Tropical storm Becky is forecast to strike Vanuatu
Pastor Dale Morgan
Tropical storm Becky is forecast to strike Vanuatu*
27 Mar 2007 02:32:00 GMT
Source: Tropical Storm Risk
Mark Saunders
Tropical storm Becky is forecast to strike Vanuatu as a tropical cyclone
at about 12:00 GMT on 27 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air
Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall
will be near 14.6 S, 166.1 E. Becky is expected to bring 1-minute
maximum sustained winds to the region of around 129 km/h (80 mph). Wind
gusts in the area may be considerably higher.
According to the Saffir-Simpson damage scale the potential property
damage and flooding from a storm of Becky's strength (category 1) at
landfall includes:
* Storm surge generally 1.2-1.5 metres (4-5 feet) above normal.
* No real damage to building structures.
* Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees.
* Some damage to poorly constructed signs.
* Some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.
There is also the potential for flooding further inland due to heavy rain.
The information above is provided for guidance only and should not be
used to make life or death decisions or decisions relating to property.
Anyone in the region who is concerned for their personal safety or
property should contact their official national weather agency or
warning centre for advice.
This alert is provided by Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) which is sponsored
by Benfield, Royal & SunAlliance, Crawford & Company and University
College London (UCL). TSR acknowledges the support of the UK Met Office.