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Event:
TC Tropical Cyclone
Number:
2012-000197
Country:
FSM Micronesia, Federated States
Location:
Date (YMD):
2012-11-27
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Information Source:
IFRC
Comments:
On 27 November, Tropical Storm Bopha developed southwest of Pohnpei and southeast of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), intensifying overnight with a current maximum wind speed of 40 knots near its centre, and has moved westwards as expected. It is currently a weak Category 1, and tropical storm warning remains in effect for the following locations in the FSM: Pohnpei state (Nukuoro); Chuuk state (Puluqat, Likunor, Losap, Chuuk Lagoon Islands); and Yap state (Satawal). The tropical storm is expected to worsen over the weekend with the likelihood of it developing into a Category 4 tropical cyclone, effecting greater risks in Palau and Yap state of FSM.
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TC-2012-000197-PHL
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: Tropical typhoon Pablo (Bopha)has slightly weakened after landfall.
