Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “PHAILIN” – 160 Kms. From Landfall

Posted on 12th October 2013 @ 1.00 pm.

Details from various sources about Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “PHAILIN” over Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay Of Bengal has been given below. The Cyclone is tracking towards the North Andhra Pradesh- Odisha Coast and is about 160 Km. from North Andhra- South Odisha Coast at 12.00 pm. IST today the 12th October 2013.

As per International Forecast model the wind speeds have decreased from 140 knots to 130 knots. Please refer Note & Caution below.

Date : 12 OCT 2013 Time : 0630 UTC or 12.00 pm. IST
Location: Lat : 17:59:44 N Lon : 85:48:22 E About 160 Kms. from South Odisha -North Andhra Coast.

Wunderground Map Showing Clouding & Location Of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm

” PHAILIN” on 12th October 2013 @ 11.30 am. IST

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NRL Satellite IR Image of “PHAILIN”

on 12th October 2013 @ 0700 UTC (12.30 pm. IST)

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NRL Satellite Visible Image of “PHAILIN”

on 12th October 2013 @ 0700 UTC (12.30 pm. IST)

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NRL Satellite Water Vapor Image of “PHAILIN”

on 12th October 2013 @ 0700 UTC (12.30 pm. IST)

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From UW-CIMSS:

 

UW-CIMSS Automated Satellite-Based
Advanced Dvorak Technique (ADT)
Version 8.1.5
Tropical Cyclone Intensity Estimation Algorithm
Current Intensity Analysis
                     UW - CIMSS                     
              ADVANCED DVORAK TECHNIQUE       
                  ADT-Version 8.1.5                
         Tropical Cyclone Intensity Algorithm       

             ----- Current Analysis ----- 
     Date :  12 OCT 2013    Time :   063000 UTC
      Lat :   17:59:44 N     Lon :   85:48:22 E

     
                CI# /Pressure/ Vmax
                6.5 / 931.6mb/127.0kt

     
             Final T#  Adj T#  Raw T# 
                5.9     5.8     5.8

 

NOTE: RSMC/IMD New Delhi is the Official Agency for monitoring North Indian Cyclones. Refer Rely on IMD/RSMC Bulletins/Advisories.

CAUTION: Take precautions and be vigil due to high winds, rain and waves in the vicinity of the above System and at other places due to the above System. Refer Rely on IMD/RSMC Bulletins/Advisories.