Super Typhoon NIDA UPDATE

NIDA Weaker, Slower,  But Still a Super Typhoon

• Date and Time: Nov 26, 2009 at 21:00UTC
• Position:  Near16.6ºN 139.2ºE
• Location: About 945 km SSW of Iwo-To Island, Japan
• Movement:   NNW (325 Degrees)
• Forward Speed : 11 km/h (6 knots) – very slow
• Maximum Sustained Winds: 250 km/h  [Category 5 on FEWW and Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale]
• Maximum  Wind Gusts: 310 km/h  (165knots)
• Maximum Significant Wave Height: ≥ 13 m (43 feet)
• Formation: The 37-km eye is filling, structure becoming more asymmetrical, and elongated.  Strong radial outflow.
• Surprises: Possible

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Super Typhoon NIDA Boomerangs Away From Philippines

See Also:

• FEWW Satellite Imagery Index