Typhoon Megi now on it's second lanfall towards Southeastern China..TD 16W on it's way to Philippine Sea..TD 17W trying to survives

Typhoon Megi (Juan/15W)

 As of 7 a.m. PST, October 23, 2010

• 23.7N 118.1E
  
• 425.96 km. East-Northeast of Hong Kong
• currently moving northward @ 11 kph
• maximum sustained winds: 130 kph
  
• gustiness winds: 85 kph
  
• minimum sea level pressure: 970 MB
  
• maximum sea wave height: 21 feet
  
• heading towards Southeastern China
  
• Saffir-Simpson Typhoon Scale: Category 1

Typhoon Megi slowly decreasing it's strength as it is forecasts to make it's second landfall this afternoon. The main reason of weakening of this system is that it is tracking under the influence of moderate vertical wind shear and increased subsidence. Based on the latest satellite imagery , the central convection has shallowed and contracted towards the center and the large eye is completely cloud filled. Typhoon Megi is expected to dissipate within 12-18 hours once this sytem will make it's second landfall today.

Precautionary measures must be properly implemented along the affected area while Western Taiwan and Southeastern China are alerted against storm surge.

Cyclone updates regarding about Tropical Depression 16W and Tropical Depression 17W is found on the next page located above.