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Typhoon Sinlaku to Sweep Taiwan Tonight and Tomorrow
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by TyphoonHunter | September 10, 2008 at 03:58 am
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UPDATE 3, North East Taiwan 0000z:
Typhoon Sinlaku is crawling towards Taiwan after intensifying into powerful typhoon. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, Sinlaku is packing sustained winds of 95kts with gusts up to 135kts.
Taiwan is under typhoon warnings from the Central Weather Bureau who expected the storm to make landfall over the northeastern side of the island either tonight or tomorrow morning local time.
Sinlaku is a slow moving storm which increases the risks off severe flooding and damage. Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
I am in the town of Toucheng on the NE coast with fellow storm chaser and journalist Geoff Mackley to cover typhoon Sinlaku first hand. Winds are starting to increase and the area has been lashed by torrential rains all day. I am expecting conditions to worsen further over the next few hours.
Be sure to check back for regular updates on the storm as well as photos and video from the worst affected areas.
The bureau, which updates its report every three hours, said Sinlaku was a slow-moving but strong typhoon and would bring a heavy downpour and strong wind if it hit the island. The rain was likely to be up to 1,300 mm.
The strongest gusts and rain were expected late on Saturday night and Sunday morning, it said.
The whole island was bracing for the storm. Residents in many parts had prepared sandbags to prevent water from getting in their homes, and relevant departments were distributing pumps. Counties including Taipei, Keelung and Ilan announced suspension of work and classes from Friday night or Saturday.
For more information please consult:
www.typhoonfury.com - My website with information on current and previous high impact typhoons in Asia.
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V5e/index.htm - Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau.
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/ - Japanese Meteorological Agency
www.typhoon2000.ph - Philippines based typhoon tracking website
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at 04:06 on September 10th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 05:51 on September 10th, 2008
While in Taiwan covering this typhoon please try to stay safe typhoonhunter.
at 06:01 on September 10th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff. Yes, stay safe!
at 08:22 on September 10th, 2008
Cheers for the flags guys.
I'll stay safe if this ends up heading towards Taiwan. The steering environment for the storm is very weak at the moment hence the very slow movement. It could be another day or so before we know which area is going to be hit hardest by Sinlaku. More updates to come tomorrow!
at 10:15 on September 10th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 19:05 on September 10th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 07:39 on September 11th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 09:55 on September 11th, 2008
The islanders are bracing for the storm to hit:
Source: news.xinhuanet.com
at 13:03 on September 11th, 2008
Sustained winds of 140 mph. See Wunderground for tracking and latest. Looks like it might miss Taiwan and even weaken before it makes landfall. We can always hope for the best.
at 23:58 on September 11th, 2008
Be safe in your journey. Although still in TC-3, we've started getting a bit of rainfall on Okinawa due to the system. I'm sure it will be quite hectic in Taiwan.
at 05:17 on September 12th, 2008
Hello.
I've landed safely in Taiwan where it's now pouring with rain and the winds are quite gusty. The storm is due to crawl over the NE tip of the island tomorrow so I will be there to cover the action live. more updates to follow once i've got some much needed rest!
at 01:20 on September 13th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 05:25 on September 14th, 2008
TyphoonHunter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
How are you holding up? Looking forward to more of your updates as the storm heads back our way.
at 07:04 on September 14th, 2008
Thanks for these updates- stay safe and dry.
at 06:22 on September 15th, 2008
Hello.
Sorry for the lack of updates, it's been a frantic 36 hours. I've heard reports that Sinalku killed 7 people, very sad. The storm was very fierce as it made landfall over NE Taiwan and it dumped over 1600mm of rain in places.
I put together this short film which shows the furiocity of the storm - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ny_gFPn2L0
at 17:22 on September 15th, 2008
Excellent footage of the rainfall and winds... take care