TS Guchol moving westward slowly, expected to consolidates more strength

Tropical Storm Guchol

05:30 PM PhST 06/12/2012
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 ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATION
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•  latest satellite imagery shows a strong mid-level circulation center which is obscuring the low level circulation center
• gradual intensification is expected within the next 48-72 hours as it tracks over the warm water heading the North Philippine Sea 
• expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon starting this Wednesday that will bring rains over the western sections of the country which may trigger flash floods and landslides

Tropical Storm Guchol
Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale	Tropical Storm
Location	9.8N 143.1E
Distance	518.56 km East of Yap
Maximum Sustained Winds	65 kph
Gustiness Winds	83 kph
Movement	westward @ 11 kph
Towards	Yap-Ulithi Area
Maximum Sea Wave Height	12 feet
Minimum Sea Level Pressure	998 mb