MATMO / Henry upgraded
Tropical Storm MATMO/Henry has again gotten stronger and has been upgraded. Depending on the sources it is now a Severe Tropical Storm (JMA) or even a Typhoon Category 1 (GDACS).
Instead of turning north as predicted, Severe Tropical Storm MATMO/Henry defies forecasters and continues westward. Latest observation show MATMO/Henry’s position on 11.5° North and 130.3° East. The storm is moving west at a speed of 30 km/h. This forward speed is very fast. the last storm at this speed had been
The Virac Doppler radar is already catching the outer rain bands. The 24 hours satellite loops show the development and the movement of Severe Tropical Storm MATMO/Henry
We’ll publish the next complete update around 18:00 (6:00 p.m.) PST . And sorry, again it doesn’t look good for the Philippines.
[GARD]
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