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Dujuan (Auring)
Current storm status
Tropical storm  (JMA)
Current storm status
Tropical storm (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:00:00 UTC, February 19
Location:7°12′N 130°54′E / 7.2°N 130.9°E / 7.2; 130.9 (Dujuan (Auring))
747 nmi (1,385 km; 860 mi) SE of Manila, Philippines
Sustained winds:40 knots (75 km/h; 45 mph) (10-min mean)
45 knots (85 km/h; 50 mph) (1-min mean)
gusting to 60 knots (110 km/h; 70 mph)
Pressure:996 hPa (29.41 inHg)
Movement:Almost stationary
See latest official information.

Tropical Storm Dujuan, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Auring, is a currently active tropical cyclone threatening the Philippines.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On February 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that a tropical depression had developed over the Philippine Sea.[1] Just two hours later, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) on the system, while it was located roughly 15 miles (25 km) to the east of Babeldaob, Palau, designating it as Invest 91W. The depression displayed convective banding features, wrapping into a disorganized low-level center of circulation. Within an area favorable for further development, with low to moderate vertical wind shear, strong poleward outflow, and 84–86°F (29-30°C) sea surface temperatures, the system began to intensify.[2] By 3:00 UTC on February 17, the depression had entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and was provided the name Auring. This made Auring the first named storm within the PAR in 2021.[3] Just six hours later, the JTWC released its first warning on the tropical depression, giving it the identifier 01W.[4] Moving to the west-northwest the system continued to strengthen, until being upgraded into a tropical storm by the JTWC at 3:00 UTC on February 18.[5] PAGASA also upgraded the depression into a tropical storm at this time, while it was located roughly 425 miles (685 km) to the southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur.[6]

At 7:00 UTC that same day, the JMA followed suit with the JTWC and PAGASA, and upgraded the system into a tropical storm, providing it the name Dujuan.[7]

Current storm information

As of 00:00 UTC February 19, Tropical Storm Dujuan (Auring) is located near 7°12′N 130°54′E / 7.2°N 130.9°E / 7.2; 130.9 (Dujuan), or about 747 nautical miles (1,385 km; 860 mi) southeast of Manila, Philippines. Maximum 10-minute sustained winds are at 40 knots (75 km/h; 45 mph), while maximum 1-minute sustained winds are at 45 knots (85 km/h; 50 mph), gusting up to 60 knots (110 km/h; 70 mph). The minimum central barometric pressure is 996 hPa (29.41 inHg), and the system is almost stationary.

For the latest official information, see:

Watches and warnings

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Preparations and impact

The depression moved over Palau on February 16, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of the country.[8][9]

In anticipation of the storm, the PAGASA raised Signal #1 warnings for the eastern section of Mindanao.[10][11] Rescue equipment and evacuation sites were prepared in Mandaue City and the Cebu province.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "WWJP25 RJTD 161200". Japan Meteorological Agency. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (Invest 91W)". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. February 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "At 8:00 AM today, the Tropical Depression east of Mindanao entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and was named #AuringPH. This is the first tropical cyclone inside PAR this 2021. Severe Weather Bulletins will be issued starting at 11:00 AM". PAGASA-DOST. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021 – via Twitter.com.
  4. ^ Tropical Depression 01W (One) Warning No. 1 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021. ((cite report)): |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  5. ^ Tropical Storm 01W (One) Warning No. 4 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020. ((cite report)): |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  6. ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #3 for Tropical Storm 'Auring'" (PDF). PAGASA. 18 February 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Information". Japan Meteorological Agency. 18 February 2021. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  8. ^ "WEATHER ROUNDUP FOR THE MARIANAS AND MICRONESIA". National Weather Service Tiyan GU. February 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert Graphic". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. February 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  10. ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #5 for Tropical Storm 'Auring' (Dujuan)" (PDF). PAGASA. 19 February 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Storm Signal No. 1 up in four Mindanao areas as Auring remains stationary over Philippine Sea". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  12. ^ "Cebu braces for 'Auring'". Sunstar. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
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