Chapter 520: Juyoung Hong (47)
As soon as the voice disappeared, the anchor opened his mouth again.
"This was actually radioed by the US National Weather Service to all ships located near the North Pacific Ocean. Professor, is this possible? Our National Weather Service didn't do anything while the US National Weather Service announced it to all ships located in the North Pacific."
"Ummm... First of all, as someone who once worked at our Meteorological Agency, our meteorological observation capabilities are not that inferior to that of the United States. Naturally, I heard directly from our Meteorological Agency that they also noticed the appearance of this small typhoon. But if you make a definitive conclusion about the typhoon this time…"
Professor Fujimura stuttered for a moment, but the anchor asked him as if to press the professor.
"So, do you think it's wrong that the US Weather Service has said the small storm will head towards Japan while developing into a huge typhoon?"
"Well, when we talk about the intensity of a typhoon, we explain it with the CI number (Current Intensity Number), based on the central atmospheric pressure and the maximum wind speed near the center. However, in the case of this small typhoon this time, the eye of the typhoon has just formed, so it's very weak. Besides, it doesn't have a source of heat yet which can funnel its growth, so it's too early to determine the size of the typhoon and its direction…"
"Then, you think the US Weather Service has predicted hastily?"
"Well, it's very unusual that they announced it because the direction and intensity of the typhoon is always in flux. Therefore, we usually never make hasty judgments when announcing weather forecasts. Incorrect weather forecasts can cause great damage.
"I see. But the US Weather Service has already concluded that this small typhoon will develop into a huge typhoon, and head towards Japan. What do you make of it?"