Tropical Storm Chataan

Pre-Landfall 1 | Summary
Posting Date: July 9, 2002, 8:00:00 AM

As of Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at 02:00 EDT, Typhoon Chataan was located about 414 miles (666 km) south-southeast of Sasebo, Japan. Current estimates put the typhoon's maximum sustained wind speed at 127 mph (204 kph) with gusts up to 155 mph (249 kph). Over the last 6 hours, Chataan has tracked northward at about 14 mph (23 kph). Typhoon Chataan is expected to continue moving in a northeast direction during the next several hours. The storm struck the Philippines as an intense Category 4 typhoon with sustained winds of 150 mph (241 kph). The intensity is now expected to diminish. In the next 36-48 hours, Chataan could make landfall on the southeastern coast of Kyushu in Japan as a Category 1 storm. AIR will continue to monitor the storm closely and will post additional information if necessary.

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Posting Date: July 9, 2002, 8:00:00 AM