The island of Yap is set to have a close encounter with the developing tropical depression TDa (90W.) The storm has been consolidating slowly over the last 24 hours and it's centre has recently been relocated even closer to the island famous for it's giant stone money discs.
JMA are stating a central pressure of 1004 HPA and winds of 30kts gusting to 45kts. Should this be upgraded to a tropical storm it will be called Yutu, a name contributed by China which means jade hare.
Here's the lates TAF for Yap Int. Airport:
TAFPQ TAF
AMD PTYA 170619Z 170606 04010KT P6SM VCSH SCT016CB BKN130 OVC300
TEMPO 0609 -SHRA BKN016
FM0900 36015G25KT 5SM SHRA VCSH BKN016CB OVC130
FM1500 34025G35KT 4SM SHRA BKN016CB OVC130
TEMPO 1620 VRB30G40KT 1SM +SHRA OVC010
Meanwhile a late season SW Pacific tropical cyclone has formed near the Solomon Islands and it moving west toward the south of Papua New Guinea. BOM (Bureau of Meteorology - Australia) have started issuing warnings and Cyclone Pierre is expected to intensify to 55kts over the next 24 hours.
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