Overall Orange alert Tropical Cyclone for MEKUNU-18
in Oman

Impact

Tropical Cyclone MEKUNU-18 can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the maximum sustained wind speed,exposed population and vulnerability.

Meteorological source HWRF
Exposed countries Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Somalia
Exposed population 190 thousand in Category 1 or higher
Maximum wind speed 154 km/h
Maximum storm surge 0.6 m (25 May 18:15 UTC)
Vulnerability Medium (Oman)

GDACS Score

GDACS alert score for Tropical Cyclones is 0.5 (GREEN Alert), 1.5 (ORANGE Alert), 2.5 (RED Alert)
For more info on GDACS alert score click here.
  Wind Storm surge Rainfall GDACS score
HWRF Current 154 km/h 0.6 m n.a. 1.5
HWRF Overall 156 km/h 0.4 m n.a. 1.5

Maximum winds, storm surge, rainfall (Current: over the next 72 h, Overall: entire TC track)

Wind

156 km/h

Up to 190 thousand in Category 1 strength or higher (see SSHS)



Wind exposed population - AoIs

Estimations based on the bulletin of 25 May 2018 00:00 UTC
CategoryCountryPopulation 
CAT. 1Oman, Yemen187,794
+
Oman187,590 
Yemen74 
Other countries130 
Tropical StormSaudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Somalia215,791
+
Saudi Arabia5,858 
Oman95,263 
Yemen84,546 
Other countries455 
Somalia29,669 

See TC classification SSHS


Wind Impact Timeline

people affected <=10000
10000< people affected <=100000
people affected >100000


Alert Date (UTC) Max Winds (km/h) Pop in Cat. 1 or higher TS Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 Cat. 5 Countries
GREEN 1 22 May 2018 00:00 194 - - - - - - -
GREEN 2 22 May 2018 06:00 132 - - - - - - -
GREEN 3 22 May 2018 12:00 129 - - - - - - -
GREEN 4 22 May 2018 18:00 140 - - - - - - -
GREEN 5 23 May 2018 00:00 166 - - - - - - -
GREEN 6 23 May 2018 06:00 156 - - - - - - -
ORANGE 7 23 May 2018 12:00 156 - - - - - - -
GREEN 8 23 May 2018 18:00 148 - - - - - - -
GREEN 9 24 May 2018 00:00 176 - - - - - - -
GREEN 10 24 May 2018 06:00 138 - - - - - - -
GREEN 11 24 May 2018 12:00 178 - - - - - - -
GREEN 12 24 May 2018 18:00 146 - - - - - - -
ORANGE 13 25 May 2018 00:00 154 190 thousand
- - - - Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Other countries, Somalia
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Impact estimation for the next 72h




Rain exposed population - AoIs

No exposed population (greater than 50mm) based on the bulletin of 25 May 2018 00:00 UTC

Rain Impact Timeline

people affected <=10000
10000< people affected <=100000
people affected >100000


Alert Date (UTC) Max Rainfall (mm) Pop >100mm or higher 50-100 100-250 250-500 500-750 750-1000 >1000 Countries
Blue 1 22 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 2 22 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 3 22 May 2018 12:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 4 22 May 2018 18:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 5 23 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 6 23 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 7 23 May 2018 12:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 8 23 May 2018 18:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 9 24 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 10 24 May 2018 06:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 11 24 May 2018 12:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 12 24 May 2018 18:00 - - - - - - - -
Blue 13 25 May 2018 00:00 - - - - - - - -




Impact estimation for the next 72h

StormSurge

0.6 m

The maximum Storm surge height is  0.6m in Araft, Oman. This height is estimated for 25 May 2018 18:15 UTC .

The JRC has developed an experimental global storm surge model, which is run after each advisory issued by the regional tropical cyclone centres. The calculations are published about 20 minutes after a new advisory is detected by GDACS. The calculations identify the populated places affected by storm surge up to three days in advance, using the forecasted track. When forecasts change, the associated storm surge changes too and alert levels may go up or down. All links, data, statistics and maps refer to the latest available calculation. If the calculation for the last advisory is not completed, the latest available calculation is shown.

Storm Surge Exposed population - AoIs


Storm Surge Exposed locations

Calculation based on the bulletin of 25 May 2018 00:00 UTC
    
Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Storm surge height (m)
25 May 2018 18:15 Araft Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 18:15 Salalah Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 18:15 Al Kathir Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 18:15 Sudh Oman  0.6
25 May 2018 17:30 Mughsayl Oman  0.5
25 May 2018 18:30 Kharfat Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 17:45 Dhalqut Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 17:45 Al Kharifut Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 17:45 Safqut Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 18:15 Taqah Oman  0.4
25 May 2018 01:30 Tabut Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 01:30 Hayrut Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 01:30 Nishtun Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 03:45 Qishn Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 03:00 Abd Allah Gharib Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 03:00 Jarub Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 02:00 Bargaal Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 03:00 Xaafuun Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 01:00 Mach Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 01:00 Tooxin Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 02:15 Ghubbah Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 02:15 Qashlu Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 02:15 Qadub Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 02:15 Hadiboh Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 15:45 Al Fatk Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 15:45 Damqawt Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 15:30 Boho Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 15:30 Wareegsimo Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 15:30 Bereeda Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 00:00 Al Faydami Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 10:45 Saqr Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 11:30 Ceelaayo Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 11:30 Bender Siyaada Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 11:45 Aiesloho Somalia  0.3
25 May 2018 19:45 Jadib Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 19:45 Hauf Yemen  0.3
25 May 2018 00:30 Qaysad Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 00:45 Sawqirah Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 00:45 Lakabi Oman  0.3
25 May 2018 00:15 Marbat Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 02:45 Dhurbo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 02:45 Bandar Murcaayo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 02:45 Geesaley Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 02:45 Abo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 08:15 Ascira Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 01:00 Boosaaso Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 01:00 Marero Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 01:30 Sadh Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 04:30 Siqirah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Hadeytacawl Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Sabawanaag Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Biyafoge Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Sheikh Ali Idris Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 16:45 Deh-Cabo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 16:45 Hurdiyo Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 01:00 Qulansiyah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 19:45 Hundegal Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 02:30 Sala Gon Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 11:45 Harag Jid Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 10:00 Caluula Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 06:30 Haswayn Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:45 Qusayir Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:45 Sarar Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 Gishub Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 21:00 Qandala Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 21:00 Botiala Somalia  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Bandar-e Band-e Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Bandar Suflin Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Basaidu Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 03:15 Dustku Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 00:30 Lakba Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 11:45 Bandar Jedid Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 00:30 Mandvi India  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Burum Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Fuwwah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Al Mukalla Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Al Juwaibiyat Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 08:45 Goth Lashkari Pakistan  0.2
26 May 2018 00:00 Laasqoray Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 Masqat Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 Al Bustan Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 Yiti Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 07:30 As Sifah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 00:45 Okha India  0.2
25 May 2018 00:45 Aramda India  0.2
25 May 2018 01:15 Hasik Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 15:30 Bacaad Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 15:30 Aantaara Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 20:15 Buro Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 21:45 Al Haibala Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 21:45 'Ain Ba Ma'bad Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 21:45 'Ain al-Juwairi Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 01:00 Itab Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 05:15 Al Qumrah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 23:45 Bandar-e Dargaham Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 23:45 Dogerdan Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 23:45 Qeshm Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 23:45 Bandar Abbas Iran  0.2
25 May 2018 17:30 Al-Raiyan Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:30 Tamnum Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Fararah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Cadayo Somalia  0.2
26 May 2018 16:30 Saylac Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 14:45 Kinshia Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 14:45 Kilmia Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Fagal Djibouti  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Khor Angar Djibouti  0.2
25 May 2018 00:15 Quwayrah Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 09:45 Sharkhat Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Raida Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Hasana Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 09:15 Musaina'a Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 00:30 Suthri India  0.2
25 May 2018 15:15 Madhi India  0.2
25 May 2018 12:45 Al Khawwari Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:45 Manifah Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 11:15 Jilah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 16:15 Maydh Somalia  0.2
26 May 2018 16:30 Qa'wa Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 16:30 Madinat ash Shab Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Hajaf Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Bahiyah Yemen  0.2
25 May 2018 08:45 Bhogat India  0.2
25 May 2018 01:00 Hubaris Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 14:00 Ad Dasma' Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 14:00 Al Kuwayt Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 14:00 Shumaymah Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 02:00 Miji Oman  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 As Saffaniyah Saudi Arabia  0.2
25 May 2018 18:15 Lughaye Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 13:45 Az Zawr Kuwait  0.2
25 May 2018 12:15 Loyado Djibouti  0.2
25 May 2018 17:15 Shaqra Yemen  0.2
26 May 2018 14:00 Jazirah United Arab Emirates  0.2
26 May 2018 14:00 Tarif United Arab Emirates  0.2
26 May 2018 14:00 Bu Lifiyat United Arab Emirates  0.2
25 May 2018 12:00 Djibouti Djibouti  0.2
25 May 2018 00:45 Arzeni Iran  0.2
26 May 2018 17:00 Takhushih Somalia  0.2
25 May 2018 12:30 Ras Muari Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Goth Haji Muhammad Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 03:30 Bullaxaar Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 03:30 Geeri Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Al Mudayq Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Masnaah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Bu 'Abali Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Abu 'Abali Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Suwadi al Batsa' Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Billa Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 17:00 Balhaf Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 03:15 Ramlah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 03:15 Quryat Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 03:15 Daghmar Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Mayyun Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Murad Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Muhammad 'Ali Bin Fatha Sumana Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 22:30 Al Mansuri Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 22:30 Khormaksar Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 22:30 Kraytar Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 22:30 'Adan Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 03:15 Ari Adeso Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 00:45 Nafun Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 00:30 Duqm Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 05:00 Bola Cohuan Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 08:00 Al Khaluf Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:00 Filim Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 06:30 Miyani India  0.1
25 May 2018 12:00 Mulaax Beyle Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 00:15 Al Ashkharah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 00:15 Al Jumaylah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 09:15 Zulumah Yemen  0.1
26 May 2018 16:45 'Imran Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 19:30 Ghuar Mota India  0.1
25 May 2018 09:15 Steroh Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 08:45 Dwarka India  0.1
25 May 2018 16:00 Lamba India  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Rehayto Eritrea  0.1
25 May 2018 21:30 As Sufal Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Al Funaytis Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 23:45 Hormoz Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 10:45 Ash Shihr Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 10:45 Khird Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 10:45 Hami Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Irqah Yemen  0.1
26 May 2018 13:15 Ghadir Yemen  0.1
26 May 2018 13:15 Maallah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Mutra Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:00 Tadjoura Djibouti  0.1
25 May 2018 00:45 As Sirab Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 16:00 Hais Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 00:15 Beylu Eritrea  0.1
26 May 2018 16:15 Ankhor Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 16:15 Dagah Gudud Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 14:45 Dhafghan Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:45 Al Funnayhil Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Pahel Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Bandar-e Laft Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Laft Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:15 Payi Pusht Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 14:30 Chatleh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Isa Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Naka Kharari Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Gadani Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 14:30 Sam Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 14:30 Beris Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 12:45 Mina Abd Allah Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Berbera Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Batalaale Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 01:00 Nait Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Eyl Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Daga Laha Uein Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 04:15 Al Hawrah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 02:00 Gadechi India  0.1
27 May 2018 19:45 Bada Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 01:45 Jiwani Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Dibab Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Bimmah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Fins Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 19:00 Shaikh Ahmad Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 19:00 Al Hanad Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 19:00 Al Mabrak Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Anteral Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Ad'ami Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Baarbacadle Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 11:30 Al Fanatir Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 18:00 Carmaale Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Dhubab Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Mina Said Kuwait  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Obock Djibouti  0.1
27 May 2018 11:30 Kalat Pakistan  0.1
27 May 2018 11:30 Makola Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 00:15 Shuwayr Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Bu Taheri Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Emamzadeh Shah Abdolah Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Bandar-e Deylam Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Eddi Gellei Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Bandarbeyla Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Sonmiani Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 16:45 Berizak Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Manfadh al Khafji Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 12:15 Ras all Khafji Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Lilitin Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 13:00 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 00:00 Barka Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 00:00 Manumah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 02:30 Band-e Kong Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 23:30 Larak Kuhi Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 11:30 Al Jubayl Industrial City Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 04:30 Sib Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 04:30 Mawalis Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 04:30 Azaiba Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Al Mish ab Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 20:00 Bi'r Qa'ati Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 20:00 Al 'Aws Yemen  0.1
27 May 2018 02:00 Seyara Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 19:45 Muqaibirah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:00 Hesar Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Pusht Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 22:15 Pesabandar Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 07:45 Dasah United Arab Emirates  0.1
26 May 2018 07:45 Ar Ruways United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 05:30 Beraisole Eritrea  0.1
26 May 2018 11:00 Bushehr Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 11:00 Jezireh-ye Abbasak Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 11:00 Heleylah Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 11:00 Ras-e Halieh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Qasabiyat az Za'ab Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Khalil Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Tawi Bedi Guish Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Khadra' Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 As Suwayq Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 12:45 Bang Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 01:45 Markaz ash Shurtah Saudi Arabia  0.1
25 May 2018 03:45 Jhol Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 03:45 Keti Pakistan  0.1
25 May 2018 11:00 Ramleh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 12:30 Quddam Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 21:45 Bir Ali Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 22:00 Umm Said Qatar  0.1
26 May 2018 21:00 Hisn Diba United Arab Emirates  0.1
26 May 2018 21:00 Haffah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 03:45 Bagh Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:45 Safain Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:45 Masheh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Sur Masirah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Mursays Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Hiql Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Dawwah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Maghilah Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Dafiyat Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 08:30 Shiinzi Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 13:30 Al Marfa United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 21:30 Mina' al Fahl Oman  0.1
25 May 2018 21:30 Matrah Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 05:45 Bukha Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 05:45 Al Khasab Oman  0.1
26 May 2018 07:45 Zahr United Arab Emirates  0.1
25 May 2018 08:45 Darimoh Somalia  0.1
26 May 2018 05:45 Ras Al Khaymah United Arab Emirates  0.1
26 May 2018 05:45 Ar Rams United Arab Emirates  0.1
26 May 2018 05:45 Ghalilah United Arab Emirates  0.1
27 May 2018 13:30 Alela Eritrea  0.1
27 May 2018 13:30 Aseb Eritrea  0.1
27 May 2018 13:30 Aylu Eritrea  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Tasuneh Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 10:00 Dauli Somalia  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Midi Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Al Madasikah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 13:15 Al Kharamilah Yemen  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Band-e Hasineh Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 00:30 Hisn Bal'id Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 00:00 Khargun Iran  0.1
26 May 2018 03:15 Bandar-e Moghuyen Iran  0.1
25 May 2018 01:15 Al Fazah Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 01:15 Al Butays Yemen  0.1
25 May 2018 01:15 Al Khawkhah Yemen  0.1