155° (SSE) at 4 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Comparative strength Tropical depression
Threatened landmasses Australia: NT, Qld
Next warning from JTWC for 0300 GMT

Grant is veering east to reemerge over the Gulf of Carpentaria in a few days' time. The storm will restrengthen there, after which it will cross the York Peninsula into the Coral Sea.

Regional warnings
NONE at present

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Bay of Bengal
Tropical cyclone Thane / 06B
Warning 04 from JTWC for 2100 GMT
Position 11.6S 87.7E
Location 445 miles ESE of Chennai, India
Movement 315° (NW) at 7 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 60 to 75 miles of the centre
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Andaman & Nicobar Islands; India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh
Maximum significant wave height 14 feet
Next warning from JTWC for 0900 GMT

06B is slowly intensifying as it tracks towards the coast of southern India. Landfall there will occur on Thursday.

Regional warnings

Please monitor output from RSMC New Delhi

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN

Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT

System 96S

Position 8.1S 94.6E

Location 220 miles NW of the Cocos Islands

Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

26 December 2011 - bulletin 747

2011-12-26T01:38:00.000-08:00

AUSTRALIA
Tropical cyclone Grant / 03S
Warning 03 from JTWC for 0300 GMT
Position 13.1S 132.7E
Location 105 miles ESE of Darwin, Australia
Movement 180° (S) at 8 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Comparative strength Tropical depression
Threatened landmasses Australia: NT, Qld
Next warning from JTWC for 1500 GMT

Grant has made landfall east of Darwin and will veer east to reemerge over the Gulf of Carpentaria in a few days' time. The storm will restrengthen there, after which it will cross the York Peninsula into the Coral Sea.

Regional warnings
All warnings for Northern Territories have been cancelled.

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Bay of Bengal
Tropical cyclone 06B
Warning 03 from JTWC for 0900 GMT
Position 10.3S 88.5E
Location 505 miles ESE of Chennai, India
Movement 350° (N) at 6 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 40 knots gusting to 50 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC for 1500 GMT

06B formed overnight and is slowly intensifying as it tracks west towards the coast of southern India,

25 December 2011 - bulletin 746

2011-12-25T12:34:00.000-08:00

AUSTRALIA
Tropical cyclone Grant / 03S
Warning 29 from BOM for 1900 GMT
Position 12.1S 132.4E
Location 150 miles NE of Darwin, Australia
Movement 205° (SSW) at 7 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Australia, NT
Next warning from BOM Australia at 0100 GMT
Next warning from JTWC for 0300 GMT

Grant has made landfall on the Cobourg Peninsula and will cross the Van Diemen Gulf to traverse Arnhem Land before reemerging over the Gulf of Carpentaria. The storm will restrengthen there, after which it will cross the York Peninsula into the Coral Sea.

Regional warnings
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Hotham to Maningrida, including Oenpelli, Jabiru and Melville Island east of Snake Bay

Detailed warnings on this link from BOM Australia

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 92B
Position 9.2N 88.0E
Location 500 miles ENE of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

25 December 2011 - bulletin 745

2011-12-25T07:26:00.000-08:00

AUSTRALIA
Tropical cyclone Grant / 03S
Warning 02 from JTWC for 1500 GMT
Position 11.5S 132.8E
Location 150 miles NE of Darwin, Australia
Movement 165° (SSE) at 4 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Australia, NT
Next warning from BOM Australia at 1200 GMT
Next warning from JTWC for 0300 GMT

Grant has made landfall on the Cobourg Peninsula and will cross the Van Diemen Gulf to traverse Arnhem Land before reemerging over the Gulf of Carpentaria. The storm will restrengthen there, after which it will cross the York Peninsula into the Coral Sea.

Regional warnings
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Darwin to Milingimbi, including the Tiwi Islands, Darwin and inland to Jabiru and Oenpelli.

A Cyclone WATCH continues for coastal areas from Milingimbi to Nhulunbuy.

Detailed warnings on this link from BOM Australia

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1130 GMT
System 92B
Position 9.6N 86.6E
Location 430 miles ENE of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is now subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

25 December 2011 - bulletin 744

2011-12-25T03:11:00.000-08:00

AUSTRALIA
Tropical cyclone Grant / 03S
Warning 01 from JTWC for 0300 GMT
Position 10.7S 132.7E
Location 150 miles NE of Darwin, Australia
Movement 060° (NE) at 6 knots
Maximum sustaineds winds 40 knots gusting to 50 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 60 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Australia, NT
Next warning from BOM Australia at 1200 GMT
Next warning from JTWC for 1500 GMT

Grant has formed just off the Top End of Australia. The storm will cross the Cobourg Peninsula into the Van Diemen Gulf. It will again make landfall to the east of Darwin at 55 knots, then traverse Arnhem Land before reemerging over the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Regional warnings
A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Dundee Beach to Milingimbi
including the Tiwi Islands, Darwin and inland to Jabiru and Oenpelli.

A Cyclone WATCH continues for coastal areas from Milingimbi to Nhulunbuy.

Detailed warnings on this link from BOM Australia

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0400 GMT
System 92B
Position 7.9N 86.0E
Location 365 miles E of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

24 December 2011 - bulletin 743

2011-12-24T14:15:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 95S is no longer suspect for tropical cyclone development

System Grant / 94S
Position 10.8S 131.9E
Location 130 miles NNE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH

Please note that JTWC maintains the tropical cyclone formation alert.
BOM Australia has declared this system tropical cyclone Grant.
This storm will intensify to tropical storm strength as it traverses the Van Diemen Gulf to make landfall east of Darwin on December 26th.

Regional warnings (Australia, NT)
A tropical cyclone WARNING is in for from Dundee Beach to Milingimbi, the Tiwi Islands and Darwin
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force from Milingimbi to Nhulunbuy, and inland to Jabiru

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 92B
Position 6.7N 87.5E
Location 450 miles E of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

24 December 2011 - bulletin 742

2011-12-24T01:30:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0300 GMT
System 94S
Position 10.1S 130.6E
Location 95 miles NNE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is now subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

Regional warnings (Australia, NT)
A tropical cyclone WARNING is in for from Dundee Beach to Milingimbi, the Tiwi Islands and Darwin
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force from Milingimbi to Nhulunbuy, and inland to Jabiru

System 95S
Position 14.6S 92.6E
Location 290 miles WSW of the Cocos Islands
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0300 GMT
System 92B
Position 6.8N 83.4E
Location 210 miles E of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

23 December 2011 - bulletin 741

2011-12-23T11:57:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 94S
Position 10.6S 132.0E
Location 130 miles NNE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

Regional warnings (Australia, NT)
A tropical cyclone WARNING is in for from Cape Don to Milingimbi, and the Tiwi Islands
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force from Dundee Beach to Cape Don, including Darwin, and from Milingimbi to Nhulunbuy.

System 95S
Position 13.1S 95.7E
Location 95 miles SW of the Cocos Islands
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 92B
Position 4.7N 87.0E
Location 450 miles ESE of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

23 December 2011 - bulletin 740

2011-12-23T01:48:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0300 GMT
System 94S
Position 10.4S 130.4E
Location 120 miles NNW of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

Regional warnings (Australia, NT)
A tropical cyclone WARNING is in for from Cape Don to Milingimbi, including Darwin
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force from Dundee Beach to Cape Don and from Milingimbi to Nhulunbuy.

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0300 GMT
System 92B
Position 3.7N 84.8E
Location 340 miles ESE of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 92P is no longer suspect for tropical cyclone development

22 December 2011 - bulletin 739

2011-12-22T14:05:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 94S
Position 10.1S 130.6E
Location 140 miles N of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is downgraded to LOW

Regional warnings
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force for the Northern Territories of Australia, from Dundee Beach to Nhulunbuy, including Darwin. BOM Australia advises that a tropical cyclone could form north of NT on Sunday.

SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 92P (Fina)
Position 19.6S 155.6E
Location 485 miles NNE of Brisbane, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is downgraded to LOW

BOM has declared Fina an ex-tropical cyclone which will undergo extra-tropical transitioning in the next day or so as it moves away southeast.

22 December 2011 - bulletin 738

2011-12-22T01:29:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT yesterday
System 94S
Position 10.1S 132.5E
Location 170 miles NE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

Regional warnings
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force for the Northern Territories of Australia, from Dundee Beach to Nhulunbuy, including Darwin. BOM Australia advises that a tropical cyclone could form north of NT on Friday or Saturday.

SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 92P (Fina)
Position 19.6S 155.6E
Location 485 miles NNE of Brisbane, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is downgraded to LOW

BOM has declared Fina an ex-tropical cyclone which will undergo extra-tropical transitioning in the next day or so as it moves away southeast.

21 December 2011 - bulletin 737

2011-12-21T13:19:00.000-08:00

SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

Tropical cyclone Fina / 92P

Warning from BOM Australia at 1800 GMT
Position 17.5S 157.2E
Movement 170° (S) at 10 knots
Location 1110 km E of Cairns, Australia
Maximum winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Next warning from BOM at 0000 GMT

Fina has been declared a tropical cyclone by BOM Brisbane. The storm will move south and weaken.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 94S
Position 10.1S 132.5E
Location 170 miles NE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

Regional warnings
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force for the Northern Territories of Australia, from Dundee Beach to Nhulunbuy, including Darwin. BOM Australia advises that a tropical cyclone could form north of NT on Friday or Saturday.

21 December 2011 - bulletin 736

2011-12-21T02:12:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 92P
Position 15.6S 157.0E
Location 665 miles NW of Noumea, New Caledonia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 94S
Position 11.5S 134.0E
Location 200 miles ENE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

Regional warnings
A tropical cyclone WATCH is in force for the Northern Territories of Australia, from Dundee Beach to Nhulunbuy, including Darwin. BOM Australia advises that a tropical cyclone could form north of NT on Friday or Saturday.

20 December 2011 - bulletin 735

2011-12-20T12:31:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1100 GMT
System 92P
Position 14.0S 154.8E
Location 825 miles NW of Noumea, New Caledonia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 94S
Position 11.5S 134.0E
Location 200 miles ENE of Darwin, Australia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

20 December 2011 - bulletin 734

2011-12-20T05:11:00.000-08:00

20 December 2011 - bulletin 733

2011-12-20T01:21:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 92P
Position 14.9S 155.0E
Location 785 miles WNW of Noumea, New Caledonia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

19 December 2011 - bulletin 732

2011-12-19T07:13:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression Washi / 27W
Warning 26 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 10.5N 110.7E
Location 235 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 290° (WNW) at 12 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 9 feet
FINAL WARNING

Washi is dissipating in the South China Sea under hostile atmospheric conditions .

19 December 2011 - bulletin 731

2011-12-19T01:44:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression Washi / 27W
Warning 25 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 9.7N 111.9E
Location 315 miles ESE of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 275° (W) at 9 knots
Maximum sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 9 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

Washi is passing through the South China Sea and is weakening gradually as atmospheric conditions deteriorate. The storm will dissipate within 24 hours as it passes to the south of Vietnam.

18 December 2011 - bulletin 730

2011-12-18T13:16:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Warning 23 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 9.9N 113.9E
Location 415 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 245° (WSW) at 9 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 50 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Malaysia
Maximum significant wave height 10 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

Washi is passing through the South China Sea and is weakening gradually as atmospheric conditions deteriorate. The storm will dissipate as it passes to the south of Vietnam.

18 December 2011 - bulletin 729

2011-12-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Warning 22 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 9.9N 114.6E
Location 465 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 250° (WSW) at 12 knots
Maximum sustained winds 50 knots gusting to 65 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 55 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Malaysia
Maximum significant wave height 10 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

Washi is passing through the South China Sea. The storm will weaken as it veers southwest towards the Malay peninsula, dissipating to the north of Singapore.

18 December 2011 - bulletin 728

2011-12-18T02:09:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Philippines designation Sendong
Warning 21 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 10.3N 115.7E
Location 530 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 265° (W) at 20 knots
Maximum sustained winds 50 knots gusting to 65 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 55 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Malaysia
Maximum significant wave height 10 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

Washi is passing through the South China Sea. The storm will weaken as it veers southwest towards the Malay peninsula, dissipating to the north of Singapore.

Philippines warningsNONE

17 December 2011 - bulletin 727

2011-12-17T15:12:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Philippines designation Sendong
Warning 19 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 10.2N 119.0E
Location 265 miles SSW of Manila, Philippines
Movement 290° (WNW) at 15 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 50 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia
Maximum significant wave height 10 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

Washi is passing over Palawan before moving into the South China Sea. The storm will reintensify slightly before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise just east of the Malay peninsula.

Philippines warnings
Public storm warning signal #2 has been raised in the following provinces
Luzon: Palawan

Public storm warning signal #1 has been raised in the following provinces
Luzon: Cuyo and Coron Group of Islands

17 December 2011 - bulletin 726

2011-12-17T01:10:00.000-08:00

At time of posting (0910 GMT), the 0900 GMT update for Washi was not yet available
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Philippines designation Sendong
Warning 16 from JTWC at 0300 GMT
Position 9.1N 122.4E
Location 130 miles NE of Zamboanga, Philippines
Movement 285° (W) at 14 knots
Maximum sustained winds 55 knots gusting to 70 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 60 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia
Maximum significant wave height 10 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

Washi is skirting the northern coastline of Mindanao and will continue westward, later westsouthwest. The storm will reintensify over the Sulu Sea. The storm will finally dissipate upon making landfall in the Malayan peninsula.

Philippines warnings
Public storm warning signal #2 has been raied in the following provinces
Mindanao: Zamboanga del Norte

Public storm warning signal #1 has been raied in the following provinces

Mindanao: Zamboanga del Sur, Misamis Occidental

Visayas: Southern Cebu, Siquijor and Northern Negros
Luzon: Cuyo Island

16 December 2011 - bulletin 725

2011-12-16T13:16:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Philippines designation Sendong
Warning 15 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 8.5N 123.8E
Location 130 miles NE of Zamboanga, Philippines
Movement 275° (W) at 17 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 50 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia
Maximum significant wave height 9 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

Washi is skirting the northern coastline of Mindanao and will continue westward, later westsouthwest. The storm will reintensify over the Sulu Sea. The storm will finally dissipate upon making landfall in the Malayan peninsula.

Philippines warnings
Public storm warning signal #2 has been raied in the following provinces
Mindanao: Misamis Oriental & Occidental, Camaguin Island, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte & Sur and Zamboanga Provinces

Public storm warning signal #1 has been raied in the following provinces

Mindanao: Bohol, Siquijor, Southern Cebu, Negros Oriental and Southern Negros Occidental

Visayas: Surigao Del Norte, Agusan del Norte & Sur, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, North Cotabato and Maguindanao
Luzon: Palawan

16 December 2011 - bulletin 724

2011-12-16T07:24:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Philippines designation Sendong
Warning 14 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 8.4N 125.5E
Location 230 miles ENE of Zamboanga, Philippines
Movement 285° (WNW) at 13 knots
Maximum sustained winds 50 knots gusting to 65 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 50 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

Washi is making landfall over Mindanao and will continue westward, reintensifying over the Sulu Sea. The storm will finally dissipate to the south of Vietnam.

Philippines warnings
Public storm warning signal #2 has been raied in the following provinces
Mindanao: Misamis Oriental & Occidental, Camaguin Island, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte & Sur and Zamboanga Provinces

Public storm warning signal #1 has been raied in the following provinces

Mindanao: Bohol, Siquijor, Southern Cebu, Negros Oriental and Southern Negros Occidental

Visayas: Surigao Del Norte, Agusan del Norte & Sur, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, North Cotabato and Maguindanao
Luzon: Palawan

16 December 2011 - bulletin 723

2011-12-16T01:07:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm Washi / 27W
Philippines designation Sendong
Warning 09 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 8.0N 126.8E
Location 290 miles ENE of Zamboanga, Philippines
Movement 275° (W) at 13 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 40 to 50 miles of the centre
Threatened landmasses Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 15 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

Washi is making landfall over Mindanao and will continue westward, finally dissipating over the South China Sea.

Philippines warnings
Public storm warning signals have been raised in areas of Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon.

Signal #2 is up in the following provinces of Mindanao: Surigao Del Norte & Sur, Siargao Island, Dinagat Province, Agusan Provinces, Davao del Norte & Oriental, Samal Island, Lanao Provinces, Misamis Provinces, Zamboanga Provinces, North Cotabato, Compostela Valley, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Maguindanao
Visayas: Southern Leyte, Bohol, Southern Cebu. Southern Negros and Siquijor Island

Signal #1 is up in the following provinces of Mindanao: Davao Del Sur, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani Province and Basilan Province ,

Visayas: Eastern Samar, Western Samar, Northern Leyte, Northern Cebu, Northern Negros, Iloilo, Capiz, Antique, Aklan and Guimaras Province
Luzon: Palawan and Cuyo Island.

14 December 2011 - bulletin 722

2011-12-14T13:04:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm 27W
Warning 07 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 7.0N 136.3E
Location 100 miles E of Palau
Movement 280° (W) at 14 knots
Maximum sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Threatened landmasses Palau, Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 14 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

27W is moving west towards the Philippines, briefly intensifying to typhoon strength on approache to Mindanao. The storm will weaken somewhat upon traversing the Visayas, but will restrengthen upon reemerging into the South China Sea by the weekend.

Regional warnings
A tropical storm warning is in force for Koror and Kayangel in Palau
A tropical storm watch is in force for Ngulu in Yap.

14 December 2011 - bulletin 721

2011-12-14T07:40:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm 27W
Warning 06 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 6.7N 137.7E
Location 150 miles S of Yap
Movement 290° (WNW) at 16 knots
Maximum sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Threatened landmasses Palau, Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 14 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

27W is moving west towards the Philippines, briefly intensifying to typhoon strength on approache to Mindanao. The storm will weaken somewhat upon traversing the Visayas, but will restrengthen upon reemerging into the South China Sea by the weekend.

Regional warnings
A tropical storm warning is in force for Koror and Kayangel in Palau
A tropical storm watch is in force for Ngulu in Yap.

14 December 2011 - bulletin 720

2011-12-14T03:05:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical storm 27W
Warning 05 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 6.2N 139.0E
Location 190 miles SSE of Yap
Movement 280° (W) at 16 knots
Maximum sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Threatened landmasses Palau, Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

27W is moving west towards the Philippines, intensifying to typhoon strength as it approaches Mindanao. The storm will weaken somewhat upon traversing the Visayas, but will restrengthen upon reemerging into the South China Sea by the weekend.

Regional warnings
A tropical storm warning is in force for Koror and Kayangel in Palau
A tropical storm watch is in force for Ngulu in Yap.

13 December 2011 - bulletin 719

2011-12-13T14:00:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 27W
Warning 03 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 6.0N 141.7E
Location 400 miles SE of Yap
Movement 270° (W) at 16 knots
Maximum sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses Palau, Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 10 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

27W is moving west towards the Philippines, intensifying to typhoon strength as it approaches Mindanao. The storm will weaken somewhat upon traversing the Visayas, but will restrengthen upon reemerging into the South China Sea by the weekend.

Regional warnings
A tropical storm watch is in force for Koror and Kayangel in Palau, and Ngulu in Yap.

13 December 2011 - bulletin 718

2011-12-13T07:34:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 26W
Warning 06 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 7.8N 110.5E
Location 270 miles SE of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 230° (SW) at 11 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 13 feet
FINAL WARNING

26W is moving southwest across the South China Sea and will dissipate shortly under adverse atmospheric conditions.

Tropical depression 27W
Warning 02 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 6.4N 143.3E
Location 415 miles S of Andersen AFB, Guam
Movement 285° (WNW) at 18 knots
Maximum sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 8 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

27W is moving westnorthwest towards the Philippines, intensifying to typhoon strength as it approaches Mindanao. The storm will weaken somewhat upon traversing the Visayas, but will restrengthen to typhoon strength upon reemerging into the South China Sea by the weekend.

Regional warnings
A tropical storm watch is in force for Koror and Kayangel in Palau, and Ngulu in Yap.

13 December 2011 - bulletin 717

2011-12-13T03:55:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 26W
Warning 05 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 8.5N 111.3E
Location 300 miles ESE of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 230° (SW) at 8 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 13 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

26W is moving southwest across the South China Sea. The depression is expected to dissipate within a day or so.

Tropical depression 27W
Warning 01 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 6.0N 145.1E
Location 430 miles S of Andersen AFB, Guam
Movement 270° (W) at 16 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses Philippines
Maximum significant wave height 8 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

27W has formed and is expected to move westnorthwest towards the Philippines, intensifying to typhoon strength as it approaches Mindanao. The storm will weaken somewhat upon traversing the Visayas, but will restrengthen to typhoon strength upon reemerging into the South China Sea by the weekend.

12 December 2011 - bulletin 716

2011-12-12T12:55:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 26W
Warning 03 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 9.6N 111.9E
Location 315 miles ESE of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 270° (W) at 8 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

26W is moving west, later west southwest across the South China Sea. The depression will not intensify further, and is expected to dissipate within a day or so.

12 December 2011 - bulletin 715

2011-12-12T07:10:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 26W
Warning 02 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 9.5N 112.8E
Location 365 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 270° (W) at 8 knots
Maximum sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

26W is moving west, later west southwest across the South China Sea. The depression will not intensify further, and is expected to dissipate within a day or so.

12 December 2011 - bulletin 714

2011-12-12T03:53:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 26W
Warning 01 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 9.4N 113.6E
Location 415 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 250° (WSW) at 8 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

26W has formed and is moving west across the South China Sea towards the Mekong Delta. The depression will not intensify much, and is expected to dissipate within a day or so.

11 December 2011 - bulletin 713

2011-12-11T11:11:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from :JTWC for 1630 GMT
System 94W
Position 8.9N 115.3E
Location 250 miles N of Brunei
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

11 December 2011 - bulletin 712

2011-12-11T04:15:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from :JTWC for 0500 GMT
System 94W
Position 9.1N 115.5E
Location 255 miles N of Brunei
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is downgraded to LOW

10 December 2011 - bulletin 711

2011-12-10T10:39:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 02S is no longer suspect for tropical cyclone formation

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from :JTWC for 0900 GMT
System 94W
Position 11.8N 116.1E
Location 425 miles N of Brunei
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

10 December 2011 - bulletin 710

2011-12-10T03:53:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 02S
Position 16.6S 64.5E
Location 580 miles ENE of La Reunion
Likelihood of tropical cyclone regeneration is LOW

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from :JTWC for 0900 GMT
System 94W
Position 11.8N 116.1E
Location 425 miles N of Brunei
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

9 December 2011 - bulletin 709

2011-12-09T11:22:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 02S
Position 16.6S 64.5E
Location 580 miles ENE of La Reunion
Likelihood of tropical cyclone regeneration is LOW

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from :JTWC for 1500 GMT
System 94W
Position 12.9N 117.1E
Location 245 miles WSW of Manila, Philippines
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

9 December 2011 - bulletin 708

2011-12-09T03:42:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
Warning 11 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 21.4S 102.5E
Location 640 miles W of Learmonth, Australia
Movement 135° (SE) at 10 knots
Maximum sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 15 feet
FINAL WARNING

Alenga has weakened and is dissipating whilst moving southeast.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0730 GMT
System 02S
Position 16.4S 65.7E
Location 640 miles ENE of La Reunion
Likelihood of tropical cyclone regeneration is downgraded to LOW

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from :JTWC for 1000 GMT
System 94W
Position 12.0N 118.3E
Location 115 miles SW of Manila, Philippines
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

8 December 2011 - bulletin 707

2011-12-08T07:02:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
Warning 09 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 18.4S 98.9E
Location 285 miles SSE of the Cocos Islands
Movement 115° (ESE) at 22 knots
Maximum sustained winds 80 knots gusting to 100 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 70 miles to 110 miles of the centre
Winds of 64 knots or higher occur within 25 miles of the centre
Comparative strength HURRICANE
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 20 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

Alenga has started to weaken as atmospheric conditions deteriorate. The storm will continue on its present course, dissipating within 48 - 72 hours.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0630 GMT
System 02S
Position 16.8S 66.7E
Location 680 miles ENE of La Reunion
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

8 December 2011 - bulletin 706

2011-12-07T23:51:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
Warning 09 from JTWC at 0300 GMT
Position 16.3S 94.8E
Location 285 miles SSW of the Cocos Islands
Movement 120° (ESE) at 20 knots
Maximum sustained winds 90 knots gusting to 110 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 85 miles to 110 miles of the centre
Winds of 64 knots or higher occur within 25 miles of the centre
Comparative strength HURRICANE
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 20 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

Alenga has intensified rapidly and will reach peak intensity later today (GMT). The cyclone is then anticipated to weaken as it passes south of 20S, with dissipation following soon after.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0630 GMT
System 02S
Position 16.8S 66.7E
Location 680 miles ENE of La Reunion
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

7 December 2011 - bulletin 705

2011-12-07T14:04:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
Warning 08 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 15.3S 93.0E
Location 295 miles SW of the Cocos Islands
Movement 110° (ESE) at 14 knots
Maximum sustained winds 65 knots gusting to 80 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 80 miles to 100 miles of the centre
Comparative strength HURRICANE
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 16 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

Alenga has reached hurricane force and will maintain that strength for the next 12-24 hours. The cyclone is then anticipated to weaken as it approaches 100E, where it will dissipate.

7 December 2011 - bulletin 704

2011-12-07T04:24:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
Warning 07 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 14.5S 90.2E
Location 415 miles WSW of the Cocos Islands
Movement 115° (ESE) at 5 knots
Maximum sustained winds 55 knots gusting to 70 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 85 miles to 95 miles of the centre
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 20 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

01S is expected to intensify to 65 knots within the next day or two as it moves east southeast. Alenga is then anticipated to weaken as it approaches 100E, where it will dissipate.

Please note that this system has now moved east of 90E, meaning it has migrated into the Perth Area of Responsibility, and BOM Australia is taking over local warnings.

Tropical cyclone 02S
La Reunion designation 02/20112012
Warning 03 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 16.3S 67.3E
Location 605 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Movement 270° (W) at 5 knots
Maximum sustained winds 30 knots, gusting to 40 knots
Comparative strength Tropical depression
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
FINAL WARNING

02S is succumbing to adverse atmospheric conditions.

6 December 2011 - bulletin 703

2011-12-06T13:41:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
La Reunion designation 01/20112012
Warning 05 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 13.5S 87.9E
Location 535 miles W of the Cocos Islands
Movement 125° (ESE) at 4 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots, gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 75 miles of the centre
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 20 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

01S is expected to intensify to 55 knots within the next day or two as it veers to the southeast. Alenga is then anticipated to weaken once more, dissipating within 5 days.

Tropical cyclone 02S
La Reunion designation 02/20112012
Warning 02 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 17.5N 68.4E
Location 760 miles ENE of La Reunion
Movement 215° (SSW) at 5 knots
Maximum sustained winds 35 knots, gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 11 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

02S has formed and will intensify slightly before increasingly adverse atmospheric conditions will bring about its demise within 3 days.

6 December 2011 - bulletin 702

2011-12-06T04:34:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
La Reunion designation 01/20112012
Warning 04 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 12.7N 87.3E
Location 560 miles W of the Cocos Islands
Movement 205° (SSW) at 2 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots, gusting to 55 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 90 miles of the centre
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 20 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

01S has weakened but is expected to intensify to hurricane force within the next day or two as it veers to the southeast. Alenga is then anticipated to weaken once more, dissipating within 5 days.

Tropical cyclone 02S
La Reunion designation 02/20112012
Warning 01 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 17.2N 69.1E
Location 685 miles ENE of Port Louis, Mauritius
Movement 230° (SW) at 5 knots
Maximum sustained winds 35 knots, gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 11 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

02S has formed and will intensify slightly before increasingly adverse atmospheric conditions will bring about its demise within 3 days.

5 December 2011 - bulletin 701

2011-12-05T13:51:00.000-08:00

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone Alenga / 01S
Warning 03 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 12.4N 87.2E
Location 570 miles W of the Cocos Islands
Movement 250° (WSW) at 3 knots
Maximum sustained winds 55 knots, gusting to 70 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 105 to 125 miles of the centre
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 14 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

01S formed earlier today and is strengthening as it moves west. The storm will veer round to the southeast and reach 75 knots in strength before undergoing extra-tropical transitioning.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 98S
Position 16.4S 69.9E
Location 565 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

5 December 2011 - bulletin 700

2011-12-05T03:01:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 25W
Warning 03 from JTWC at 0300 GMT
Position 11.9N 110.5E
Location 235 miles ENE of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 310° (NW) at 18 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 8 feet
FINAL WARNING

25W is veering northwest and will dissipate shortly over the Vietnamese coast.

SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Tropical cyclone 01S
Warning 02 from JTWC at 0900 GMT
Position 12.1N 87.2E
Location 365 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 285° (WNW) at 7 knots
Maximum sustained winds 55 knots, gusting to 70 knots
Winds of 34 knots or higher occur within 105 to 125 miles of the centre
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 8 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

01S formed earlier today and is strengthening rapidly as it moves west. The storm will veer round to the southeast and reach hurricane strength before undergoing extra-tropical transitioning.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0230 GMT
System 98S
Position 15.2S 70.6E
Location 490 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

4 December 2011 - bulletin 699

2011-12-04T13:27:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 25W
Warning 02 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 10.0N 112.9E
Location 365 miles E of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 325° (NW) at 17 knots
Maximum sustained winds 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 8 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

25W is veering northwest, but is expected to dissipate within 24-48 hours due to hostile atmospheric conditions.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 2100 GMT yesterday
System 99S
Position 12.5S 91.2E
Location 465 miles W of Cocos Island
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

Update from JTWC for 2100 GMT
System 98S
Position 14.9S 70.5E
Location 425 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

4 December 2011 - bulletin 698

2011-12-04T07:16:00.000-08:00

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 25W
Warning 01 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 8.6N 113.9E
Location 440 miles ESE of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Movement 340° (NNW) at 12 knots
Maximum sustained winds 30 knots, gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses Vietnam
Maximum significant wave height 12 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

25W has formed north of Borneo and will veer west, intensifying to a 40 knot tropical storm before making landfall near the Mekong Delta and dissipating inland.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 2030 GMT yesterday
System 99S
Position 11.3S 93.4E
Location 200 miles W of Cocos Island
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

Update from JTWC for 0830 GMT
System 98S
Position 14.3S 70.4E
Location 425 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is downgraded to LOW

4 December 2011 - bulletin 697

2011-12-04T03:14:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 2030 GMT yesterday
System 99S
Position 11.3S 93.4E
Location 200 miles W of Cocos Island
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

Update from JTWC for 0830 GMT
System 98S
Position 14.3S 70.4E
Location 425 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is downgraded to LOW

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0800 GMT
System 93W
Position 7.5N 114.3E
Location 155 miles NNW of Brunei
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

3 December 2011 - bulletin 696

2011-12-03T14:56:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 2030 GMT
System 99S
Position 11.3S 93.4E
Location 200 miles W of Cocos Island
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

Update from JTWC for 0830 GMT
System 98S
Position 12.8S 69.1E
Location 380 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

3 December 2011 - bulletin 695

2011-12-03T10:30:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 99S
Position 11.2S 93.1E
Location 188 miles NNW of Cocos Island
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

System 98S
Position 12.8S 69.1E
Location 380 miles SSW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

3 December 2011 - bulletin 694

2011-12-03T02:37:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0900 GMT
System 99S
Position 9.3S 95.2E
Location 175 miles NNW of Cocos Island
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

System 98S
Position 11.9S 68.9E
Location 340 miles SW of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH
This system is subject to a tropical cyclone formation alert

2 December 2011 - bulletin 693

2011-12-02T14:23:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 1800 GMT
System 99S
Position 6.7S 95.8E
Location 655 miles W of Jakarta, Indonesia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is upgraded to MEDIUM

2 December 2011 - bulletin 692

2011-12-02T04:56:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0030 GMT
System 99S
Position 4.4S 99.1E
Location 460 miles W of Jakarta, Indonesia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

1 December 2011 - bulletin 691

2011-12-01T09:35:00.000-08:00

INACTIVITY BULLETIN

All previously reported tropical disturbances have dissipated and no longer constitute a threat for tropical cyclone formation.

No active tropical cyclones exist anywhere in the world at this time.

The next update on this site will be published when this situation changes.

30 November 2011 - bulletin 690

2011-11-30T10:45:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 98S
Position 12.6S 74.4E
Location 330 miles SSE of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 05A
Position 19.2N 63.0E
Location 410 miles SSW of Karachi, Pakistan
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

NORTHERN ATLANTIC OCEAN
Update from NHC at 1800 GMT
System 90L
Position 24.6N 58.7W
Location 500 miles NNE of the Leeward Islands
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW (10%)

30 November 2011 - bulletin 689

2011-11-30T04:33:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 17 from JTWC for 0300 GMT
Position 17.2N 64.2E
Location 485 miles SSW of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 280° (W) at 11 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
FINAL WARNING

05A is dissipating over the Arabian Sea amidst adverse atmospheric conditions.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 0330 GMT
System 98S
Position 6.8S 76.3E
Location 235 miles E of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

29 November 2011 - bulletin 688

2011-11-29T13:38:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 16 from JTWC for 2100 GMT
Position 17.0N 65.3E
Location 480 miles S of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 310° (NW) at 10 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

05A is continuing northnorthwest across the Arabian Sea and will maintain intensity before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise within 36 hours.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 98S
Position 6.8S 76.3E
Location 235 miles E of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

29 November 2011 - bulletin 687

2011-11-29T07:48:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 15 from JTWC for 1500 GMT
Position 16.2N 66.3E
Location 540 miles S of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 340° (NNW) at 5 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

05A is continuing northnorthwest across the Arabian Sea and will maintain intensity before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise within 36 hours.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 98S
Position 5.0S 78.3E
Location 375 miles ENE of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

29 November 2011 - bulletin 686

2011-11-29T04:54:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 14 from JTWC for 0900 GMT
Position 15.7N 66.5E
Location 540 miles S of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 270° (W) at 4 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

05A is tracking westward across the Arabian Sea and will maintain intensity before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise within 36 hours.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 98S
Position 5.0S 78.3E
Location 375 miles ENE of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

28 November 2011 - bulletin 685

2011-11-28T13:57:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 12 from JTWC for 2100 GMT
Position 15.6N 67.6E
Location 555 miles S of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 315° (NW) at 7 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea and will intensify to about 40 knots before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise within 3 days.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S is no longer a threat for tropical cyclone development

System 98S
Position 5.0S 78.3E
Location 375 miles ENE of Diego Garcia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

28 November 2011 - bulletin 684

2011-11-28T07:03:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 11 from JTWC for 1500 GMT
Position 14.4N 68.7E
Location 590 miles S of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 320° (NW) at 8 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea and will intensify to about 40 knots before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise north of 19N.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S
Position 8.5S 56.5E
Location 465 miles ENE of Madagascar
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

28 November 2011 - bulletin 683

2011-11-28T02:33:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 10 from JTWC for 0900 GMT
Position 14.4N 68.7E
Location 620 miles S of Karachi, Pakistan
Movement 305° (NW) at 7 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 17 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea and will intensify to about 40 knots before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise north of 19N.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S
Position 8.5S 56.5E
Location 465 miles ENE of Madagascar
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

27 November 2011 - bulletin 682

2011-11-27T13:03:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 08 from JTWC for 2100 GMT
Position 13.5N 70.1E
Location 360 miles SSW of Mumbai, India
Movement 315° (NW) at 18 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 11 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea and will intensify to about 40 knots before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise north of 19N.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S
Position 8.5S 56.5E
Location 465 miles ENE of Madagascar
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

27 November 2011 - bulletin 681

2011-11-27T07:10:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 07 from JTWC for 1500 GMT
Position 12.2N 71.4E
Location 410 miles NW of Cochin, India
Movement 315° (NW) at 15 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses NONE
Maximum significant wave height 16 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 2100 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea and will intensify to about 45 knots before adverse atmospheric conditions bring about its demise north of 19N.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S
Position 8.0S 55.1E
Location 850 miles SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

27 November 2011 - bulletin 680

2011-11-27T03:05:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 06 from JTWC for 0900 GMT
Position 11.2N 72.5E
Location 240 miles WNW of Cochin, India
Movement 320° (NW) at 11 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Pakistan
Maximum significant wave height 14 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 1500 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea, before recurving northeast. The storm will not intensify much beyond 50 knots, due to adverse atmospheric conditions. Landfall in Pakistan is not likely at this point for the same reason.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S
Position 8.0S 55.1E
Location 850 miles SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

26 November 2011 - bulletin 679

2011-11-26T14:22:00.000-08:00

NORTHERN INDIAN OCEAN / Arabian Sea
Tropical cyclone 05A
Warning 04 from JTWC for 2100 GMT
Position 9.3N 73.6E
Location 160 miles WSW of Cochin, India
Movement 295° (WNW) at 14 knots
Highest sustained winds 35 knots gusting to 45 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Oman, India, Pakistan
Maximum significant wave height 11 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT

05A is tracking northwest across the Arabian Sea, before recurving northeast into Pakistan after 5 days. The storm will not intensify much beyond 45 knots, due to adverse atmospheric conditions.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN
Update from JTWC at 1800 GMT
System 96S
Position 8.0S 55.1E
Location 850 miles SE of Mogadishu, Somalia
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW

26 November 2011 - bulletin 678

2011-11-26T07:04:00.000-08:00

2011-11-20T08:15:00.000-08:00

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 13E
Warning 04 from NHC for 1500 GMT
Position 10.6N 104.7W
Location 580 miles S of Manzanillo, Mexico
Movement 280° (W) at 11 knots
Highest sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Next warning from NHC at 2100 GMT

13E has continued to move west to westnorthwest, intensifying later, possibly to hurricane force in four days' time. The rate of strengthening depends on atmospheric conditions, which are set to improve as the system moves west.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHERN ATLANTIC OCEAN
Update from NHC at 1200 GMT
System 99L
Position 22.3N 53.7W
Location 650 miles NE of the Leeward Islands
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM (50%)

20 November 2011 - bulletin 660

2011-11-20T03:51:00.000-08:00

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 13E
Warning 03 from NHC for 0900 GMT
Position 10.4N 103.7W
Location 515 miles SSW of Acapulco, Mexico
Movement 280° (W) at 12 knots
Highest sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Next warning from NHC at 1500 GMT

13E has continued to move west to westnorthwest, intensifying possibly to hurricane force in four days' time. The rate of strengthening depends on atmospheric conditions, which are set to improve as the system moves west.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHERN ATLANTIC OCEAN
Update from NHC for 0600 GMT
System 99L
Position 22.3N 53.9W
Location 650 miles NE of the Leeward Islands
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM (40%)

19 November 2011 - bulletin 659

2011-11-19T15:08:00.000-08:00

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Tropical depression 13E
Warning 01 from NHC for 2100 GMT
Position 10.0N 101.0W
Location 480 miles S of Acapulco, Mexico
Movement 280° (W) at 10 knots
Highest sustained winds 30 knots gusting to 40 knots
Threatened landmasses NONE
Next warning from NHC at 0300 GMT

13E has formed as a rare mid November tropical cyclone in the eastern Pacific, and is expected to move west to westnorthwest, intensifying possibly to hurricane force in four days' time. The rate of strengthening depends on atmospheric conditions, which are set to improve as the system moves west.

19 November 2011 - bulletin 658

2011-11-19T09:00:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from NHC for 1200 GMT
System 90E
Position 9.5N 99.0W
Location 500 miles S of Acapulco
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH (70%)

19 November 2011 - bulletin 657

2011-11-19T02:35:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from NHC for 0600 GMT
System 90E
Position 9.4N 97.0W
Location 450 miles SSW of the Gulf of Tehuantepec
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is HIGH (60%)

18 November 2011 - bulletin 656

2011-11-18T04:26:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from NHC for 0600 GMT
System 90E
Position 9.2N 95.9W
Location 475 miles S of the Gulf of Tehuantepec
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM (40%)

17 November 2011 - bulletin 655

2011-11-17T04:02:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from NHC for 0600 GMT
System 90E
Position 9.0N 91.3W
Location 400 miles south of the Mexico / Guatemala border
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW (20%)

16 November 2011 - bulletin 654

2011-11-16T15:40:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from NHC for 1800 GMT
System 90E
Position 9.0N 91.3W
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is LOW (10%)

16 November 2011 - bulletin 653

2011-11-16T03:12:00.000-08:00

INACTIVITY BULLETIN

All previously reported tropical disturbances or tropical cyclones have dissipated and no longer pose a threat.

The next update on this site will be made when this situation changes.

15 November 2011 - bulletin 652

2011-11-15T02:20:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from RSMC Nadi for 0900 GMT
System 95P
Fiji designation 01F
Position 18.3S 179.0E
Location 30 miles E of Suva, Fiji
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM

14 November 2011 - bulletin 651

2011-11-14T03:39:00.000-08:00

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 91W is no longer suspect for tropical cyclone development

SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN
Update from JTWC for 0600 GMT
System 95P
Fiji designation 01F
Position 12.5S 177.5E
Location 310 miles N of Nadi, Fiji
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM