20 August 2008 - bulletin 417

Reason for issue
* Atlantic: latest warning for tropical storm Fay
* Western Pacific: latest warning for typhoon Nuri
* Disturbances: Atlantic, Western Pacific

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ATLANTIC
Tropical storm Fay / 06L
Warning 21 at 2100 GMT
Position 28.8N 80.5W
Location 30 miles NNE of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Movement N at 2 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots
Threatened landmasses Florida, Georgia, Bahamas
Next warning from NHC is due at 0000 GMT

Tropical storm Fay is moving close to the shoreline of eastern Florida, and may move offshore for a short while, before turning west back inland.

WARNINGS & WATCHES

A tropical storm warning is in force

From Altamaha Sound GA south to Fort Pierce FL

A tropical storm watch is in force for the coast of Georgia

From Altamaha Sound to the Savannah River

Local hurricane statements have been issued for Melbourne, Jacksonville FL as well as Charleston SC. Please follow all advice from government agencies.

OTHER WARNINGS
* Tropical storm force winds extend for 140 miles from the centre, mainly to the east
* Tide levels could be 1 to 3 feet above normal in E Florida near the centre of Fay
* Rainfall totals of 6 to 12 inches [150 to 300 mm] can be expected in northeastern and east-central Florida, with isolated storm totals of 30 inches [750 mm] in parts of Florida. SE Georgia could see 3 to 6 inches [75 to 150 mm].
* The northwestern Bahamas can anticipate totals of 3 to 5 inches [75 to 125 mm]
* Isolated tornadoes are possible in northeastern Florida

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
Typhoon Nuri / 13W
Philippines designation Karen
Warning 15 at 1500 GMT
Position 19.8N 119.1E
Location 320 miles ESE of Hong Kong
Movement W at 11 knots
Maximum sustained winds 80 knots
Maximum gusts 100 knots
Threatened landmasses Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Next update from JTWC at 0300 GMT

This system is moving westnorthwest and will slowly intensify as it moves away from Luzon Island, Philippines. Final landfall will occur east of Hong Kong by the end of this week.

Maximum significant wave height 24 feet
Tropical storm force winds extend for 110 to 135 miles from the centre
Typhoon strength winds extend for 45 miles from the centre

PHILIPPINES Warnings
The areas under signal have changed since last update
Signal number 1 is raised in Rest of Cagayan, Kalinga, Abra, Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, La Union

Signal number 2 is raised in Northern Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Calayan Group of Islands

Signal number 3 has been lowered in all areas.

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
ATLANTIC
System 94L
Update from NHC at 0900 GMT
Position 13N 38W
Location midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles
Potential for tropical cyclone formation is LOW

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
Update from JTWC at 2000 GMT
System 94W
Position 15N 146.1E
Location 135 miles NE of Guam
Likelihood of tropical cyclone formation is POOR

20 August 2008 - bulletin 416

Reason for issue
* Atlantic: latest warning for tropical storm Fay
* Western Pacific: latest warning for typhoon Nuri
* Disturbances: Atlantic

Next bulletin
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ATLANTIC
Tropical storm Fay / 06L
Warning 20 at 1500 GMT
Position 28.6N 80.6W
Location 15 miles N of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Movement N at 3 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots
Threatened landmasses Florida, Georgia, Bahamas
Next warning from NHC is due at 1800 GMT

Tropical storm Fay is moving close to the shoreline of eastern Florida, and will reemerge over the open Atlantic in a day's or so time. Fay will then make landfall again in northern Florida or Georgia.

WARNINGS & WATCHES
The warning areas have changed since the last bulletin on this site.

A tropical storm warning is in force

From Altamaha Sound GA south to Fort Pierce FL

A tropical storm watch is in force for the coast of Georgia

From Altamaha Sound to the Savannah River

Local hurricane statements have been issued for Miami, Melbourne, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville FL as well as Charleston SC. Please follow all advice from government agencies.

OTHER WARNINGS
* Tropical storm force winds extend for 115 miles from the centre
* Tide levels could be 1 to 3 feet above normal in E Florida near the centre of Fay
* Rainfall totals of 6 to 12 inches [150 to 300 mm] can be expected in northeastern and east-central Florida, with 3 to 6 inches [75 to 150 mm] in southeastern Georgia.
* The northwestern Bahamas can anticipate totals of 3 to 5 inches [75 to 125 mm]
* Isolated tornadoes are possible in northeastern Florida

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
Typhoon Nuri / 13W
Philippines designation Karen
Warning 15 at 1500 GMT
Position 19.6N 120.4E
Location 390 miles ESE of Hong Kong
Movement NW at 9 knots
Maximum sustained winds 80 knots
Maximum gusts 100 knots
Threatened landmasses Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Next update from JTWC at 2100 GMT

This system is moving westnorthwest and will slowly intensify as it passes close to Luzon Island, Philippines. Final landfall will occur east of Hong Kong by the end of this week.

Maximum significant wave height 24 feet
Tropical storm force winds extend for 110 to 135 miles from the centre
Typhoon strength winds extend for 45 miles from the centre

PHILIPPINES Warnings
The areas under signal have changed since last update
Signal number 1 is raised in Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Zambales

Signal number 2 is raised in Rest of Cagayan, Kalinga, Abra, Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, La Union

Signal number 3 is raised in Northern Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Calayan Group of Islands

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
ATLANTIC
System 94L
Update from NHC at 0900 GMT
Position 13N 38W
Location midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles
Potential for tropical cyclone formation is LOW

20 August 2008 - bulletin 415

Reason for issue
* Atlantic: latest warning for tropical storm Fay
* Western Pacific: latest warning for typhoon Nuri
* Disturbances: Atlantic

Next bulletin
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ATLANTIC
Tropical storm Fay / 06L
Warning 19A at 1200 GMT
Position 28.2N 80.6W
Location near Cape Canaveral, Florida
Movement N at 4 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots
Threatened landmasses Florida, Georgia, Bahamas
Next warning from NHC is due at 1500 GMT

Tropical storm Fay is moving close to the shoreline of eastern Florida, and will reemerge over the open Atlantic in a day's or so time. Fay will then make landfall again in northern Florida or Georgia. Chances are decreasing that the storm will reach hurricane strength.

WARNINGS & WATCHES
The warning areas have changed since the last bulletin on this site.

A hurricane watch is in force

from Flagler Beach FL to Altamaha Sound GA

A tropical storm warning is in force

From Altamaha Sound GA south to Jupiter Inlet FL

A tropical storm watch is in force for the coast of Georgia

From Altamaha Sound to the Savannah River

Local hurricane statements have been issued for Key West, Miami, Melbourne, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville FL as well as Charleston SC. Please follow all advice from government agencies.

OTHER WARNINGS
* Tropical storm force winds extend for 140 miles from the centre
* Tide levels could be 1 to 3 feet above normal in E Florida near the centre of Fay
* Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches [125 to 250 mm] can be expected in southern and east-central Florida, with isolated totals of 15 inches [375 mm].
* The northwestern Bahamas can anticipate totals of 3 to 5 inches [75 to 125 mm]
* Isolated tornadoes are possible in southern and central Florida

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
Typhoon Nuri / 13W
Philippines designation Karen
Warning 14 at 0900 GMT
Position 18.9N 121.1E
Location 440 miles ESE of Hong Kong
Movement W at 13 knots
Maximum sustained winds 90 knots
Maximum gusts 110 knots
Threatened landmasses Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Next update from JTWC at 0300 GMT

This system is moving westnorthwest and will slowly intensify as it passes close to Luzon Island, Philippines. Final landfall will occur east of Hong Kong by the end of this week.

Maximum significant wave height 24 feet
Tropical storm force winds extend for 95 to 120 miles from the centre
Typhoon strength winds extend for 30 to 35 miles from the centre

PHILIPPINES Warnings
The areas under signal have changed since last update
Signal number 1 is raised in Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Zambales

Signal number 2 is raised in Rest of Cagayan, Kalinga, Abra, Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, La Union

Signal number 3 is raised in Northern Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Calayan Group of Islands

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
ATLANTIC
System 94L
Update from NHC at 0900 GMT
Position 13N 38W
Location midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles
Potential for tropical cyclone formation is LOW

19 August 2008 - bulletin 414

Reason for issue
* Atlantic: latest warning for tropical storm Fay
* Western Pacific: latest warning for typhoon Nuri
* Disturbances: Atlantic

Next bulletin
* will be issued within 24 hours

ATLANTIC
Tropical storm Fay / 06L
Warning 17 at 2100 GMT
Position (at 2200 GMT) 27.4N 80.9W
Location (at 2200 GMT) 50 miles SSW of Melbourne, Florida
Movement NNE at 7 knots
Maximum sustained winds 55 knots
Threatened landmasses Florida, Georgia, Bahamas
Next warning from NHC is due at 0000 GMT

Tropical storm Fay has gained intensity over Florida, as it heads north northeast. The storm will reemerge over water to the east of Florida. Fay will then make landfall again in northern Florida or Georgia. Chances are increasing that the storm will reach hurricane strength.

WARNINGS & WATCHES
The warning areas have changed since the last bulletin on this site.

A hurricane watch is in force for

the east coast of Florida north from Flagler Beach to Altamaha Sound, Georgia

A tropical storm warning is in force for the east coast of Florida:

From Flagler Beach south to Jupiter, including Lake Okeechobee

A tropical storm watch is in force for the coast of Georgia

From Altamaha Sound to the Savannah River

Local hurricane statements have been issued for Key West, Miami, Melbourne, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville FL as well as Charleston SC. Please follow all advice from government agencies.

OTHER WARNINGS
* Tropical storm force winds extend for 175 miles from the centre
* Tide levels could be 1 to 3 feet above normal in E Florida near the centre of Fay
* Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches [125 to 250 mm] can be expected in southern and east-central Florida, with isolated totals of 15 inches [375 mm].
* The northwestern Bahamas can anticipate totals of 3 to 5 inches [75 to 125 mm]
* Isolated tornadoes are possible in southern and central Florida

NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
Typhoon Nuri / 13W
Philippines designation Karen
Warning 12 at 2100 GMT
Position 18.4N 123E
Location 255 miles NNE of Manila, Philippines
Movement W at 13 knots
Maximum sustained winds 90 knots
Maximum gusts 110 knots
Threatened landmasses Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Next update from JTWC at 0300 GMT

This system is moving westnorthwest and will slowly intensify as it passes close to Luzon Island, Philippines on Wednesday. Final landfall will occur east of Hong Kong by the end of this week.

Maximum significant wave height 23 feet
Tropical storm force winds extend for 95 to 105 miles from the centre
Typhoon strength winds extend for 30 miles from the centre

PHILIPPINES Warnings
The areas under signal have changed since last update
Signal number 1 is raised in Pangasinan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Rest of Aurora, Polilio Island

Signal number 2 is raised in Isabela, Northern Aurora, Quirino, La Union, Benguet, Nueva Viscaya, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Ifugao

Signal number 3 is raised in Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands,
Calayan Group of Islands

TROPICAL DISTURBANCE UPDATE
ATLANTIC
System 94L
Update from NHC at 2100 GMT
Position 13N 36W
Location 950 miles WSW of the Cape Verde Islands
Potential for tropical cyclone formation is MEDIUM