The cloud mass centre may be approximately EAST of Kalitheerthalkuppam [Cuddalore] at about 80KM. Now it is the phase that Easterly winds will enter. Maximum sustained winds of 125 KMPH must not be confused with surface winds since the maximum sustained wind is a parameter only ON SMOOTH WATER only. Within another THREE to FIVE hours from NOW 90% of clouds will be cleared and perhaps (sometimes) sun shine will come.
This is a cloud mass [not tightly organised to produce gale winds or torrential rains] slowly diffused.
YOUR LOCATION OF LANDFALL MAY BE CORRECT. However SKIES in most of the coastal regions are OVERCAST only.
ReplyDeleteThe actual wind estimated at CDL is 65kts / PDY is 65 kts.
However rainfall wise PDY reported 15 cm. Only in Nagai, Cuddalore, Kanchipuram districts the fury is witnessed.