Cyclonic storm No.4
8th December, 2016 14:00 MST Today
Cyclonic storm
According to the observations at (13:30)hrs M.S.T today, the deep depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal has further intensified into a cyclonic storm “VARDAH”. It is centered at about (560)miles Southeast of Vishakhapatnam (India), (610)miles East-Southeast of Machilipatnam, (135)miles West of Port Blair (India) and (230)miles Southwest of Coco Island (Myanmar). It is forecast to move Northwest wards.
It is not moving towards Myanmar coasts, the present stage of the cyclonic storm is coded yellow stage.
Position of Cyclonic storm, Center pressure and wind
Cyclonic storm is located at Latitude (11.5) degree North and Longitude (90.5) degree East, Centre pressure of cyclonic storm is (998) hPa and maximum wind speed near the center is about (50) miles per hour at (13:30) hrs MST today.
Next (24)hrs Forecast
It is forecast to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next (24)hrs.
General caution
Squalls with moderate to rough sea are likely at times Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon – Taninthayi Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35) m.p.h.
Advisory
Trawlers, vessels and ships Deltaic, Gulf of Mottama, off and along Mon – Taninthayi Coasts are advised to avert in condition of cyclonic storm.