Tropical Depression 12W – Tropical Cyclone Advisory #2: 0000 UTC 24 July 2025

Tropical Depression 12W moving slowly north-northwestward with no change in strength

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Will Weaver
July 23, 2025

…Tropical Depression 12W moving slowly north-northwestward with no change in strength…

Himawari-9 visible satellite image (Weathernerds)

Current storm information:

  • Position: 13.5°N 143.9°E

  • Movement: NNW at 5 knots (10 km/h)

  • Intensity: 25 knots (45 km/h)

  • Central pressure: 1004 hPa

Trend:

  • Some strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours, and the depression will likely become a tropical storm later today.

Watches and warnings:

  • Tropical storm watch (NWS): Rota, Tinian, Saipan, Agrihan, Pagan, Alamagan

Hazards affecting land:

  • Tropical Depression 12W could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and rough seas along the western coasts of Guam and the CNMI during the next couple of days.

  • Additional information for U.S. military interests on Guam can be found at the Stars & Stripes Pacific Storm Tracker: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/storm_tracker/

The next advisory will be issued after 1200 UTC 24 July 2025.

Forecast positions and maximum winds

  • 00 hrs: 13.2°N 144.1°E – 25 kts

  • 12 hrs: 15.6°N 144.1°E – 30 kts

  • 24 hrs: 16.8°N 144.2°E – 35 kts

  • 48 hrs: 18.8°N 144.4°E – 50 kts

  • 72 hrs: 21.6°N 144.9°E – 60 kts

  • 96 hrs: 26.0°N 145.4°E – 70 kts

  • 120 hrs: 27.5°N 145.5°E – 70 kts

JMA forecast map