N 27° 05.926
E 142° 12.018

Since the very early morning the wind is lower than forecasted.

The main reason is the wind protection from the remnants of the caldera surrounding the harbor area’s 3 sides. But it’s also in the typhoon forcast reasoning indicated that on streaming dry air weakens the typhoon.

A comparison of the forecasted trajectory of the Sinkalu over since the 13. Apr shows that it remains stable, meaning it’s not coming closer.

Now, between 0900 and 1100 the wind is forcasted as fastest. MaRe’s wind indicator shows now winds of 20-24 KN with gusts up to just above 30 KN.