Tropical Depression 27W has maintained its strength..intensification within the next 12 hours is expected

Tropical Depression 27W (Pre-Washi/Ramon)

12 PM PhT 12/14/2011

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 ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATION
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• latest satellite imagery shows that limited deep convection  has started to redevelop near the Low Level Circulation Center (LLCC).
• increasing on its forward speed is expected within the next 72 hours..may become Tropical Status status within the next 6-12 hours passing Palau early Thursday morning
• expected to enter Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Thursday afternoon and will make landfall along the eastern coasts of Surigao del Sur early Friday afternoon and will transverse Northern Mindanao-Southern Visayas on Saturday morning.
• Residents and visitors along Visayas-Mindanao should closely monitor the development of Tropical Depression 27W.

Tropical Depression 27W (Pre-Washi/Ramon)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale	Tropical Depression
Location	5.9N 139.9E
Distance	675.98 km ESE of Palau
Maximum Sustained Winds	56 kph
Gustiness Winds	74 kph
Movement	westward @ 20 kph
Towards	Palau-Southern Philippine Sea
Maximum Sea Wave Height	10 feet
Minimum Sea Level Pressure	1000 mb