 This storm was the second of three early season , low latitude systems to form to the southeast of Guam . Nelson intensified rapidly from a tropical disturbance into a tropical storm . This was due to very strong divergence aloft . Strong low level easterlies and rapid westward movement led to slower development thereafter . After March 22 , forward motion began to slow and intensification resumed . Maximum intensity was reached on March 25 . On March 27 , Nelson moved through the south @-@ central Philippines and rapidly weakened . Fifty @-@ six perished across the Philippines from this typhoon . 
