Super Typhoon Xangsane

[z21rhd]

Category 4 Super Typhoon XangSane now devastating the central Philippines is forecast to arrive in Eastern Esaan as a Category 1 Typhoon packing winds 0f 75 knots ( 140 kph) between 96 and 120 hours from 0000 GMT 28:9:06.

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

Ubon Rachathani

Warin Chamrab

Kanthararom

Sisaket

Utumphon Phisai

Surin

Buriram

Korat

Forecasters have it dissipating in strength as it proceeds westward. However, it still may be a tropical depression carry winds of 35 knots (65 kph) and tons rain by the time it reaches Korat.

For updates on this storm check :- http://tsr.mss.ucl.ac.uk/

Also the Joint Typhoon Warning Center :- https:// www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc

who forecast Xangsang to be at :

96 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.4N 106.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 085 KT, GUSTS 105 KT

DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

VECTOR TO 120 HR POSIT: 260 DEG/ 08 KTS.

suandaao

[Axel]

There is no Sunday, Sep. 31.

[Ken]

There is no Sunday, Sep. 31.

Not only is there no Sunday, Sep. 31, but the "link" doesn't work either.

[phibunmike]

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

I had better do something to prepare then - like, um... well, I suppose I need to make sure my papaya trees are well propped...

[z21rhd]

There is no Sunday, Sep. 31.

Not only is there no Sunday, Sep. 31, but the "link" doesn't work either.

Hi Axel and Ken , Try this Url :- http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com

The other website is for the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre - which is a restricted site,

but I have using it for the last 7 years.

Axel point me to where you found the date/date anomaly and I will get it corrected.

Suandaao

[Axel]

Hi Suandaao, try a calendar. Sep. has only 30 days.

Guess it was a typing error and next Sunday is Oct. 1.

Edited September 28, 2006 by Axel

[z21rhd]

Hi Suandaao, try a calendar. Sep. has only 30 days.

Guess it was a typing error and next Sunday is Oct. 1.

Axel, I am aware that this Sunday is the 1st of October.

Where did you find the typing error - I would really like get it corrected ?

Suandaao

[BrissyBoy]

Hi Suandaao, try a calendar. Sep. has only 30 days.

Guess it was a typing error and next Sunday is Oct. 1.

Axel, I am aware that this Sunday is the 1st of October.

Where did you find the typing error - I would really like get it corrected ?

Suandaao

In the thread title.

[LaoPo]

Hi Suandaao, try a calendar. Sep. has only 30 days.

Guess it was a typing error and next Sunday is Oct. 1.

Axel, I am aware that this Sunday is the 1st of October.

Where did you find the typing error - I would really like get it corrected ?

Suandaao

In your topic-title.

You can't change that I think but you can ask a/the moderator(s).

LaoPo

[z21rhd]

Hi Suandaao, try a calendar. Sep. has only 30 days.

Guess it was a typing error and next Sunday is Oct. 1.

Axel, I am aware that this Sunday is the 1st of October.

Where did you find the typing error - I would really like get it corrected ?

Suandaao

In the thread title.

Thanks Brissy, my finger trouble !!

Suandaao

[z21rhd]

Category 4 Super Typhoon XangSane now devastating the central Philippines is forecast to arrive in Eastern Esaan as a Category 1 Typhoon packing winds 0f 75 knots ( 140 kph) between 96 and 120 hours from 0000 GMT 28:9:06.

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

Ubon Rachathani

Warin Chamrab

Kanthararom

Sisaket

Utumphon Phisai

Surin

Buriram

Korat

Forecasters have it dissipating in strength as it proceeds westward. However, it still may be a tropical depression carry winds of 35 knots (65 kph) and tons rain by the time it reaches Korat.

For updates on this storm check :- http://tsr.mss.ucl.ac.uk/

Also the Joint Typhoon Warning Center :- https:// www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc

who forecast Xangsang to be at :

96 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.4N 106.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 085 KT, GUSTS 105 KT

DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

VECTOR TO 120 HR POSIT: 260 DEG/ 08 KTS.

suandaao

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UPDATE at 2230 hrs 28thSEPT (0530 hrs Thai 29th Sept)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre downgrades the forecast for the Typhoon

having it arrive in eastern Esaan as a Tropical Storm with 35 Kt winds.

72 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.5N 104.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT

DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

The Tropical Storm Risk centre also has xangsane dissipated to

a TS in 72 hours - see latest attachment :-

[Ken]

I kind of like this link from another thread for "tracking" the storm: Wunderground

[Axel]

Axel, I am aware that this Sunday is the 1st of October.

Where did you find the typing error - I would really like get it corrected ?

Suandaao

In the thread title.

Thanks Brissy, my finger trouble !!

Suandaao

Nothing serious from my side and did not want to pester you. Came out automatically, when I saw the date/day. Probably, I am reading too many documents before signing.

As for Xangsane I do believe after landfall around Danang it will lose power before, if, moving on to Ubon. As a precaution, I would suggest to check for lose parts around the house. Evtl. cover windows. Stock up on food and drinks and perhaps fill up the gasoline in the car.

I am no weather-expert but have been sitting through dozends of typhoons during my previous 17 years in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

[teletiger]

I kind of like this link from another thread for "tracking" the storm: Wunderground

Nice site there Ken. For something more technical (and hours of fun )

http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tc_pages/tc_home.html

Regards

[z21rhd]

Category 4 Super Typhoon XangSane now devastating the central Philippines is forecast to arrive in Eastern Esaan as a Category 1 Typhoon packing winds 0f 75 knots ( 140 kph) between 96 and 120 hours from 0000 GMT 28:9:06.

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

Ubon Rachathani

Warin Chamrab

Kanthararom

Sisaket

Utumphon Phisai

Surin

Buriram

Korat

Forecasters have it dissipating in strength as it proceeds westward. However, it still may be a tropical depression carry winds of 35 knots (65 kph) and tons rain by the time it reaches Korat.

For updates on this storm check :- http://tsr.mss.ucl.ac.uk/

Also the Joint Typhoon Warning Center :- https:// www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc

who forecast Xangsang to be at :

96 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.4N 106.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 085 KT, GUSTS 105 KT

DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

VECTOR TO 120 HR POSIT: 260 DEG/ 08 KTS.

suandaao

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UPDATE at 2230 hrs 28thSEPT (0530 hrs Thai 29th Sept)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre downgrades the forecast for the Typhoon

having it arrive in eastern Esaan as a Tropical Storm with 35 Kt winds.

72 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.5N 104.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT

DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

The Tropical Storm Risk centre also has xangsane dissipated to

a TS in 72 hours - see latest attachment :-

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UPDATE From Thai Met Office :-

http://www.thaimet.tmd.go.th/Html/News/Eng/English1_1.pdf

[z21rhd]

Category 4 Super Typhoon XangSane now devastating the central Philippines is forecast to arrive in Eastern Esaan as a Category 1 Typhoon packing winds 0f 75 knots ( 140 kph) between 96 and 120 hours from 0000 GMT 28:9:06.

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

Ubon Rachathani

Warin Chamrab

Kanthararom

Sisaket

Utumphon Phisai

Surin

Buriram

Korat

Forecasters have it dissipating in strength as it proceeds westward. However, it still may be a tropical depression carry winds of 35 knots (65 kph) and tons rain by the time it reaches Korat.

For updates on this storm check :- http://tsr.mss.ucl.ac.uk/

Also the Joint Typhoon Warning Center :- https:// www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc

who forecast Xangsang to be at :

96 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.4N 106.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 085 KT, GUSTS 105 KT

DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

VECTOR TO 120 HR POSIT: 260 DEG/ 08 KTS.

suandaao

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UPDATE at 2230 hrs 28thSEPT (0530 hrs Thai 29th Sept)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre downgrades the forecast for the Typhoon

having it arrive in eastern Esaan as a Tropical Storm with 35 Kt winds.

72 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.5N 104.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT

DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

The Tropical Storm Risk centre also has xangsane dissipated to

a TS in 72 hours - see latest attachment :-

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UPDATE From Thai Met Office :-

http://www.thaimet.tmd.go.th/Html/News/Eng/English1_1.pdf

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Update from Japan Met and Singapore Ea. @ 6pm Lst . 1 Oct.

The Satelite Pix shows Xangsane's centre over Ubon . At this time experiencing very light breeze

from the north with some drizzle !

suandaao

[MarcoH]

Is it already here,, havent noticed any difference,, dark whole day, some drops but nothing out of ordinary,,, wind and everything same as normal..

Heard that in Yaso has poored down lot's of water whole day but nothing when come close to Ubon town

Category 4 Super Typhoon XangSane now devastating the central Philippines is forecast to arrive in Eastern Esaan as a Category 1 Typhoon packing winds 0f 75 knots ( 140 kph) between 96 and 120 hours from 0000 GMT 28:9:06.

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

Ubon Rachathani

Warin Chamrab

Kanthararom

Sisaket

Utumphon Phisai

Surin

Buriram

Korat

Forecasters have it dissipating in strength as it proceeds westward. However, it still may be a tropical depression carry winds of 35 knots (65 kph) and tons rain by the time it reaches Korat.

For updates on this storm check :- http://tsr.mss.ucl.ac.uk/

Also the Joint Typhoon Warning Center :- https:// www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc

who forecast Xangsang to be at :

96 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.4N 106.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 085 KT, GUSTS 105 KT

DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

VECTOR TO 120 HR POSIT: 260 DEG/ 08 KTS.

suandaao

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UPDATE at 2230 hrs 28thSEPT (0530 hrs Thai 29th Sept)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre downgrades the forecast for the Typhoon

having it arrive in eastern Esaan as a Tropical Storm with 35 Kt winds.

72 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.5N 104.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT

DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

The Tropical Storm Risk centre also has xangsane dissipated to

a TS in 72 hours - see latest attachment :-

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UPDATE From Thai Met Office :-

http://www.thaimet.tmd.go.th/Html/News/Eng/English1_1.pdf

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Update from Japan Met and Singapore Ea. @ 6pm Lst . 1 Oct.

The Satelite Pix shows Xangsane's centre over Ubon . At this time experiencing very light breeze

from the north with some drizzle !

suandaao

[sezzo]

It blew a gale here all night last night. Heaps of rain going sideways due to the wind. I have just gone for a walk around to make sure everything is in place. I thought for a while there that my roof would be gone in the morning.

[z21rhd]

Category 4 Super Typhoon XangSane now devastating the central Philippines is forecast to arrive in Eastern Esaan as a Category 1 Typhoon packing winds 0f 75 knots ( 140 kph) between 96 and 120 hours from 0000 GMT 28:9:06.

It is forecast to arrive close to Phibun Mangsahan then track generally on a course of 260 degrees,

The following cities and towns will be in its path :-

Ubon Rachathani

Warin Chamrab

Kanthararom

Sisaket

Utumphon Phisai

Surin

Buriram

Korat

Forecasters have it dissipating in strength as it proceeds westward. However, it still may be a tropical depression carry winds of 35 knots (65 kph) and tons rain by the time it reaches Korat.

For updates on this storm check :- http://tsr.mss.ucl.ac.uk/

Also the Joint Typhoon Warning Center :- https:// www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc

who forecast Xangsang to be at :

96 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.4N 106.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 085 KT, GUSTS 105 KT

DISSIPATING AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

VECTOR TO 120 HR POSIT: 260 DEG/ 08 KTS.

suandaao

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UPDATE at 2230 hrs 28thSEPT (0530 hrs Thai 29th Sept)

The Joint Typhoon Warning Centre downgrades the forecast for the Typhoon

having it arrive in eastern Esaan as a Tropical Storm with 35 Kt winds.

72 HRS, VALID AT:

011800Z --- 15.5N 104.9E

MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT

DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND

The Tropical Storm Risk centre also has xangsane dissipated to

a TS in 72 hours - see latest attachment :-

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UPDATE From Thai Met Office :-

http://www.thaimet.tmd.go.th/Html/News/Eng/English1_1.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------------

Update from Japan Met and Singapore Ea. @ 6pm Lst . 1 Oct.

The Satelite Pix shows Xangsane's centre over Ubon . At this time experiencing very light breeze

from the north with some drizzle !

suandaao

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UPDATE From Thai MET Office :-

Typhoon “Xangsane”

At 04.00 A.M. on 2 October 2006, tropical storm “Xangsane” has downgraded to tropical depression covering Ubon Ratchathani and Yasothon with maximum wind speed near its center about 60 kilometers per hour. It is moving westward about 15 kilometers per hour. It is expected to weaken and move to Roi Et and Maha Sarakham. Heavy to very heavy rain and gusty winds are expected over the country. People in Thailand should beware of heavy rainfall, gusty winds and flash flood during 2-4 October 2006.

High waves with wave height 2-4 meters is likely in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf. All ships should proceed with caution during 2-4 October 2006.

Date 02 October 2006

Time 04:30

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30 km west of Ubon the TD arrived = 'Swerling' winds - max 20 knots - continuous rain from

2am , 2 Oct , this morning . Wind now eased. Much lodging in rice paddies - hard luck on poor farmers.

Cheers

Suandaao

[timber]

Another good web-site for tracking the storm is:

http://www.nectec.or.th/weather.html

[bergen]

Typhoon report from Suan Loong Daeng Farm in the south west corner of Ubon Province.

Strong wind and heavy rain all night. Still raining a little, but the wind has gone.

The river which comes from the Cambodian/Thai mountain range, and border the back side of our land has risen 1 meter during the night. Fortunately it causes no ploblems to us.

I think (hope) the sun will be back later 2day

Trond

[Cent]

Typhoon report from Suan Loong Daeng Farm in the south west corner of Ubon Province.

Strong wind and heavy rain all night. Still raining a little, but the wind has gone.

The river which comes from the Cambodian/Thai mountain range, and border the back side of our land has risen 1 meter during the night. Fortunately it causes no ploblems to us.

I think (hope) the sun will be back later 2day

Trond

Bergen,

Started raining here in Surin last night around midnight. Some wind, nothing major though. Still raining here, heavy earlier, but the wind has died down to a mild yet cooling breeze. Good rains for the rice fields. No flooding in my area, although one school here flooded and I heard of a couple more places closing due to crappy drainage.

Cent

[mpdkorat]

Typhoon report from Suan Loong Daeng Farm in the south west corner of Ubon Province.

Strong wind and heavy rain all night. Still raining a little, but the wind has gone.

The river which comes from the Cambodian/Thai mountain range, and border the back side of our land has risen 1 meter during the night. Fortunately it causes no ploblems to us.

I think (hope) the sun will be back later 2day

Trond

Bergen,

Started raining here in Surin last night around midnight. Some wind, nothing major though. Still raining here, heavy earlier, but the wind has died down to a mild yet cooling breeze. Good rains for the rice fields. No flooding in my area, although one school here flooded and I heard of a couple more places closing due to crappy drainage.

Cent

Raining in Korat all night and still has not stopped. No winds though. I have not been outside so I can't comment on any flooding.

[george]

Xangsane wallops north, northeast Thailand

SURIN: -- Typhoon Xangsane was downgraded to the status of 'depression' after moving over Thailand's northeastern province of Surin Monday morning, having caused heavy rain in the northern and northeastern provinces, and forcing rescue teams to clear fallen trees from blocked roads.

The Meteorological Department said that the depression, which packed maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometres per hour, was moving west at 15 km/hour.

Even as it was downgraded, however, the depression carried heavy rain to the lower northern, northeastern, eastern and central regions including Bangkok and its surrounding areas.

Southern regional weather would also be influenced, the statement warned, and the Andaman coastal provinces could face possible flash floods.

Xangsane earlier caused flooding in Phichit province, and rising floodwaters from the Yom River added to the provincial flood woes.

Meteorological Department director general Suparerk Tansriratanawong said he was relieved that the typhoon had weakened and would cause less damage than earlier expected.

--TNA 2006-10-02

[Thepokergod]

I flew to Vietnam to intercept Xangsane...conditions in Hoi An, Vietnam yesterday morning were insane. The eye made landfall about 15km north of my location. Here are some pics I took:

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Here's some aftermath pics I took today:

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