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Tropical Storm Gordon has the potential to generate heavy rainfall as it moves inland over several days, according to NASA's Aqua satellite data. The storm's cloud top temperatures indicated by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument were as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, suggesting a high risk of heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Olivia has weakened to a Category 2 storm with decreasing maximum sustained winds of near 110 mph, indicating reduced strength. The National Hurricane Center expects continued slow weakening over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Florence remains affected by wind shear, with its low-level center displaced southeast of the bulk of the storm. NASA satellite data shows coldest cloud tops at minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating moderate southwesterly shear.
Tropical Storm Jebi made landfall in southeastern Japan on September 4, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is transitioning to an extra-tropical system over the Sea of Japan, expanding its wind field.
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NASA's Aqua satellite found three areas of strongest storms east of Gordon's center, indicating heavy rainfall potential. The storm's cloud top temperatures were near minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of generating heavy rainfall.
Cold cloud top temperatures near minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit indicate heavy rainfall potential for Hurricane Olivia.
NASA's Terra satellite found that Super Typhoon Jebi was undergoing an intense eyewall replacement cycle, with powerful storms surrounding the 15 nautical-mile wide eye. The storm's cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating its capability to generate heavy rain.
Hurricane Norman's strongest thunderstorms are located southeast of its center, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This indicates the potential for heavy rain generation, and the storm is expected to remain powerful through next week.
Hurricane Miriam is tracking north through the Central Pacific Ocean, with cloud top temperatures reaching as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Rapid weakening is expected to begin later today and continue through Sunday, with Miriam becoming a post-tropical remnant low pressure area.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an infrared image of Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, revealing a circulation that is gradually becoming less elongated. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the southern Cabo Verde islands as the storm strengthens and is expected to become a tropical storm later today or Saturday.
Typhoon Jebi, a category 4 hurricane, is expected to strengthen and maintain its strength for one and a half days before weakening on September 1. The storm has a small eye and deepening convection, with warm sea surface temperatures and low vertical wind shear favoring continued intensification.
Hurricane Miriam is moving northwestward across the Central Pacific, with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph. The storm is expected to intensify today and then rapidly weaken by Saturday night, remaining far away from land.
Researchers observed hurricane storm tops circling at very low temperatures, indicating intense energy and heavy rainfall potential. These findings provide critical insights into the dynamics of powerful storms.
A potential sixth tropical cyclone is forming in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean, with NASA detecting strong storms and coldest cloud tops as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The system is expected to move near or over the southern Cabo Verde Islands on Friday, Aug. 31, posing a threat of life-threatening flash floods.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lane has ceased to be a tropical cyclone and will dissipate soon after hitting record-setting rainfall on the Hawaiian Islands. The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of its final hours, showing wind shear taking its toll on the storm.
Tropical Storm Norman is rapidly intensifying, with maximum sustained winds reaching near 60 mph, and a high chance of becoming a hurricane by Thursday. The storm's infrared satellite signature indicates significant strengthening over the next couple of days.
Heavy rainfall was observed in a band of thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center of Tropical Storm Miriam, with rain rates reaching over 10 inches per hour. The storm is currently located about 1,165 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is expected to begin weakening by Friday.
GPM analyzed Typhoon Jebi as it approached Japan, revealing intense feeder bands of thunderstorms and powerful downpours. The typhoon is forecast to intensify due to favorable environmental conditions, posing a threat to the Japanese islands.
Tropical Storm Lane underwent significant changes in its strength after being analyzed by NASA's Aqua satellite on August 27. The storm showed powerful thunderstorms east of its center but weakened due to wind shear, only to regain tropical storm status later that day.
Tropical Depression 16E formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with coldest cloud tops reaching minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and potentially become a hurricane by Thursday.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected slight improvement in Tropical Storm Miriam's cloud pattern and convective organization on Aug. 27. The storm still exhibited wind shear effects, with coldest cloud top temperatures reaching -63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical cyclone Lane was affected by strong westerly winds, causing a significant shift in its strongest storms east of the center. Despite this, the storm strengthened back into a tropical storm on August 27.
NASA's Terra satellite detected three areas of strong water vapor concentrations in Tropical Depression 25W, indicating potential for heavy rainfall and intensification.
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Tropical cyclones regularly develop in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. NASA's GPM mission observed intense rainfall near Tropical Storm Miriam's center, with rain falling at over 190 mm per hour. The satellite's radar data revealed the 3D structure of precipitation within the storm, providing insights into energy release and fuel formation.
Tropical Storm Soulik is moving rapidly northeast across the Sea of Japan with sustained winds near 35 knots. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts Soulik will become extra-tropical before reaching Hokkaido.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected an extra-tropical cyclone, Cimaron, crossing central Japan and weakening. The storm showed cloud tops warming as it lost strength, with temperatures reaching -50°F (-45.5°C) in two areas.
Hurricane Lane is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, with localized amounts up to 40 inches possible over Hawaiian Islands. The slow movement of the storm increases the threat for prolonged heavy rainfall and extreme rainfall totals.
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Typhoon Cimaron made landfall in southeastern Japan, with NASA's Terra satellite detecting asymmetric circulation and deep convection. The storm had maximum sustained winds of near 86 mph, with higher gusts.
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Typhoon Soulik's highest concentrations of water vapor were found north of the eye, indicating strongest storms. The storm is moving northwest towards South Korea's southeastern coast.
The GPM core observatory satellite analyzed rainfall rates and cloud heights of Hurricane Lane on Aug. 22, revealing very heavy rain occurring within the storm's eye wall. The satellite showed moderate to heavy rainfall extending outward from the storm's center, posing a threat to the Hawaiian Islands with powerful storms.
Typhoon Soulik's cloud top temperatures were observed by NASA's Aqua satellite, revealing a 50 nautical-mile wide eye with very strong thunderstorms surrounding it. The storm is tracking northwestward at 15 mph and is expected to slowly weaken before making landfall near Seoul, South Korea.
Severe monsoon floods affected Kerala state in India with extreme rainfall totals of up to 469 mm. Heavy rain bands brought intense precipitation to the southwest coast of India.
NASA's Terra satellite monitored Hurricane Lane's powerful storms, confirming strong thunderstorms capable of heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to make a turn toward the Hawaiian Islands, bringing large swells and excessive rainfall that could lead to flash flooding and mudslides.
Tropical Storm Cimaron displays a unique infrared pattern resembling a 'Picasso-like' face, characterized by cold cloud top temperatures and strong thunderstorms. The storm is forecast to intensify until its peak on Aug. 22, posing a threat to south central Japan's landfall on Aug. 23.
The West Coast of the United States is experiencing a massive wildfire season with over 1.9 million acres ablaze. The situation is exacerbated by warmer temperatures and dry conditions, leading to increased lightning strikes and potential for further blazes.
The GPM satellite provided highly accurate information about precipitation within Hurricane Lane, revealing intense feeder bands and eye wall storms. Rainfall rates reached over 89 mm/hour near the hurricane's eye, with some areas dropping rain at a rate of over 143 mm/hour.
Typhoon Soulik's large eye was observed on NASA's Terra satellite imagery with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 115 mph and will maintain current strength for two days before weakening over the Korean peninsula.
Typhoon Soulik has the capability to produce heavy rainfall due to extremely low cloud top temperatures. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center noted on Aug. 17 that Soulik was centered near 23.7 degrees north latitude and had maximum sustained winds near 92 mph.
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Tropical Storm Bebinca's strong storms lingered within its weakening center, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is forecast to track further inland across Laos and northern Thailand before dissipating.
Tropical Storm Ernesto has brought light to moderate rainfall to the eastern Atlantic, with the Global Precipitation Measurement mission (GPM) detecting rainfall rates of up to 1.2 inches per hour. The storm is expected to become post-tropical and move across Ireland and the UK on Saturday night.
A GPM satellite scan revealed Hurricane Lane's strengthening to a Category 2 hurricane, with intense rainfall rates of over 128 mm/hour and towering cloud heights. The storm's formation eye wall was accurately mapped using the satellite's radar data.
Tropical Storm Bebinca has cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, producing heavy rainfall. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts a landfall just south of Hanoi late on Aug. 16 or early on Aug. 17.
Tropical Storm Soulik is intensifying due to cold cloud top temperatures, potentially threatening Japan. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 63.2 mph and is forecast to move north then turn to the northwest.