Tropical Depression 09W Passing near Guam

By Courtney Spamer, Meteorologist

July 11,2014; 8:43PM,EDT

 

In the Western Pacific, where once-Super Typhoon Neoguri is finally weakening and moving away from land, a new system has formed.
Tropical Storm 9W was upgraded from its tropical depression status early Friday. But, it has recently lost organization and is now a tropical Depression once again. However, it should move into a more conducive environment for strengthening, and may eventually become Typhoon Rammasun.
The above image is of Tropical Depression 9W from satellite Saturday morning, local time in the Pacific Ocean. Imagery courtesy of NOAA
The system, set to cross Guam Saturday local time, will then continue moving westward through the weekend and into next week.
If it does indeed hold together, it will be in the vicinity of Luzon, Philippines on Wednesday or Thursday.
The above image shows the storm moving across the Pacific towards the Philippines into the new week. Courtesy of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
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If the storm remains at Typhoon strength, locals in the Philippines will need to brace for extreme winds and heavy, torrential rains that could lead to mudslides.
Meteorologists in the AccuWeather.com Hurricane Center will be monitoring this strengthening storm in anticipation of its possible effects in the Philippines and, eventually, into China.
AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Dave Samuhel contributed to the content of this story.

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2232 UTC #MTSAT-2 visible satellite image of Tropical Depression 09W in the tropical West #Pacific Ocean near #Guam. pic.twitter.com/fdeyUaj1fN

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TWR staff on Guam ask for #Prayer as they're experiencing a tropical storm that will likely become a typhoon after it passes the island.

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@Skilling "The injection of tropical energy into the nrth Pacific atmosphere as the remnants of former Spr Typhoon Neoguri sweep into area"

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The good news is that the Tropical Storm passed Guam overnight with a whimper. The better news is my fridge is full of cold beer! #stayhome

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JIC #21: Tropical Storm Warning Likely to be Dropped at 8 AM; Storm Downgraded to a Depression. goo.gl/03wfDr #Guam.

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Tropical storm 9-W threatens Guam; typhoon threat to the Philippines next week

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