Typhoon Mangkhut
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Current storm status Typhoon (JMA) | |||
Current storm status Category 2 typhoon (1-min mean) | |||
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| As of: | 06:00 UTC, September 14 | ||
| Location: | 18°30′N 119°42′E / 18.5°N 119.7°E 211 nmi (391 km; 243 mi) N of Manila, Philippines | ||
| Sustained winds: | 140 km/h (85 mph) (10-min mean) 155 km/h (100 mph) (1-min mean) gusting to 195 km/h (120 mph) | ||
| Pressure: | 960 hPa (mbar; 27.76 inHg) | ||
| Movement: | W at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) | ||
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Typhoon Mangkhut, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Ompong, is a powerful tropical cyclone that made landfall in the Philippine province of Cagayan on September 15, 2018. Mangkhut is the twenty-second tropical storm, and ninth typhoon of the annual typhoon season. Currently the strongest tropical cyclone worldwide in 2018, it is bound to hit both Hongkong and Macau and dissipate in Northern Vietnam.[1]
Meteorological history
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionOn September 5, 2018, a tropical disturbance at the Northeastern tip of a substantial westerly wind burst in the equatorial Pacific was noted by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center near the International Date Line, and was classified as Invest 99W. By 03:00 UTC on September 7, the disturbance developed into a tropical depression near the Marshall Islands, receiving the designation 26W. Later the same day, the Japan Meteorological Agency upgraded 26W to a tropical storm, thus receiving the name Mangkhut. Rapid intensification happened as Mangkhut moved westward, and by September 11, Mangkhut made landfall in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands as a Category 2-equivalent typhoon. On the following day, Typhoon Mangkhut entered the PAR on September 12 as a Category 5 super typhoon, and accordingly PAGASA named the storm Ompong. Watches and warnings were issued by PAGASA in preparation for Mangkhut's expected landfall, and on September 13, local officials initiated evacuations for residents in the typhoon's expected path. The typhoon made landfall on the municipality of Baggao, Cagayan at September 15, 2018, 1:40 am Philippine Standard Time (September 14, 17:40 UTC), as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon, with 1-minute sustained winds of 270 km/h (165 mph).[2][dead link]
Current storm information
As of 06:00 UTC on September 14, Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) is located near 18°30′N 119°42′E / 18.5°N 119.7°E, about 211 nmi (391 km; 243 mi) north of Manila, Philippines. 10-minute sustained winds are at 165 km/h (105 mph); 1-minute sustained winds are at 210 km/h (130 mph), with gusts of up to 250 km/h (165 mph). The minimum barometric pressure is at 940 hectopascals (27.76 inHg), and the system is moving westward at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph).
For the latest official information, see:
- JMA's Tropical Cyclone Information on Typhoon 1822 (Mangkhut)
- JTWC's Tropical Cyclone Warning Text on Super Typhoon 26W (Mangkhut)
Preparations
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Philippines
Tropical cyclone warning signals were hoisted by PAGASA as early as September 13. Preemptive and forced evacuations were implemented, especially in the Ilocos, Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Regions, the three regions widely expected to be severely affected by Mangkhut. Class suspensions were announced as early as September 12 in preparation for the incoming typhoon.[3][4][5][6][7]
Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory issued the Hurricane Signal, No.10, which is the highest level of tropical cyclone warning signals in Hong Kong. This marked only the third time that this warning has been issued for the region since 1999, with the others being with Typhoon Hato in 2017 and Typhoon Vicente in 2012.[8]
Impact
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A tornado was reported in Marikina, eastern Metro Manila on the night of September 14 (Friday), injuring two persons.[9] Over 105,000 families evacuated from their homes.[10] Several airports in northern Luzon have closed and the airlines have cancelled their flights until September 16.[11]
As of September 15, it was confirmed by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NRRMC) that two people were killed during the typhoon.[12] Ricardo Jalad, head of the national civil defense office, said that the death toll is expected to be higher.[13]
See also
- Typhoons in the Philippines
- Typhoon Zeb (1998) – a powerful typhoon which also made landfall in the same province
- Typhoon Megi (2010) – another powerful typhoon that made landfall in nearby Isabela province and affected South China and Taiwan
- Typhoon Kalmaegi (2014) — A weaker typhoon which made landfall in the same province in the same time in 2014
- Typhoon Haima (2016) – similarly powerful typhoon which also made landfall in Cagayan
References
- ^ "Year's strongest storm batters Philippines". September 15, 2018 – via www.bbc.com.
- ^ James Griffiths; Steve George; Jo Shelley (September 15, 2018). "Philippines lashed by Typhoon Mangkhut, strongest storm this year". Cable News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "September 12 2018: Walang Pasok". Rappler. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for September 13". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for September 14". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for September 15". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "South China: The super typhoon Manghut is coming (3 photos)". The Omnilogy. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Mangkhut latest: signal No 10 raised as Hong Kong braces for waves up to 14m". South China Morning Post. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
- ^ "Buhawi nanalasa sa Marikina; 2 residente nakuryente". ABS-CBN News. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "'Ompong' weakens anew, to leave PAR Saturday night". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Ompong shuts down several north Luzon airports". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "2 confirmed dead due to Ompong: NDRRMC". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Ompong claims first victims, as officials fear body count 'will go higher'". ABS-CBN News.
External links
- "Typhoon Mangkhut". Digital Typhoon. NII. Typhoon 201823.
- "Typhoon Mangkhut". Imagery. NRL. 26W Mangkhut.
- "Typhoon Mangkhut". HKO. TC1826.
- "Typhoon Mangkhut". TC Warning graphic. JTWC. 26W Mangkhut.
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