Super typhoon Shanshan Heads for Japan
Pastor Dale Morgan
*Super typhoon Shanshan Heads for Japan*
15 Sep 2006 09:38:00 GMT
Source: Tropical Storm Risk
Mark Saunders
Super typhoon Shanshan is forecast to strike Japan as a typhoon at about
09:00 GMT on 17 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force
Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be
near 32.4 N, 128.7 E. Shanshan is expected to bring 1-minute maximum
sustained winds to the region of around 157 km/h (97 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 Shanshan's strength (category 2) at
landfall includes:
* Storm surge generally 1.8-2.4 metres (6-8 feet) above normal.
* Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings.
* Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down.
* Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and
piers.
* Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival
of the storm center.
* Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings.
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.