Articles tagged with Typhoons
Tropical Depression 93W formed on May 6, 2015, about 155 miles south-southeast of Pohnpei Island. The storm has maximum sustained surface winds estimated at 17-22 knots (19.5-25 mph) and a high likelihood of transitioning to a typhoon within the next six to twenty-four hours.
Typhoon Noul is predicted to steadily intensify over the next 3 days, reaching Category 2 hurricane strength. The storm will pass northeast of the Philippine Islands before veering north towards Taiwan.
Tropical Storm Noul poses a significant threat to Yap Island, with maximum sustained winds of 55 knots and wave heights reaching 20 feet. The storm is expected to intensify to 125 knots over the next five days.
Tropical Storm Noul has strengthened and become more organized, with sustained winds reaching up to 65 knots (74.8 mph) north of its low-level center. The storm is now moving west-southwest at a slow pace and is expected to reach typhoon strength near Yap on May 6.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Haishen over the Fananu and Federated States of Micronesia. The storm weakened to a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds near 25 knots, moving northwest at 7 knots.
Typhoon Maysak is weakening due to vertical wind shear as it approaches landfall in Luzon on April 4. The storm had peak intensity of over 130 knots but has weakened to about 115 knots, with heavy rain detected in its northwestern side.
The TRMM satellite provided a remarkable image of Super Typhoon Maysak, revealing an eye wall replacement cycle in progress. The storm's intensity is characterized by near-perfect symmetry around the center, with maximum sustained winds estimated at 140 knots.
Typhoon Maysak wrapped its strongest sustained winds tightly around the center, extending up to 30 m/s (67.1 mph/108 kph) in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The storm is expected to weaken and make landfall in the northern Philippines as a tropical depression.
NASA's fleet of satellites captured stunning views of Super Typhoon Maysak's eye and powerful thunderstorms. The storm dropped rain at a rate of over 70 mm per hour northwest of its well-defined eye. Maysak was moving west-northwest towards the Philippines, where it is expected to make landfall on April 4.
Researchers at OIST found that the energy lost to friction between falling rain and whipping winds in a typhoon can lessen its destructive force by as much as 30 percent. This discovery significantly reduces the margins of error in predicting typhoon intensity, which is crucial for anticipating damages and minimizing loss of lives.
Super Typhoon Maysak has reached Category 5 hurricane status with maximum sustained winds of near 140 knots (161.1 mph). The storm is generating heavy rainfall and high thunderstorms in the Pacific Ocean.
Typhoon Maysak strengthened with its strongest winds expanding and spreading from the northern quadrant to other quadrants. NASA's ISS-RapidScat instrument gathered surface wind data, revealing more uniform wind speeds around the entire center of circulation by March 29.
Tropical Cyclone Nathan moved from Queensland to the Gulf Carpentaria and now crosses The Top End of Northern Territory. NASA's MODIS instrument captured images showing Nathan's western movement and second landfall near Arnheim Land.
Tropical Cyclone Bavi weakened to a depression, with NASA's RapidScat instrument measuring its waning surface winds. The storm's maximum sustained winds dropped to 28.7 mph/46.3 kph on March 18.
Tropical Cyclone Nathan is consolidating and organizing, with maximum sustained winds reaching 63.2 mph (102 kph). The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects the storm to strengthen to 70 knots (80.5 mph) in two days before weakening again.
NASA's Aqua satellite captures image of Tropical Storm Bavi showing strong thunderstorms and a thick band of storms north of the center. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts strengthening to hurricane-force on March 16 after passing over Guam.
Tropical Cyclone Pam is intensifying as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 155.4 mph and extended hurricane-force winds 30 nautical miles from its center. NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of the storm's cloud-filled eye on March 11, showing powerful thunderstorms wrapped around it.
Tropical Depression 3W formed near Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, on March 11 with maximum sustained winds of 30 knots. The storm is forecast to move west-northwest toward Guam, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Tropical Cyclone 15S is expected to make landfall in west central Madagascar's Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve. The storm is currently meandering in the Mozambique Channel, but forecasters predict a southwesterly direction and landfall by March 9.
Tropical Cyclone Glenda is intensifying in the Southern Indian Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing visible evidence of a developing eye. The storm is expected to strengthen to near 95 knots before weakening and turning southeast.
Tropical Cyclone 14S formed on February 21 in the Southern Indian Ocean, slowly organizing and consolidating. The storm intensified to 35 knots with strong thunderstorms circling its center, forecasters predict it will intensify further over the next three days
Tropical cyclone Marcia has consolidated and organized within a day, intensifying to near 45 knots with sustained winds of 40 mph. The storm is forecast to make landfall in southern Queensland on Feb. 19, posing a threat to eastern coast regions.
The Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of Tropical Depression Higos being pushed eastward, leaving behind a thin band of clouds. The storm's wind shear is estimated to be between 20 and 30 knots, causing it to dissipate under hostile atmospheric conditions.
TRMM and GPM satellites calculated moderate to high rainfall rates of over 35.5 mm southwest of Typhoon Higos' center. The storm was weakening due to decreasing ocean heat and dry air, forecasted to dissipate by Feb. 13.
Tropical Storm Fundi weakened due to strong vertical wind shear and cool waters. The NASA-JAXA GPM satellite captured Fundi's waning rainfall on Feb 8, just hours before its final warning was issued.
Typhoon Higos strengthened under NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite observation, with powerful thunderstorms circling its center. The storm is expected to intensify before weakening due to increased vertical wind shear.
Diamondra has moved south-southeastward at 5 kph and is downgraded to a subtropical cyclone. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center will continue to monitor the storm for signs of regeneration.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission combined with satellite data revealed an area of maximum rainfall centered over Samar, resulting in extreme totals greater than 600mm. The analysis also found that much of the heavy rainfall from Mekkhala fell over the same area devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Tropical Cyclone Bansi's maximum sustained winds increased to 130 knots (149.6 mph) on January 15, making it a Category 4 storm. The eye decreased in size from 46 nautical miles wide to 32 nautical miles wide as the storm strengthened.
Tropical Storm Chedza rapidly intensified from a tropical low pressure area to a tropical storm on January 16 near Madagascar's southwestern coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 50 knots (57.5 mph/92.6 kph) with a defined low-level circulation center and deep convective banding.
Tropical Cyclone Bansi's eye grew from 12 nautical miles to 46 nautical miles wide after re-strengthening to a Category 4 hurricane on January 15. The storm is expected to strengthen further and reach Category 5 status before weakening again over the Southern Indian Ocean.
The first Northwestern Pacific tropical depression has formed, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. NASA's TRMM satellite observed two large bands of thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 inch per hour near the storm's center.
Researcher Mary Grossmann used an underwater observatory to study plankton during typhoons, finding consistent migratory habits despite turbulent waters. The study reveals surprising patterns, including some species avoiding high-turbidity waters and others continuing to feed at night.
Tropical Depression Jangmi encountered strong southeasterly vertical wind shear, causing its north, northeast, and eastern quadrants to become almost cloud-free. The satellite image revealed the effects of this wind shear, showing weakening thunderstorms northwest of the center.
Tropical Cyclone Kate peaked in strength on Dec. 28 with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots, but weakened to 65 knots by Dec. 29 as it moved away from Cocos Island. The satellite imagery showed bands of thunderstorms spiraling into the center of the storm.
Hagupit has weakened to a depression in the South China Sea before making landfall in southern Vietnam. The storm's maximum sustained winds dropped to 30 knots on Dec. 11, with forecasters predicting quick dissipation after landfall.
Typhoon Hagupit brought heavy rainfall to the Philippines, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing a picture of the storm. Rainfall totals reached over 450 mm in eastern Philippines and over 477 mm in the open waters of the Philippine Sea.
Heavy rainfall amounts of over 450 mm were found in eastern Philippines near where Typhoon Hagupit came ashore. The typhoon's slow movement resulted in frequent flooding along its track.
Historical records describe the intense Kamikaze typhoons that struck Japan in 1274 and 1281, preventing a Mongol conquest. A new sedimentary reconstruction reveals these storms were more frequent during this time period, supporting their significant role in shaping Japan's geopolitics.
Typhoon Hagupit weakened to a tropical storm after passing through the eastern Philippines, with its cloud extent covering northern and central provinces. The storm is expected to reach southern Vietnam by Dec. 11 as a depression.
Super Typhoon Hagupit is forecast to make landfall in the eastern Philippines bringing heavy rainfall, damaging winds and storm surge. The storm's sustained winds were estimated at over 145 knots (166.8 mph) with heaviest rainfall just southwest of a well-defined eye.
NASA's Terra satellite and GPM/TRMM satellites provide valuable data on Super Typhoon Hagupit's rainfall patterns and cloud height. Forecasters expect the storm to reach peak intensity and weaken, while warnings are issued for the Philippines due to typhoon-force winds.
Typhoon Hagupit continues to intensify as it moves through Micronesia, triggering warnings for strong winds and rough seas. The storm's maximum sustained winds have increased to 115.1 mph, with forecasters predicting it will peak at Category four on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Tropical Storm Hagupit has become a Category One typhoon with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots, posing threats to islands in Micronesia. The storm is expected to continue moving west-northwest through the region and intensify before weakening on December 6.
Tropical Storm Hagupit rapidly developed from a low-pressure area due to warm waters and favorable atmospheric conditions. The storm strengthened into a tropical storm on Dec. 1, with strong thunderstorms and fragmented bands spiraling into its center.
Tropical Storm Adjali began curving to the southwest in the Southern Indian Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing visible images of the storm. The storm is expected to weaken due to increased wind shear, cooler sea surface temperatures, and limited outflow.
Tropical Cyclone Adjali developed a distinctive 'tail' of thunderstorms extending south of its center, captured by NASA's MODIS instrument on November 18. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center noted weakening bands of storms spiraling into the low-level center.
Tropical Storm Nuri resembled a frontal system, stretching from northeast to southwest due to wind shear. NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image showing strong thunderstorms around its center.
Typhoon Nuri passed close to Japan's Iwo To island with maximum sustained winds at 92 mph. The storm is expected to continue weakening and transitioning into an extra-tropical storm over the next day or two.
Typhoon Nuri underwent eyewall replacement as high clouds moved over its eye on Nov. 4, with MODIS instrument capturing visible image of intense thunderstorms spiraling into the eye.
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Super Typhoon Nuri strengthen into a Category 5 hurricane over two days, with its eye developing on November 3. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 155 knots, causing significant damage and disruption in the region.
Cyclone Nilofar developed a massive 14-mile-wide eye that stared at NASA's Terra satellite on Oct. 28. The storm is forecast to make landfall in northwestern India, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.
Tropical Cyclone Nilofar intensifies to hurricane strength with maximum sustained winds of 75 knots (86 mph/139 kph), centered near 15.2 north latitude and 62.2 east longitude.
Extra-Tropical Storm Vongfong transitioned into an extra-tropical storm early on Oct. 4 as its core changed from warm to cold while being monitored by NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm was located near 29.1 north latitude and 142.9 east longitude, about 111 nautical miles southeast of Misawa, Japan.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured images of Typhoon Hudhud's remnants over India, Nepal, and China on Oct. 14, confirming the cyclone made landfall near Visakhapatnam on Oct. 12. The storm caused significant damage and fatalities in eastern India.
Tropical Storm Vongfong continues to weaken as it approaches Japan, with NASA satellite data showing significant impact from westerly wind shear. The storm's structure is being affected by the strong winds, causing most of the clouds and showers to be pushed to the east.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP and Aqua satellites monitored Typhoon Vongfong's weakening, showing strongest thunderstorms in the northern quadrant. The storm is now forecasted to spread out and become an extra-tropical storm, tracking over Japan's islands.
Cyclone Hudhud is forecast to peak near 115 knots before quickly weakening, dissipating over land on Monday. The storm has strengthened in the last day, indicated by cloud top temperatures dropping and stronger thunderstorms developing.
NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites provide forecasters with detailed data on Super Typhoon Vongfong's cloud extent, rainfall rates, and distribution. The storm is expected to slowly weaken as it moves north, passing just east of Okinawa before turning northeast and changing to an extra-tropical cyclone over Japan.
Tropical Cyclone Hudhud is expected to intensify and peak around 100 knots before landfall near Visakhapatnam late on Oct. 12, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. The cyclone has tracked northwestward at 6 knots and is centered about 250 nautical miles southeast of the coast.