Typhoon Songda – Day 4
Position: 14.2N 127.0E [ 3PM CST 2100 UTC 0600 JST].
Movement: North-Northwest [340°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 130 mph [215 kph].
Wind Gusts: 160 mph [260 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Currently about 420 miles [ 675 km] East of Manila, Philippines.
The storm has intensified to a minimal Category 4 and has begun its forecasted turn to the North. It is too soon to be certain, but it would appear that the Philippines and Taiwan can relax a bit. Okinawa should be paying attention.
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