Tropical Storm Washi has slightly intensified..threatening Eastern Mindanao

Tropical Storm Washi (Sendong/27W)

12 P.M 12/16/2011

Tropical Storm Washi (Sendong/27W)
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale	Tropical Storm
Location	7.5N 127.4E
Distance	675.98 km East of Zamboanga
Maximum Sustained Winds	83 kph
Gustiness Winds	102 kph
Movement	westward @ 19 kph
Towards	Surigao del Sur-Davao Oriental area
Maximum Sea Wave Height	17 feet
Minimum Sea Level Pressure	990 mb

PHILIPPINE PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNALS As of 11 A.M PhT 12/16/2011
PSWS #	LUZON	VISAYAS	MINDANAO
Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)	Palawan Cuyo Island	Eastern Samar Western Samar Northern Leyte Northern Cebu Northern Negros Iloilo Capiz Antique Aklan Guimaras Province	Surigao Del Norte Siargao Island Surigao Del Sur Dinagat Province Agusan Provinces Davao del Norte Davao Oriental Samal Island Lanao Provinces Misamis Provinces Zamboanga Provinces North Cotabato Compostela Valley Bukidnon Camiguin Maguindanao
Signal No.2 (60-100 kph winds)	none	Southern Leyte Bohol Southern Cebu Southern Negros Siquijor Island	Davao Del Sur Sultan Kudarat South Cotabato Sarangani Province Basilan Province
Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)	none	none	none

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

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