Super Typhoon Bart

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Posting Date: September 24, 1999, 4:00:00 AM

As of 0800 EDT, September 24, Tropical Storm Bart was centered near 40.0N, 137.7E. Bart weakened considerably as it crossed western Kyushu yesterday and has since been downgraded to tropical storm status. Maximum sustained winds are currently near 70 mph. Further weakening is expected as the system moves to more northerly latitudes. The storm is blamed for 22 deaths in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island. Most were flood victims. Numerous landslides and widespread damage to crops have been reported.

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Posting Date: September 24, 1999, 4:00:00 AM