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Tropical cyclone Blake made landfall in Western Australia, causing fires to rage in the southern part of the state. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided an image showing the storm's center inland, with bands of thunderstorms stretching far south and red spots indicating wildfires burning.
Tropical Cyclone Blake has a high potential for creating heavy rain due to its cloud top temperatures being as cold as -81 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is currently located north of Western Australia and is forecasted to make landfall east of Port Hedland within the next 24 hours.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite provided a visible image of Tropical Cyclone Sarai, showing a weaker storm near Tonga. The storm is rapidly weakening and dissipating under adverse atmospheric conditions.
Tropical Storm Calvinia has moved south of the island of Mauritius in the Southern Indian Ocean, with a tropical cyclone warning class III still in effect. The storm is expected to turn southeast and strengthen to 65 knots, eventually becoming extra-tropical after January 1.
Tropical Cyclone Calvinia formed on Dec 29 and covered the island of Mauritius with bands of thunderstorms by Dec 30. The storm's organized shape indicated a high level of organization.
Tropical Storm Sarai continues to move further away from Fiji and towards Tonga, with rough surf, tropical storm force winds, and heavy rains expected for both islands. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts the storm will curve to the northeast and pass just north of Tonga and Niue over the next several days.
Phanfone is weakening due to dry air and vertical wind shear, leading to its elongation. The storm's maximum sustained winds have dropped to 50 knots, with forecasters expecting it to dissipate by Dec. 29.
NASA analyzed Tropical Storm Sarai's cloud top temperatures to determine its strength and identify areas of heavy rain potential. The analysis showed coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as -81 degrees Celsius, indicating strong storms capable of creating heavy rain.
NASA's Terra satellite captured images of Tropical Storm Phanfone, revealing maintained circular shape and thunderstorm bands. The storm is forecast to weaken and move toward Hainan Island, China.
Tropical Storm Sarai has formed near Fiji, with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots (40 mph/65 kph) and a band of thunderstorms wrapping into its low-level center. The cyclone is expected to intensify as it passes southwest of Fiji, with the Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicting steady intensification to 65 knots.
Typhoon Phanfone made landfall in central Philippines with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, revealing an intermittent eye feature. The storm has intensified to 65 knots and is forecast to strengthen further over the Sulu Sea and South China Sea.
Tropical Cyclone Phanfone, also known as Ursula in the Philippines, exhibited high water vapor concentrations and cold cloud top temperatures around its center. These conditions indicate a strong storm with the potential to produce heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Belna weakened after landfall in Madagascar, with NASA's Aqua satellite finding a smaller area of strong storms. The storm's cloud top temperatures indicated strong storms capable of generating heavy rain, but the area of intense storms diminished over time.
Cold cloud top temperatures detected by NASA's Aqua satellite suggest that Tropical Storm Belna has the potential to generate heavy rainfall. The storm made landfall on Dec. 9 in Madagascar with strong winds and rainfall observed.
NASA used its Aqua satellite to gather water vapor data on Tropical Cyclone Belna, finding highest concentrations of water vapor and coldest cloud top temperatures. This analysis helps forecasters understand the storm's potential for heavy rainfall and track its movement towards Madagascar.
Tropical Cyclone Ambali rapidly intensified after forming as a tropical depression, reaching hurricane status on Dec. 5 with maximum sustained winds of 81 mph/130 kph.
Tropical Cyclone 02S is strengthening and consolidating as it moves west-southwest towards Madagascar. The storm's shape and organization indicate a shift from weakening to strengthening, with NASA monitoring its progress using satellite data.
Research finds that torrential rains are more severe after a hurricane has weakened to a tropical storm. This counterintuitive finding highlights the importance of considering weakening storms in disaster preparedness plans.
Tropical Storm Pawan, located near latitude 9.5 degrees north and longitude 55.9 degrees east, is moving to the west with maximum sustained winds of 40 knots (45 mph/74 kph). The storm is expected to weaken over the next day as it approaches Somalia.
Tropical Cyclone 06A, formerly Tropical Depression 06A, has consolidated and strengthened despite harsh environmental conditions. The storm is expected to make landfall in east central Somalia on Dec. 6 as a tropical storm.
Typhoon Kammuri made landfall in the Philippines on December 2, bringing maximum sustained winds of 115 knots. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided infrared and nighttime imagery of the storm, revealing a thick band of powerful thunderstorms around its eye.
Typhoon Kammuri's eye was obscured by a large central dense overcast (CDO) in satellite imagery from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The typhoon is moving westward, with maximum sustained winds of 105 knots, and is expected to strengthen slightly before weakening and dissipating.
NASA used infrared data from its Aqua satellite to identify the storm's strongest areas, where coldest cloud top temperatures were recorded. The research indicates that these cold temperatures are indicative of strong storms capable of producing heavy rain.
Extra-Tropical Storm Sebastien has transitioned from a tropical storm, coupling with a cold front and headed for the United Kingdom. The storm is forecast to affect southern England, with potential for heavy rain and flooding over the next several days.
Tropical Cyclone Rita formed on Nov. 24 as a tropical storm and was analyzed by NASA's Aqua satellite using infrared light for temperature data. MODIS found powerful thunderstorms circling its center with cold cloud top temperatures indicating strong storms.
NASA's analysis of Typhoon Kalmaegi's cloud top temperatures revealed the strongest storms are located over Luzon and northern Philippines. Heavy rain is expected due to these strong storm systems, posing a threat to the region.
The Suomi NPP satellite identified strong storms in Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi using infrared light, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind shear is preventing the storm from consolidating, allowing it to maintain a tropical depression status.
Tropical Storm Halong weakened and transitioned into an extra-tropical cyclone as tracked by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite on November 8. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 knots and was moving east-northeast at 24 knots.
Tropical Cyclone Maha's shape is a key indicator of its strength. The storm's eroding structure, as observed by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, suggests it is weakening due to dry air inhibition.
The MODIS instrument gathered high concentrations of water vapor and coldest cloud top temperatures around -70 degrees Fahrenheit in tropical cyclones. This data helps forecasters understand the storm's intensity and potential to produce heavy rainfall.
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Matmo are being monitored by NASA's Aqua satellite for signs of regeneration. Forecasters believe the low-pressure system has developed thunderstorms and is moving north towards Bangladesh.
Tropical Cyclone Maha was a powerful storm with the potential to generate heavy rainfall, as revealed by NASA's infrared analysis. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 100 knots and circling strongest storms at cloud top temperatures of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Typhoon Halong strengthened in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean with NASA's Terra satellite analysis, showing strong storms with extremely cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is expected to move northwest and strengthen further over open waters.
NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures to identify the strongest storms in Tropical Cyclone Maha, indicating a high risk of heavy rain over Lakshadweep Islands. The storm is forecast to move northwest and turn west into the central Arabian Sea.
NASA's Terra Satellite captures Post-Tropical Cyclone Rebekah as a remnant low-pressure area, devoid of deep convection and strong thunderstorms. Rebekah is expected to weaken into a trough or elongated area of low pressure between 12-24 hours.
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Subtropical Storm Rebekah on October 31, 2019, providing temperature information and cloud top temperatures. The strongest storms had coldest cloud tops as cold as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rebekah developed as a subtropical storm on Halloween, with temperatures reaching minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit around its center. The storm is moving east-northeast at 18 mph and is expected to weaken into a post-tropical cyclone by Nov 1.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission found a small area of heavy rain in Tropical Cyclone Kyarr, with rainfall rates reaching 1.6 inches per hour around the storm's center. The weakening storm is expected to dissipate before reaching Socotra Island.
Tropical Cyclone Kyarr maintained its eye but became cloud-filled, indicating weakening. The storm's shape and size suggest a gradual weakening process due to environmental conditions.
Tropical Cyclone Kyarr is a powerful storm with an organized eye, producing deep convection and strong thunderstorms. Forecasted to turn southwest and make landfall in Somalia, the cyclone's trajectory may be influenced by two large areas of high pressure.
Tropical Storm Olga merged with a cold front, leading to weakening and post-tropical cyclone classification. The remnants of the storm moved through the Mississippi Valley before reaching the Great Lakes.
NASA provided forecasters with an analysis of rainfall rates in Tropical Cyclone Kyarr, measuring rainfall at over 40 mm per hour. The storm's cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, producing heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Pablo formed on Oct. 25 and strengthened into a hurricane before weakening back into a tropical storm. NASA's satellite imagery captured the storm's formation and rapid changes, revealing a small-scale cyclone with well-defined winds within a larger low-pressure area.
Typhoon Bualoi continued to exhibit asymmetric shape due to ongoing wind shear, as revealed by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm was transitioning into an extra-tropical cyclone, losing its tropical characteristics. Forecasters predict it will weaken and make landfall well east of Japan.
Typhoon Bualoi's asymmetrical shape suggests it is weakening, with the strongest thunderstorms located west of center. Satellite data reveals a dome-like protrusion above the cumulonimbus anvil cloud, indicating strong updrafts and powerful storms.
Neoguri, formerly a typhoon, has taken on a more frontal system appearance in NASA's Aqua satellite imagery. The storm is expected to intensify slightly and track northeastward with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots.
Tropical Storm Neoguri is undergoing extratropical transition due to southwesterly wind shear, resulting in elongated storm structure and weakened convection. The system's maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph) are expected to decrease within 12 hours.
NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Depression Fifteen on Oct. 16, revealing its elongated shape and weakening circulation. The system had degenerated into a trough of low pressure, marking the end of its life cycle.
Tropical Depression 17E made landfall over Mexico's Oaxaca state, bringing heavy rainfall. A low-pressure system is also developing off the southern coast, posing a threat to the northern Gulf Coast.
The Suomi NPP satellite revealed that Tropical Storm Melissa was experiencing wind shear, causing the strongest thunderstorms to be displaced. This led to a weakening of the storm's circulation, with only scattered clouds and precipitation remaining.
Tropical Storm Mitag is undergoing extratropical transition, losing its tropical characteristics and becoming a larger system with increasing wind field size. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph/74 kph) as it moved east-northeast towards landfall over northern Honshu, Japan.
Tropical cyclones strengthen when cloud tops rise, indicating increased thunderstorm activity. NASA's Terra Satellite data indicates that Tropical Storm Karen is holding onto its tropical storm status due to rising cloud tops above 12,000 meters.
Jerry has been designated a post-tropical cyclone due to the lack of strong thunderstorms in recent satellite imagery. The post-tropical storm is expected to produce 1 inch or less of rainfall across Bermuda through tonight, with swells continuing to affect the island over the next few days.
A NASA satellite analyzed cloud heights and temperatures of Tropical Storm Kiko before wind shear weakened the storm. The data showed that higher cloud tops indicate strengthening storms, while falling cloud tops suggest weakening.
Tropical Storm Tapah transitioned into an extra-tropical storm as measured by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission, showing heavy rainfall on the northeastern side of the storm. The storm was characterized by strong winds of up to 63 mph and poleward displacement towards the north pole.
Tropical cyclone Hikaa has strong storm activity, with cloud top temperatures reaching -63°C, indicating heavy rain potential. NASA's AIRS instrument analysis provided critical data to forecasters worldwide.
Satellite images show Humberto transitioning to an extratropical cyclone, with frontal features and cooler air wrapping around the circulation. The system is expected to become a large and powerful extratropical cyclone before being absorbed by another low-pressure area.
Tropical Storm Jerry developed in North Atlantic Ocean this season, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite providing crucial images of its structure. The storm showed strong bands of thunderstorms, indicating better organization, and forecasters confirmed its strengthening due to warm waters and low wind shear.
Hurricane Kiko is being disrupted by wind shear from the northeast, preventing a closed eyewall circulation and allowing the storm to weaken. Cloud top temperatures indicate strong storms with the capability to create heavy rain.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected heavy rainfall northwest of the cyclone's center, exceeding 40 mm/h. The system is expected to produce up to 2-4 inches of total rainfall accumulations in the Bahamas and 2-4 inches along the U.S. Southeast Coast.