From Pacific Storm Tracker Update#16

Sanba was downgraded to regular ol’ typhoon status overnight Friday, but it remains a dangerous Category 4-equivalent storm

Korea can expect Sanba to remain a powerful Category 1-equivalent storm, packing sustained 104-mph winds and 127-mph gusts as it slams ashore along the southern coast at mid-morning Monday. Chinhae Naval Base (30 miles west at 10 a.m.) and Pusan (57 miles west at 11 a.m.) should bear the brunt of the storm, though Daegu (20 miles west at 1 p.m.) should take some hard knocks as well as Sanba roars through the southern peninsula, then exits into the sea of Japan as a severe tropical storm. Osan and Kunsan Air Base, Camp Humphreys, Camp Red Cloud and Yongsan Garrison should take heed as well; Sanba could end up tracking further west and make for a miserable Monday there, too.

From: The Korea Herald

The typhoon is highly likely to approach near Jeju Island on Sunday afternoon before landing on the country's southern coast the following day, the weather agency said.

Meteorologists expect the typhoon on Monday to be as powerful as Typhoon Maemi, which tore through the peninsula leaving 132 people dead and huge property damage in 2003.

Strong wind and heavy rain are expected for most parts of the nation under the influence of Sanba, the 16th typhoon of the season.

Jeju Island and the southern and eastern coasts, in particular, are projected to see heavy rain of more than 50 millimeters per hour and strong winds measuring 50 meters per second between Sunday afternoon and dawn Tuesday, the officials said.

From the U.S. Embassy http://www.asktheconsul.org/

This message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing or traveling in the Republic of Korea that the Joint Typhoon Warning Center has issued warnings for a typhoon that at this time is currently located near the coast of Japan and is moving towards the Korean peninsula.

For further details, see the Joint Typhoon Warning Center's Tropical Cyclone Warning at http://www.usno.navy.mil/JTWC/

We will continue to monitor Typhoon Sanba’s track.  Please monitor the typhoon’s track by listening to the radio, and watching television.  For English-language information on the typhoon situation on the Korean peninsula, please refer to Armed Forces Network FM at 102.7, and/or TBS English FM 101.3.

Carry your travel documents at all times (i.e. U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, picture ID’s, etc.) or secure them in safe, waterproof location.  You should also contact friends and family in the United States with updates about your whereabouts. Residents may wish to stock up on emergency supplies of food, water, and cash in case of storm-related power outages.  We also advise that you locate shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all official instructions.
Additional information on hurricanes and storm preparedness may be found on our “Hurricane/Typhoon Season” webpage, and on the “Natural Disasters” page of the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.  Updated information on travel in Korea may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or from overseas, 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Please continue to monitor the Embassy’s website for updated information at http://www.asktheconsul.org/   Please consult the Country Specific Information for Korea, available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.

We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to enroll with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate through the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) website. By enrolling, you will receive the Embassy's most recent security and safety updates during your trip. Enrollment also ensures that you can be reached during an emergency. While we will do our utmost to assist you in a crisis, be aware that local authorities bear primary responsibility for the welfare of people living or traveling in their jurisdictions.

For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section.

Contact Information:

American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Seoul
188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu
Seoul, Korea 110-710
Tel: 02-397-4114 (All other services)