20W -Melor

Tropical Storm Melor (a/k/a 20 W) has been up-graded to a Typhoon.

Different tracking methods put it either between Saipan and Rota, on target for Saipan, or heading just north of us.

It looks like it's due to hit us about Saturday morning.

There's an excellent sidebar with advice, terminology, and a guide to storm conditions at the Guam PDN story on the storm.

57. Typhoon Warning

It's hard to concentrate on work with a typhoon tracking you down and threatening to smash your house in. Presently anticipated at 9 AM tomorrow morning. So back to work.

It looks pretty from the sky, but I'm worried about the tail (which can be worse than the eye of the storm).