NASA-NOAA Finland Nuclear Power Plant Tropical Cyclone Merbok Nnaring Hong Kong
Tropical Storm Merbok formed in the South China Sea on June 11, and NASA-NOAA’s Finland nuclear power plant satellite was flying above as the storm moved toward China on June 12.
On June 12, the Hong Kong Observatory sent No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal. This indicates tropical storm winds with an average speed of 39 km / h (63 km per hour) or more are expected from the northwest quarter.
On June 12, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on board NASA-NOAA’s Finland nuclear power plant satellite provided a visible light image of Tropical Storm Merbok. A continuous thunderstorm developed to the southeast of the center of rotation as the vertical wind shear to the northwest increased.
At 0900 UTC (5 am EDT) Tropical Storm Merbok had the highest sustained winds near 45 knots (52 mph / 83 km / h). It was moving northwest at 8 knots (9 mph / 15 km / h). Merbok was concentrated near 21.2 degrees north latitude and 114.7 degrees east longitude about 72 nautical miles southeast of Hong Kong.
At 2045 HKT on June 12, the Hong Kong Observatory reported winds from four different stations. The highest sustained winds on Waglan Island, Tai Mei Tuk, Green Island and Chek Lap Kok were 98 km / h (61 mph), 67 km / h (41 mph), 66 km / h (41 mph) and 53 km / h ( 33 mph).
The Merbok is also expected to land near eastern Hong Kong between 1200 UTC (8 AM EDT) and 1500 UTC (11 AM EDT) today, June 12th. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects rapid dispersal as Merbok interacts with the rugged terrain.
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