Cyclone Warnings and News - The Sardine News

Helloa,

Just an update on the weather for you guys.

There are 4 systems in the Indian Ocean at the moment, two of which on the channel

Two have already been classified as cyclones – Ethel and Funso

Check link below

http://aviationweather.gov/data/obs/sat/intl/ir_ICAO-E_bw.jpg

This link shows position and details of cyclone Funso which is sitting north of us, roughly straight out from Quelimane and is forecasted to move south and be straight out from Vilankulos on Sunday afternoon. Another system is building up right behind it.

The epicenter should get to roughly about 180 NM from the coast and winds expected by us are up to 60 knots maximum with gusts up to 75 knots. These wind speeds should start from the 24^th and intensifying until the 27^th.

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/si201208_5day.html

Tropical cyclone Funso / 08S
Warning 02 from JTWC at 2100 GMT
Position 18.1S 40.1E
Location 630 miles NE of Maputo, Mozambique
Movement 230° (SW) at 6 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Mozambique
Maximum siginificant wave height is 14 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0900 GMT

Funso is heading southwest down the Mozambique Channel and will continue to intensify over the next 5 days, reaching at least 95 knots by that time.

Tropical cyclone Ethel / 07S
Warning 02 from JTWC at 1500 GMT
Position 15.7S 66.5E
Movement 220° (SW) at 10 knots
Maximum sustained winds 45 knots gusting to 55 knots
Comparative strength Tropical storm
Threatened landmasses Rodrigues
Maximum siginificant wave height is 15 feet
Next warning from JTWC at 0300 GMT
Next update from Met Mauritius for Rodrigues at 0000 GMT