Typhoon Warning

[KarenBravo]

Am presently offshore in the Gulf of Thailand and we have just received a typhoon warning. There is a tropical depression that is heading towards the Kra isthmus and will cross into the Andaman sea. Phuket lies in its potential path. This tropical depression could get to tropical storm, or, even a typhoon.

At the moment, sustained winds of 25 knots, gusting 35 knots.

Have fun.

Edited November 14, 2012 by KarenBravo

[stevenl]

TMD warning I presume? Safe to ignore these, they're never right.

[MJCM]

TMD warning I presume? Safe to ignore these, they're never right.

Better be safe then sorry afterwards

Edited November 14, 2012 by MJCM

[Guest]

From: http://www.tmd.go.th/en/thailand.php

7-day Forecast Nov 14, 2012 - Nov 20, 2012

During 15-18 November, tropical depression over the lower South China Sea will move pass the tip of Indochina through the upper Gulf and then to the Andaman sea. More rain is likely in the lower North, the East the Central, and the South of the country. Isolated heavy rain will be expected over the upper South. The wind waves are likely 2-3 meters high. During 16-20 November, another ridge of strong high pressure will cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea. Cooler weather will be likely with rain in the upper country while the South receive continuous rain.

Cautions

During 15-20 November, people in the South should beware of heavy rain. All ships in the Gulf of Thailand should proceed with caution, and during 16-17 November, small boats keep ashore. During 18-19 November, all ships in the Andaman Sea should proceed with caution.

[petercallen]

And the world is flat that's why we don't all fall off

Might happen probably not

[KarenBravo]

Presently have stopped operations, bringing all our stuff onboard and getting ready to run for it.

[Guest]

And the world is flat that's why we don't all fall off

Might happen probably not

¿ɥʇɹɐƎ ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ƃuıddoɹp ɯoɹɟ suɐılɐɹʇsn∀ ǝɥʇ dlǝɥ ʇɐɥʇ sǝop ʍoH

[LivinginKata]

And the world is flat that's why we don't all fall off

Might happen probably not

¿ɥʇɹɐƎ ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ƃuıddoɹp ɯoɹɟ suɐılɐɹʇsn∀ ǝɥʇ dlǝɥ ʇɐɥʇ sǝop ʍoH

That's very clever oilinki, and I can't find any rule that it breaks ... so well done.

[g00dgirl]

Bad news, I have a late evening flight into Phuket on Nov 16. I'd rather not risk a landing during heavy rain / storm in the dark. Maybe I should cancel or check if I can re-book.

I was almost on the 12go flight that crashed landing at Phuket, I was on the same flight one week earlier, I'm scared of flying especially domestic ever since.

[steelepulse]

Windguru is not showing much http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=310

[Shot]

Look here http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_gis_e.htm

[hkt83100]

Look here http://www.hko.gov.h...wx/tc_gis_e.htm

I like this one much more: http://www2.tmd.go.th/radar/pkt120Loop.php

[bikkalad]

She,ll be right it's not like its gonna be 2012 or something ?????

DOH !!!!!!!

[KarenBravo]

TMD warning I presume? Safe to ignore these, they're never right.

No. Oil companies spare no expense for accurate weather forecasts.

From the MeteoGroup Offshore.

[stevenl]

Here in the area I trust Windguru, which is not showing much.

[KarenBravo]

Here in the area I trust Windguru, which is not showing much.

Of course it isn't. That is because the tropical depression is at the moment tracking away from Phuket.

These things can change course at any time.

What I'm saying is that for a worst case scenario there is a potential for 1. The depression to intensify. 2. It changes course and hits Phuket.

Look at the link from HKG. It shows the possible zone that the depression can move to.

Windguru does not show this feature which is vital when tracking severe weather systems.

[paulbrun]

And the world is flat that's why we don't all fall off

Might happen probably not

¿ɥʇɹɐƎ ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ƃuıddoɹp ɯoɹɟ suɐılɐɹʇsn∀ ǝɥʇ dlǝɥ ʇɐɥʇ sǝop ʍoH

How the hell did you do that..?

[Guest]

How the hell did you do that..?

My friend went to Australia and all I got was this lousy keyboard. Anyway it's nice to be able to write Australian.

To speak it requires some serious yoga skills.. but I'm doing my best to master it before the TV party.

Almost there.

( Australian translator: http://www.upsidedowntext.com/ )

[Guest]

Could tropical depression or storm effect to the flights between Phuket and Bangkok? I'm also supposed to fly up to Bangkok and back home during that time.

In both cases the affected are is too wide for planes simply to go around and too high to fly over?

[tombkk]

Could tropical depression or storm effect to the flights between Phuket and Bangkok? I'm also supposed to fly up to Bangkok and back home during that time.

In both cases the affected are is too wide for planes simply to go around and too high to fly over?

Yes, severe weather can affect flights. However, it is up to the safety officers (that would include the pilot and the airport authority) to decide whether it is safe to fly to Phuket. As long as you use a reputable airline, you needn‘t worry.

If you are just looking for the cheapest ticket, you need to worry of course.

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[NomadJoe]

<snip>

Look at the link from HKG. It shows the possible zone that the depression can move to.

<snip>

I'm confused. There is absolutely nothing showing at that link about any Typhoon. Here is what I see.

EDIT: This link shows it. http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_pos_1225.htm

Current:

Edited November 14, 2012 by NomadJoe

[stevenl]

Here in the area I trust Windguru, which is not showing much.

Of course it isn't. That is because the tropical depression is at the moment tracking away from Phuket.

These things can change course at any time.

What I'm saying is that for a worst case scenario there is a potential for 1. The depression to intensify. 2. It changes course and hits Phuket.

Look at the link from HKG. It shows the possible zone that the depression can move to.

Windguru does not show this feature which is vital when tracking severe weather systems.

And the best case scenario, and present expectations, are that it will not intensify and completely pass by Phuket.

Why not stick to the present forecast, and if required because things to change take action. And yes, I know that does not work for a company like yours, but for us normal human beings it works fine to start worrying when it is necessary, and not beforehand.

[canman]

The only site you need to track tropical depressions and, cyclones is here: http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/

Closest current threat to Thailand is here: http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/warnings/wp2512.gif

[KarenBravo]

The tropical depression has fizzled out. Going back to work.

[glassdude007]

The tropical depression has fizzled out. Going back to work.

Hhahahaha Seismic stress LOL.....

Stay safe KAREN,

I will be home (Dec 12th) for the holidays and i just got a new phone to,

so I can call you.... will you be around???

time for a sit down and tell some war stories mate...

cheers

[KarenBravo]

The tropical depression has fizzled out. Going back to work.

Hhahahaha Seismic stress LOL.....

Stay safe KAREN,

I will be home (Dec 12th) for the holidays and i just got a new phone to,

so I can call you.... will you be around???

time for a sit down and tell some war stories mate...

cheers

A very good chance I'll be home then. PM me your phone number.

[BigBillsDeli]

At 3 Am there's some storms movin' thru Patong last hour or so....no more then a usual downpoor!

Hey , Khun No-Ah how you doin' on my ARK?

[Sharp]

And the world is flat that's why we don't all fall off

Might happen probably not

¿ɥʇɹɐƎ ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ƃuıddoɹp ɯoɹɟ suɐılɐɹʇsn∀ ǝɥʇ dlǝɥ ʇɐɥʇ sǝop ʍoH

Flmaooooooo

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[hansgruber]

Hasn't stopped raining all night.

No wind at all and bucketing down.

Is this what a tropical depression looks like?

[petercallen]

It rained all night in Rawai but not heavy and no wind

Enough to give the garden a good watering and fill up the pool

Definitely wont be any flooding here