Massive Typhoon SANBA about to strike Okinawa
Typhoon SANBA (TY 17W) – IR Satellite Image. Source: Digital Typhoon
Typhoon Details [Issued at 12:45 UTC, 15 September 2012]
Scale: Large
Intensity: Very Strong
Center position: N24°30′(24.5°), E128°30′(128.5°)
Direction and speed: N 20km/h (11kt)
Central pressure: 910hPa
Maximum wind speed 50m/s (100kt)
Maximum wind gust: 70m/s (140kt)
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)