Cyclonic Storm News No.26, 2016
26th October, 2016 14:00 MST
Cyclonic Storm News
According to the observations at (13:30)hrs M.S.T today, the cyclonic storm over the Eastcentral Bay of Bengal “KYANT” has moved to West-Southwest. It is centered at about (360)miles West-Southwest of Pathein, (355)miles West-Southwest of Gwa, (335)miles Southwest of Kyaukpyu, Myanmar and (310)miles East-Southeast of Visakhapatnam and (425)miles East-Northeast of Machillipatnam, India. It is forecast to move West-Southwest wards.
The present stage of cyclonic storm is coded yellow stage, it is not moving towards the Myanmar Coasts.
Position of cyclonic storm, Centre pressure and wind
Cyclonic storm is located at about Latitude (16.6) degree North and Longitude (88.5) degree East, it’s centre pressure is (998) hPa and maximum wind speed near the center is about (50)miles per hour at (13:30) hrs MST today.
Forecast for next (24)hours
It is forecast to further intensify and move West – Southwest wards during next (24)hrs.
General caution
Squalls with moderate to rough sea are likely at times Deltaic, off and along Rakhine Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35)m.p.h.
Advisory
Under the influence of cyclonic storm, trawlers, vessels and ships in the Delta, off and along Rakhine Coasts are advised especially to avert in this condition.