Typhoon Parma
Appearance
Violent typhoon (JMA scale) | |
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Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Formed | September 23, 2009 |
Dissipated | Still active |
Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 205 km/h (125 mph) 1-minute sustained: 250 km/h (155 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 920 hPa (mbar); 27.17 inHg |
Areas affected | Micronesia, Philippines |
Part of the 2009 Pacific typhoon season |
Meterological history
Late on September 24, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center reported that an area of convection had persisted about 720 km (450 mi) to the northeast of Pohnpei. Convection at this time was starting to consolidate around a low level circualtion center, with deeper convection wrapping into the center.
Preparations
Philippines
Impact
See also
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