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TROPICAL STORM RISK

Tropical storm Etau
09 Aug 2009 20:10:00 GMT
Source: Tropical Storm Risk
Mark Saunders

Website: Website: http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com

Track and windspeed of Tropical storm Etau
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Track and windspeed of Tropical storm Etau

Tropical storm Etau is forecast to strike Japan at about 06:00 GMT on 11 August. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 35.1 N, 141.5 E. Etau is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 83 km/h (51 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

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.





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