Typhoon Sinlaku - Okinawa - Update 4 - 1900hrs 14 Sep 2008 (Updated)

by JAWnOn | September 14, 2008 at 02:14 am

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Similar to another monsterous system that reeked extreme damage to Asia last year, Typhoon Krosa, this year Typhoon Sinlaku seems to not want to go away. According to the latest Weather Underground predictions, the storm is heading back towards the main Ryukyu island. The current forecast is similar to the prediction Google Earth originally reported on 11 September. As of 1900hrs* on 14 September 2008, Okinawa is still in Tropical Cyclone condition 3 with brief breaks in the overcast sky earlier in the day for tidbits of sunshine. Additional updates will be posted as conditions warrant.

*As of 2330hrs heavy downpours, flashing electricity, and thunderous booming cracks of lightning are literally up top of us. The direction of the storm has, once again, been recalculated within the past few hours

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Uwe Paschen

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at 03:09 on September 14th, 2008

JAWnOn, I like this story. It's good stuff.

Lets hope it does get weak and disappears soon.

Uwe Paschen

at 03:14 on September 14th, 2008

It will come very close to Tokyo and Chiba as well and may cause some major Flooding and wind damage.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon

A Pacific typhoon or tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that forms in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The basin is demarcated within the Pacific Ocean from Asia, north of the equator, and west of the international date line.[1] Storms from the Eastern and Central Pacific crossing the date line are re-designated as typhoons. This basin features the strongest cyclones on record.

Typhoon seasons include the entirety of the calendar year. Most storms tend to form between May and November.

The word "typhoon" comes from the Chinese 颱風/台风 (pinyin: tái fēng; Jyutping: toi4fung1).

Uwe Paschen

at 03:19 on September 14th, 2008

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon packing winds of up to 160 kph (100 mph) hit northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, dumping up to a meter of rain, causing hundreds of mudslides, injuring 14 and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights.http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTP33714820080914

Uwe Paschen

at 03:39 on September 14th, 2008

Typhoon Sinlaku slams into Taiwan, injures 13

Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving at least 13 people injured.

Hundreds of domestic and international flights were cancelled, and traffic on highways was interrupted by landslides.

Power and telephone services were also disrupted to nearly 100,000 households as trees were uprooted by the strong winds.

Hundreds of residents in northern mountain villages were evacuated to safety.

The typhoon lost momentum after making landfall in Taiwan on Saturday, but weather forecasters called on the public to remain vigilant, as the storm had brought heavy rains across the island.

The forecasters said Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to move northeast towards Japan later on Sunday. But they said the typhoon's outer bands will continue to affect Taiwan and eastern China.

http://english.rti.org.tw/Content/GetSingleNews.aspx?ContentID=64889

Rachel Nixon

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at 04:48 on September 14th, 2008

JAWnOn, thanks to you and others for the updates. Please keep us posted on the typhoon.

Uwe Paschen

at 04:56 on September 14th, 2008

Typhoon Sinlaku floods low-lying areas of Taiwan

By ANNIE HUANG – 1 hour ago

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday, killing one person and flooding low-lying regions, causing landslides that blocked traffic, and delaying international flights, officials said. Two other people were missing.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEqLIac5t8zBFrPcURHCQOiBHzfgD936ETH80

Uwe Paschen

at 05:02 on September 14th, 2008

Weather Warnings/Advisories (Map): Okinawa/Daitojima, Miyako/Yaeyama
Updated at 18:42 JST, 14 September 2008:Warnings :Advisories PrefectureSub-prefecture regionCurrent Warnings and AdvisoriesOkinawa-honto Chiho
Honto ChunambuNambu

Chubu

Kerama-Aguni Shoto

Honto HokubuIzena-Iheya

Kunigami Chiku

Nago Chiku

Onna-Kin Chiku

KumejimaKumejima

Daitojima Chiho
Daitojima ChihoDaitojima Chiho
Miyakojima Chiho
Miyakojima ChihoMiyakojima

Taramajima

Yaeyama Chiho
Ishigakijima ChihoIshigaki-shi

Taketomi-cho

Yonagunijima ChihoYonagunijima Chiho

JAWnOn

at 05:03 on September 14th, 2008

The latest news on Typhoon Sinlaku at 2155hrs, per Japanese satellite weather e-Tenki.net, has the storm predicted to regain strength as it moves back over the China Sea towards Japan.

Heritage

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at 05:14 on September 14th, 2008

JAWnOn, I like this story. It's good stuff.

It has been taking its time moving across Taiwan. Very wet and windy here still. (Taipei)

JAWnOn

at 05:21 on September 14th, 2008

Thank you Heritage,

This one is moving much slower than usual. Your side must be tired of the rain by now. How much damage has occurred, or have you even been able to get out to survey the area?

Heritage

at 07:01 on September 14th, 2008

Hi JawnOn,

Yes, it has been almost two full days of rain! Quite a lot of flooding and reports of mud slides. The rain and associated flooding and mudslides are the real dangers. My neighborhood in western Taipei County is holding up well.

News Alerts and Emergencies
updated 2008/09/14 19:07

Subject: 8PM

Typhoon "Sinlaku" has significantly weakened, and Taiwan should be clear of the entire storm by Monday.

The storm has moved away from the island over the ocean north of Keelung.

Weather officials say land warnings may be lifted as soon as tomorrow afternoon, but there are still reports heavy rain and flooding.

Domestic and international flights are now running, and the high-speed rail and Taiwan Railways networks have also begun operations.

Except for certain townships in Nantou and Chiayi counties, all other cities and counties across the island will resume the regular work and school day tomorrow.

Jordan Yerman

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at 06:52 on September 14th, 2008

JAWnOn, thank you for keeping an eye on this. We're also including this, and other Sinlaku stories, in our Hurricane Channel.

JAWnOn

at 07:23 on September 14th, 2008

Thank you all. I've been trying to add an short update to the main story, but it doesn't go through. Finally, got it to go through. I'll update again in the morning if the thunder ever decides to quit shaking the house.