27W weakens into Tropical Depression...will regain Tropical Storm strengths tonight while moving closer to Northeastern Mindanao

Tropical Depression 27W (Sendong)

12 P.M PhT 12/15/2011

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ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATION
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• latest satellite imagery shows deep convection consolidating closer the Low Level Circulation Center (LLCC)
• weakens as a Tropical Depression but slightly intensification within the next 6-12 hours due to favorable  conditions, regains strength as  Tropical Storm status tonight
• expected to move WNW within the next 48-72 hours heading towards Northeastern Mindanao-Southern Leyte area
• Residents along Southern Bicol region, some parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao should closely monitor the  development of this active cyclone.

Tropical Depression 27W (Sendong)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale	Tropical Depression
Location	7.4N 133.6 E
Distance	154 km West of Palau
Maximum Sustained Winds	56 kph
Gustiness Winds	74 kph
Movement	westward @ 37 kph
Towards	Surigao-Leyte area
Maximum Sea Wave Height	14 feet
Minimum Sea Level Pressure	1000 mb