Tropical Storm Lane is strengthening, with cloud top temperatures indicating strong thunderstorms capable of heavy rain. The storm's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph, and it is forecast to become a hurricane by tomorrow and potentially a major hurricane over the weekend.
Sub-Tropical Storm Ernesto's rainfall and cloud heights were analyzed using NASA satellites, revealing a patchy pattern. The storm is expected to strengthen before weakening due to environmental factors, ultimately merging with a frontal zone near Ireland and the UK.
Tropical Storm Rumbia was tracked by NASA's Aqua satellite on August 16, showing large storm areas in the northern and southern quadrants. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots and was forecast to make landfall near Shanghai, prompting a yellow warning from China's National Meteorological Center.
Tropical Depression Rumbia formed on Aug 15, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing a visible image of the storm over Japan's southern islands. The depression is moving north-northwest and expected to become a tropical storm before weakening and making landfall near Shanghai, China
A fifth tropical cyclone has formed in the North Atlantic Ocean, with Subtropical Depression Five located near latitude degrees 37.6 north and longitude 45.6 west. The storm is moving toward the north at a speed of 5 mph, with forecasted strengthening expected during the next day or so.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an elongated Tropical Depression Hector in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on August 15. The storm is expected to continue decaying due to high vertical wind shear and forward motion.
Tropical Depression Leepi was nearing landfall in southern South Korea when NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured its shapeless form. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest with maximum sustained winds at 34.5 mph, expected to be absorbed into a mid-latitude cyclone by Aug. 17.
Tropical Storm Bebinca has been affecting Hainan Island in China for days, with NASA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing its powerful thunderstorms. The storm is currently moving westward through the Gulf of Tonkin, expected to make landfall in Vietnam.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite detected Tropical Depression 14E in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on August 14. The depression is moving west at 14 mph and is expected to become a tropical storm over the next few days, with gradual strengthening forecast.
Tropical Storm Bebinca continues to linger near Hainan Island as seen in NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite image on August 14. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots.
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Tropical Storm Hector has two areas of strong convection with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating a high potential for heavy rain. The storm is moving west-northwest towards the Johnston Island Atoll at maximum sustained winds of near 40 mph.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Leepi, showing a small tropical cyclone with powerful thunderstorms. The storm is moving towards southern Japan and is expected to weaken over Korea by August 16.
Tropical Storm Yagi made landfall in China's Zhejiang Province on Aug. 12, causing heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms. MODIS instrument detected cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating the storm's capability to create heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Hector has weakened and moved into the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, with fragmented thunderstorms detected. The storm is currently moving west-northwest near 17 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
Heavy rainfall caused flash floods and power outages in Virginia and Texas, while NASA's IMERG program estimated rainfall totals of over 8 inches in some areas. The analysis was based on satellite data from the GPM mission and used algorithms developed by NASA's PMM science team.
NASA's Aqua satellite reveals strong thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating heavy rainfall potential. The storm is forecast to move slowly around the seas off western Guangdong, lingering near Hong Kong.
Tropical Storm Leepi is weakening as it moves northwest, with maximum sustained winds near 63.2 mph. The storm's interaction with nearby System 98W is contributing to its decline.
Tropical Storm Kristy has a strong core with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating powerful storms capable of heavy rain. The storm is moving north-northeast at 9 mph, with a turn expected later today and gradual weakening by Saturday.
Tropical Storm John weakened to a remnant low pressure area after moving over cool waters, indicating a loss of strength due to colder ocean temperatures. The storm's convection vanished, and it is now classified as a post-tropical cyclone, expected to dissipate in a couple of days.
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Tropical Storm Shanshan was observed in infrared light by NASA's Terra satellite, revealing cold cloud top temperatures and limited precipitation in the northern and eastern quadrants. The storm is forecast to weaken rapidly due to increasing vertical wind shear and decreasing sea surface temperatures.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Hurricane Hector's large eye after it passed the Hawaiian Islands. The storm's cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain. A tropical storm watch is in effect for Johnston Island, with swells expected to produce dangerous waves.
Parker Solar Probe will make its journey to the Sun's atmosphere, closer than any spacecraft in history, with a highly elliptical orbit and speeds of up to 430,000 miles per hour. The spacecraft will observe the acceleration of the solar wind and study extreme events on the Sun, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
Hurricane Hector maintains its major hurricane status as it moves south of Hawaii, with cloud top temperatures indicating strong storms capable of creating heavy rain. The National Weather Service predicts tropical storm conditions and large surf along the Big Island and Maui, prompting monitoring from interests in Johnston Island.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of Debby on Aug. 8, revealing three areas of strongest thunderstorms and cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm has transitioned from a subtropical to a tropical cyclone, with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph.
Typhoon Shanshan was located near 34.5 degrees north latitude and 141.3 degrees east longitude, about 92 nautical miles east-southeast of Yokosuka, Japan, with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots. The storm is forecast to curve northeast and move away from the Big Island.
Tropical Storm Yagi experienced strong vertical wind shear, which led to cloud top temperatures of -80°F (Celsius) and the potential for heavy rain. The storm is moving northeast at 35 knots (40 mph), expected to briefly intensify before weakening.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission provided detailed coverage of hurricane John, revealing heavy rainfall in the eastern half of the hurricane. The satellite's radar data showed extremely heavy rainfall rates of over 2 inches per hour just east of John's eye, with storms reaching altitudes of up to 13.5 km.
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Five large fires in Oregon's southwest corner are burning out of control due to a region-wide lightning storm on July 15. The Garner Complex and Taylor Creek Fire have combined to become the largest fire, with the Taylor Creek Fire growing to 41,103 acres.
Tropical Storm Ileana has weakened due to interaction with land and nearby Hurricane John, according to NASA's Aqua satellite data. The storm is moving toward the west-northwest at 23 mph, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph.
Tropical Storm Kristy formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on August 7th. Infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite revealed strong storms at the storm's center, indicating its potential intensity.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission observed Tropical Storm John's strengthening on August 6, 2018, with intense rainfall in feeder bands. The satellite's radar data revealed storm tops reaching heights above 13.7 km, indicating the storm's potential for intensification into a hurricane.
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Hurricane Hector remains a Category 4 storm despite slight weakening, threatening the Big Island of Hawaii with hurricane-force winds and large swells. The storm is expected to pass 165 miles south of the island on Wednesday, bringing tropical storm force winds and potentially hazardous conditions.
Tropical Storm Ileana is intensifying off the coast of Mexico, with cloud top temperatures reaching minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Hurricane Center predicts heavy rain and flash flooding in coastal areas, with possible isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches.
Tropical Storm John strengthened off southwestern Mexico's coast, with cloud top temperatures indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain. The storm is forecast to become a hurricane and produce life-threatening ocean conditions along the Mexican coast.
Typhoon Shanshan maintained an eye despite weakening due to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capture. The storm weakened on August 6, with deep convection diminishing and eyewall and rain bands becoming less organized.
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Hurricane Hector was observed in detail by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, providing forecasters with valuable information on its clouds and structure. The storm maintained its strength with sustained winds of 120 mph and an estimated central pressure of 962 millibars.
Tropical Storm Shanshan has triggered warnings in the Marianas Islands due to powerful storms detected by NASA's Terra satellite. The storm is forecast to intensify and move towards Japan, with maximum sustained winds at 50 mph.
Scientists discovered a compact center surrounded by strong storms in Hurricane Hector using infrared satellite imagery. The coldest cloud tops circling the center were as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The NASA Terra satellite analyzed Hurricane Hector's cloud top temperatures, finding strongest thunderstorms as cold as or colder than minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. These cold clouds indicate strong storms capable of creating heavy rain.
Tropical Depression Jongdari is a weak low-level circulation with small thunderstorms and shallow curved bands. NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of the depression, which is expected to make landfall just north of Shanghai, China on August 3.
Tropical Storm Hector is forming in the eastern Pacific Ocean, southwest of Mexico, according to NASA's GPM satellite observations. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds reaching 80 knots (92 mph) early next week.
A NASA-NOAA satellite has captured images of Tropical Depression 16W transitioning into a subtropical system, characterized by strong winds and cold dry air from the northwest. The storm is moving north-northwest, with maximum sustained winds near 25 knots (28.7 mph/46.3 kph).
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite detected Tropical Depression Jongdari near Japan, with diminishing convection over the low-level center. The storm is expected to maintain depression status as it moves towards China, with a potential landfall south of Shanghai on August 3.