The Watchers - 12/12/12, By Chillymanjaro
Newborn tropical storm named Evan is causing problems for the residents of American Samoa and Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for American Samoa, a gale warning and storm watch are in effect for Tutuila, Aunuu, Manua and Swains Island. Evan continues to move to the east and expected to strengthen. Evan is expected to move to the southwest and towards Fiji.
According to latest JTWC report, Tropical Cyclone Evan is located approximately 145 nm west of Pago Pago, American Samoa, and is moving east-northeastward at 07 knots. Upper level analysis indicates Evan has improving radial outflow as an apparent point source anticyclone is beginning to develop over the low-level circulation center (LLCC). A mid-latitude jet is
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