FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
FITOW is approaching southeastern China. At 8 am, FITOW was centred about 240 km (130 NM) ENE of Taipei.
菲特正靠近中國東南部。在上午 8 時，菲特集結在台北東北偏東約 240 公里 (130 海里)。
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Naming 氣旋命名
FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
FITOW is expected to move WNW along the southwestern periphery of the subtropical ridge towards Zhejiang-Fujian coastal areas. The storm is expected to decelerate after landfall as the ridge retreats, and low-level northeasterly winds may cause the storm to lose latitude. There is also a possibility that DANAS interacts with FITOW if the two get close enough, causing the latter to move south.
Current T-number: T4.5/5.0/W0.5/24 HRS
FITOW has weakened slightly. Due to lower sea temperatures the storm will weaken prior to landfall, and weaken much more rapidly afterwards.
現時的 T 號碼: T4.5/5.0/W0.5/24 HRS
菲特稍為減弱。由於海溫較低，菲特將於登陸前繼續減弱，而減弱速度於登陸後明顯加快。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
No significant threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.
預料菲特於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成明顯影響。
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下次更新
2013/10/07 (Mon 一), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
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FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
As the subtropical ridge continues to strengthen, FITOW is expected to move WNW in the next 48 hours towards Zhejiang-Fujian coastal areas. The storm's movement after landfall is still uncertain, but it is very likely to decelerate as the ridge retreats again.
Current T-number: T5.0/5.0/D0.5/24 HRS
FITOW's eye becomes clearer. The storm is expected to strengthen slightly in the next 12 hours, and weaken thereafter as it encounters lower sea temperatures. FITOW will weaken rapidly after landfall.
現時的 T 號碼: T5.0/5.0/D0.5/24 HRS
菲特的風眼變得更為清晰。預料風暴將於未來 12 小時稍為增強，隨後因海溫下降而減弱。登陸後菲特將快速減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
No significant threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.
預料菲特於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成明顯影響。
Next Update
下次更新
2013/10/06 (Sun 日), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
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Probabilities
of TC Signals from HKO 香港天文台發出 / 取消熱帶氣旋警告信號的機率
FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
The forecast track has again shifted westwards. Track uncertainty remains large as there is considerable spread in model results. The general philosophy remains unchanged though, in which the subtropical ridge will extend westwards, pushing FITOW towards the NW or even WNW towards eastern China.
Current T-number: T4.5/4.5/D0.5/24 HRS
FITOW is expected to intensify in the next 24 to 36 hours due to favourable environmental conditions, but will weaken later as it nears land and encounters lower sea temperatures.
現時的 T 號碼: T4.5/4.5/D0.5/24 HRS
菲特將於有利大氣環境下於未來 24 至 36 小時增強，隨後因海溫下降及靠近陸地而減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.
預料菲特於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成任何影響。
Next Update
下次更新
2013/10/05 (Sat 六), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
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Probabilities
of TC Signals from HKO 香港天文台發出 / 取消熱帶氣旋警告信號的機率
FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
The forecast track is shifted westwards significantly in response to model predictions that the subtropical ridge will push westwards more strongly than previously projected. FITOW will move N along the western periphery of the ridge in the next 24 hours, after which the ridge will start to extend and FITOW should turn NW as a result, making landfall at or skirting areas near Shanghai by t+96.
Current T-number: T4.0/4.0/D0.5/24 HRS
FITOW has developed a ragged eye. The storm is expected to intensify in the next 36 hours due to favourable environmental conditions, but will weaken later as it nears land and encounters lower sea temperatures.
現時的 T 號碼: T4.0/4.0/D0.5/24 HRS
菲特發展出一不規則風眼。預料菲特將於有利大氣環境下於未來 36 小時增強，隨後因海溫下降及靠近陸地而減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.
預料菲特於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成任何影響。
Next Update
下次更新
2013/10/04 (Fri 五), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
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Probabilities
of TC Signals from HKO 香港天文台發出 / 取消熱帶氣旋警告信號的機率
FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
It is expected that FITOW will move N along the western periphery of the subtropical ridge through t+48. Later the ridge will extend westwards and lead to more westward track component. There is considerable uncertainty with some models predicting a much stronger ridge that brings FITOW to areas near Shanghai.
Current T-number: T3.5/3.5/D1.0/24 HRS
FITOW appears to be developing a banding eye. The storm is expected to intensify in the next 48 hours due to favourable environmental conditions, but as it travels north beyond the Ryukyu Islands, sea temperatures will start to drop and FITOW is expected to weaken at that time.
現時的 T 號碼: T2.5/2.5/INT OBS
菲特似乎正發展雲捲風眼。預料菲特將於有利大氣環境下於未來 48 小時增強，但它經過琉球群島後水溫將開始下降，屆時菲特將會減弱。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.
預料菲特於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成任何影響。
Next Update
下次更新
2013/10/03 (Thu 四), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
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HKO Track 香港天文台路徑圖
Probabilities
of TC Signals from HKO 香港天文台發出 / 取消熱帶氣旋警告信號的機率
Tropical depression 22W formed yesterday. It intensified into a tropical storm and was named FITOW. At 8 am, FITOW was centred about 1190 km (640 NM) E of Manila.
FITOW is the 37th name in the tropical cyclone name list. It was contributed by Micronesia, and is a Yapese name for a beautiful fragrant flower. This name was used in 2001 and 2007, and the former necessitated the #1 Standby Signal.
FITOW is expected to move N along the western periphery of an equatorial ridge. The subtropical ridge is positioned NNE of the equatorial ridge. As FITOW moves north it will later be under the steering influence of the subtropical ridge, and may move NNE briefly. The subtropical ridge is expected to strengthen and extend to the west later which induces more westward track component after t+72.
Current T-number: T2.5/2.5/INT OBS
FITOW is acquiring banding characteristics and is expected to strengthen at above climatological rate in the next 72 hours due to the combined effect of low shear, good divergence and suitable sea temperatures.
現時的 T 號碼: T2.5/2.5/INT OBS
菲特雲帶旋捲性不斷改善。由於風切較低，海溫適中且輻散理想，預料菲特能於未來 72 小時以高於氣候平均值速度增強。
Effects on
Hong Kong 對香港的影響
No threat to Hong Kong is expected within the next 72 hours.
預料菲特於未來的 72 小時將不會對香港構成任何影響。
Next Update
下次更新
2013/10/02 (Wed 三), afternoon 下午 (or earlier 或更早)
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JMA Track 日本氣象廳路徑圖
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HKO Track 香港天文台路徑圖
Probabilities
of TC Signals from HKO 香港天文台發出 / 取消熱帶氣旋警告信號的機率
Active Tropical Cyclone(s) 正活躍之熱帶氣旋
