Orkaan Winston (cat 5) koerst op Fiji af
Orkaan Winston heeft in Tonga al voor de nodige problemen gezorgd. Echter, Winston heeft zich omgedraaid en nu moet ook Fiji zich gaan voorbereiden op deze categorie 4 orkaan. Als hij daar aankomt kan hij een categorie 5 orkaan zijn.
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On Feb. 18, the gale warning for Niue has been cancelled now that Winston has moved west. However, a tropical cyclone alert is in force for Fiji, specifically the Lau group, Taveuni, Lomaiviti group, eastern half of Viti Levu, Kadavu. In Tonga warnings remain in effect. A storm warning is in effect for Vava'u and a gale warning is in effect for Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai, Tongatapu and 'Eua.
At 1500 UTC (10 a.m. EST) on Feb. 18, Tropical Cyclone Winston's maximum sustained winds were near 100 knots (115.1 mph/185.2 kph). It was a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, making it a major hurricane. Winston was located near 17.1 degrees south latitude and 172.3 degrees west longitude, about 182 nautical miles northwest of Niue. Winston was moving to the west at 7 knots (8 mph/12.9 kph) and generating wave heights to 28 feet (8.5 meters).
On Feb. 18 at 12:41 UTC (7:41 a.m. EST) NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Winston and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard saw very strong thunderstorms around the eye. Infrared date from VIIRS showed a large eye with tightly curved, strong bands of thunderstorms wrapping into the center. Strongest thunderstorms and coldest cloud tops were in the northwestern quadrant. Temperatures in storms there were as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 62.2 Celsius).
Animated enhanced infrared satellite imagery showed that Winston has a large, ragged eye with cloud-top cooling observed within the eye wall over six hours before 1500 UTC. When cloud top temperatures cool it means that the air is rising faster and stronger than before, pushing cloud tops higher into the troposphere (where temperatures are colder). Cooling cloud tops are an indication of a strengthening storm.
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) forecast expects Winston to strengthen to 110 knots (126.6 mph/203.7 kph) and then begin on a weakening trend from Feb. 19 as it tracks over cooler sea surface temperatures. By Feb. 20, Winston is forecast to run into increasing vertical wind shear which will also help to weaken the system.
JTWC calls for Winston to move closest to southern Fiji on Feb. 21. It is then expected to turn southeast. For updated warnings and information from the Fiji Meteorological Service, visit: http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2016-02-nasa-tropical-cyclone-winston-u-turn.html#jCp
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NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Winston U-turn toward Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Winston made a U-turn in the Southern Pacific Ocean just north of Niue, and appears to be headed back toward Fiji.
On Feb. 18, the gale warning for Niue has been cancelled now that Winston has moved west. However, a tropical cyclone alert is in force for Fiji, specifically the Lau group, Taveuni, Lomaiviti group, eastern half of Viti Levu, Kadavu. In Tonga warnings remain in effect. A storm warning is in effect for Vava'u and a gale warning is in effect for Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai, Tongatapu and 'Eua.
At 1500 UTC (10 a.m. EST) on Feb. 18, Tropical Cyclone Winston's maximum sustained winds were near 100 knots (115.1 mph/185.2 kph). It was a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, making it a major hurricane. Winston was located near 17.1 degrees south latitude and 172.3 degrees west longitude, about 182 nautical miles northwest of Niue. Winston was moving to the west at 7 knots (8 mph/12.9 kph) and generating wave heights to 28 feet (8.5 meters).
On Feb. 18 at 12:41 UTC (7:41 a.m. EST) NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Winston and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard saw very strong thunderstorms around the eye. Infrared date from VIIRS showed a large eye with tightly curved, strong bands of thunderstorms wrapping into the center. Strongest thunderstorms and coldest cloud tops were in the northwestern quadrant. Temperatures in storms there were as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 62.2 Celsius).
Animated enhanced infrared satellite imagery showed that Winston has a large, ragged eye with cloud-top cooling observed within the eye wall over six hours before 1500 UTC. When cloud top temperatures cool it means that the air is rising faster and stronger than before, pushing cloud tops higher into the troposphere (where temperatures are colder). Cooling cloud tops are an indication of a strengthening storm.
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) forecast expects Winston to strengthen to 110 knots (126.6 mph/203.7 kph) and then begin on a weakening trend from Feb. 19 as it tracks over cooler sea surface temperatures. By Feb. 20, Winston is forecast to run into increasing vertical wind shear which will also help to weaken the system.
JTWC calls for Winston to move closest to southern Fiji on Feb. 21. It is then expected to turn southeast. For updated warnings and information from the Fiji Meteorological Service, visit: http://www.met.gov.fj/aifs_prods/20036.txt.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2016-02-nasa-tropical-cyclone-winston-u-turn.html#jCp
De schade die Orkaan Winston al in Tonga heeft aangericht:
Tropical Cyclone Winston has changed course and is bringing stormy weather to Tonga.
The Tonga Meteorological Service said strong wind, heavy rain, rough seas, and flash flood warnings remained in force for Tongatapu, 'Eua, Ha'apai, Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu and Vava'u.
The cyclone was estimated to have an average wind speed of 120kmh at its centre, with gusts up to 170kmh.
The stormy conditions brought down powerlines in Vava'u.
It has already caused power outages, minor damage and flooding in low-lying areas.
READ MORE: Get set for the wet, NZ
There were no reports of injuries or casualties, according to Radio New Zealand.
ower is out in many parts owing to damage caused by Cyclone Winston.
Greg Just, based in Vava'u, said there had been "massive damage to power and phone lines" and "huge tree and crop damage".
Over the last few days the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm, however on February 16 it regained hurricane-force and threatened Tonga and American Samoa.
MetService said the cyclone was category 2.
Damage to a military base in Vava'u.
Over the next 24 hours the cyclone is expected to remain category 2, moving northeast. After that, it's expected to track west towards Fiji.
Kiwis planning travel to the Pacific are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and any severe weather warnings.
In January, a state of emergency was declared in Tonga as Tropical Cyclone Ula passed close by bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and damaging swells.
Bron:http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/76983045/cyclone-winston-causes-damage-in-tonga
We weten inmiddels al dat de orkaan of beter gezegd cycloon zich heeft omgedraaid en nu als een cat 4 richting Fiji begeeft | Gewijzigd: 30 januari 2017, 15:19 uur, door Joyce.s
Tropical Cyclone Winston has changed course and is bringing stormy weather to Tonga.
The Tonga Meteorological Service said strong wind, heavy rain, rough seas, and flash flood warnings remained in force for Tongatapu, 'Eua, Ha'apai, Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu and Vava'u.
The cyclone was estimated to have an average wind speed of 120kmh at its centre, with gusts up to 170kmh.
The stormy conditions brought down powerlines in Vava'u.
It has already caused power outages, minor damage and flooding in low-lying areas.
READ MORE: Get set for the wet, NZ
There were no reports of injuries or casualties, according to Radio New Zealand.
ower is out in many parts owing to damage caused by Cyclone Winston.
Greg Just, based in Vava'u, said there had been "massive damage to power and phone lines" and "huge tree and crop damage".
Over the last few days the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm, however on February 16 it regained hurricane-force and threatened Tonga and American Samoa.
MetService said the cyclone was category 2.
Damage to a military base in Vava'u.
Over the next 24 hours the cyclone is expected to remain category 2, moving northeast. After that, it's expected to track west towards Fiji.
Kiwis planning travel to the Pacific are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and any severe weather warnings.
In January, a state of emergency was declared in Tonga as Tropical Cyclone Ula passed close by bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and damaging swells.
Bron:http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/76983045/cyclone-winston-causes-damage-in-tonga
We weten inmiddels al dat de orkaan of beter gezegd cycloon zich heeft omgedraaid en nu als een cat 4 richting Fiji begeeft | Gewijzigd: 30 januari 2017, 15:19 uur, door Joyce.s
Life-threatening Tropical Cyclone Winston makes landfall in Fiji
Voor meer info zie ook: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/lifethreatening-tropical-cyclo/55523804
cat 5 en veel regen
Citaat van Joyce.s, zaterdag 20 februari 2016, 9:56 uur
Life-threatening Tropical Cyclone Winston makes landfall in Fiji...youtube filmpje....
Voor meer info zie ook: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/lifethreatening-tropical-cyclo/55523804
| Gewijzigd: 21 februari 2016, 14:03 uur, door Joyce.s
Keiharde windstoten knallen over Fiji
De eilandengroep Fiji wordt op dit moment getroffen door de zwaarste cycloon uit hun geschiedenis. Windstoten van meer dan 300 kilometer per uur razen over de eilanden.
Bron:http://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/buitenland/keiharde-windstoten-knallen-over-fiji
Cycloon Winston richt grote vernielingen aan op Fiji
De cycloon Winston heeft op de Fiji-eilanden in de Grote Oceaan een enorme ravage aangericht. Vijf mensen zijn overleden door de cycloon.Op meerdere eilanden zijn veel huizen compleet weggewaaid of zwaar beschadigd, aldus de krant The Fiji Times.
Niet alleen huizen liepen schade op, ook de infrastructuur heeft danig onder de wind te lijden. Wegen en elektriciteitsverbindingen zijn op sommige plekken flink gehavend. De wind heeft het puin van huizen en grotere gebouwen over de eilanden verspreid. Op alle eilanden zijn talloze bomen ontworteld.
Op meerdere plekken heeft de politie in totaal honderden mensen geëvacueerd. Volgens het nationale weerinstituut verloor de storm zondagochtend lokale tijd snel aan kracht. Desondanks mogen de eilandbewoners nog nergens de straat op.Door: ANP
Bron:http://www.nu.nl/buitenland/4218186/cycloon-winston-richt-grote-vernielingen-fiji.html | Gewijzigd: 21 februari 2016, 09:04 uur, door Joyce.s
Noodtoestand in Fiji door verwoestende cycloon Winston
Cycloon Winston heeft in Fiji aan vijf mensen het leven gekost. Premier Frank Bainimarama bevestigde het dodental en heeft voor de komende dertig dagen de noodtoestand afgekondigd.Het was de zwaarste cycloon die Fiji ooit heeft getroffen. Alle scholen blijven voorlopig dicht en zeker tot maandagochtend is een avondklok van kracht.
Door de storm zijn grote delen van het land van elektriciteit, stromend water en telefoon- en internetverkeer verstoken. Het leger wordt ingezet om te helpen bij de reddingswerkzaamheden.
Winston was een cycloon uit de zwaarste categorie en richtte een enorme ravage aan. De storm ging gepaard met windstoten van meer dan 300 kilometer per uur.
Op het eiland Koro bleef bijna geen enkel gebouw overeind. De storm veranderde op het laatste moment van richting, waardoor de hoofdstad Suva minder hard werd getroffen dan gevreesd.
Video: Vijf mensen omgekomen door orkaan Winston in Fiji
Door: ANP
Bron:http://www.nu.nl/buitenland/4218219/noodtoestand-in-fiji-verwoestende-cycloon-winston.html
Rode Kruis: Dodental na cycloon op Fiji blijft stijgen
Het aantal doden op Fiji door de cycloon Winston blijft oplopen. Hulpverleners hebben nu ook een aantal afgelegen eilanden bereikt. Daar treffen ze een enorme ravage en ook veel doden en gewonden aan.
Bron:http://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/buitenland/rode-kruis-dodental-na-cycloon-op-fiji-blijft-stijgen
Tienduizenden bewoners Fiji-eilanden dakloos na cycloon
Tienduizenden bewoners van de Fiji-eilanden verblijven nog altijd in opvangcentra, nadat hun huizen vorige week door de cycloon Winston werden verwoest. Het dodencijfer stond donderdag op 42, maar de autoriteiten gaan ervan uit dat dit aantal nog stijgt.
Sommige opvangcentra zijn eveneens beschadigd en op sommige plaatsen raken de voedselvoorraden op. Internationale hulporganisaties zeggen dat de aanvoer van goederen traag verloopt door kapotte infrastructuur, zoals aanlegsteigers of verbindingsapparatuur.
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In Fiji wonen 900.000 mensen, verdeeld over meer dan driehonderd eilanden. Met sommige afgelegen gebieden is sinds de cycloon van afgelopen zaterdag nog geen contact geweest, zei een woordvoerder van hulporganisatie CARE Australia.
Bekijk dronebeelden van de ravage:
Bron:http://www.nu.nl/algemeen/4220340/tienduizenden-bewoners-fiji-eilanden-dakloos-cycloon.html#bewoners-fiji-eilanden-dakloos-5 | Gewijzigd: 30 januari 2017, 15:19 uur, door Joyce.s
