Tropical Storm WUKONG / Quinta now approaching Boracay
Tropical Storm WUKONG / Quinta passaed a bit more north than expected and is now in the vicinity of Boracay island.
The storm is moving west-northwest with a foreward speed of 26 km/h. The storm has slightly strengthened and has now maximum winds of 65 km/h near the center and gusts are up to 85 km/h.
All agencies forecast a western direction. Depending on the strength of Amihan, a light deviation northwards may happen.
The JMA track shows the storm having changed its direction when making landfall in Panay.
Storm data:
| Name (INTL. / local): | WUKONG / Quinta |
| Class: | Tropical Storm |
| Time/Date of observation: | 12:00 NN on December 26, 2012 |
| Location of Center: | 11.7º North 122.3º East |
| Moving Direction and Speed: | WNW @ 26 km/h = 15 mph |
| Moving towards: | Boracay Island |
| Distance from the Philippines: | inside |
| Estimated Date / Time of Landfall: | n/a |
| Max. Wind Speed near Center: | 65 km/h |
| Peak Wind Gusts: | 85 km/h |
| Minimum Central Pressure: | 996 hPa |
| Diameter: | 445 km |
| 24h Rainfall near Center: | 210 mm |
| Max. Wave Height: | 4 m = 14 ft |
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Next update this evening or as soon as we get new data.
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