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Typhoon Vongfong strengthened into a Super typhoon on October 7, with cloud top temperatures indicating high rainfall capabilities. The storm is moving westward, creating massive ocean swells, and forecasters predict it will turn north by October 12.
Typhoon Phanfone made landfall in Japan, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to the region. At least one Airman is confirmed deceased after being washed out to sea from Okinawa, while two others are missing.
Typhoon Vongfong has exited the Mariana Islands and is now tracking west-northwest towards an area of low pressure. The typhoon has maximum sustained winds near 90 knots and is generating rough seas in the western North Pacific Ocean.
Tropical Storm Vongfong forms in Northwestern Pacific Ocean with NASA's Terra satellite capturing visible image on Oct. 3. The storm is expected to intensify into a typhoon as it moves north of Guam.
Typhoon Phanfone formed a large eye with intensifying winds reaching 110 knots (126.6 mph). The typhoon is predicted to peak at 125 knots and then weaken, passing near Tokyo, Japan.
Typhoon Phanfone had a small, pinhole-sized open eye surrounded by a thick band of thunderstorms. The storm was expected to weaken and transition to an extra-tropical cyclone on October 4.
Typhoon Phanfone is expected to make landfall in southern Japan by October 6, with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots (80 mph/129 kph) and heavy rainfall rates of over 76 mm (almost 3 inches) per hour
Tropical Storm Phanfone shows fragmented bands of thunderstorms, with light to moderate rainfall and isolated heavy rain areas. NASA's TRMM satellite provides details on the storm's movement, intensity, and projected path.
Tropical Storm Kammuri is transitioning into an extra-tropical storm, characterized by a cold core and elongated strong storms moving from southwest to northeast. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 45 knots on Sept. 29, and it is expected to continue weakening over the open ocean.
Phanfone is now a threat to various islands, with warnings and watches in effect for Saipan, Tinian, Pagan, and Alamagan. The storm is moving west-northwest at 11 knots, with forecasters expecting it to intensify into a typhoon after passing through the Marianas Islands.
The TRMM satellite identified a strong band of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall northwest of Tropical Storm Kammuri's center, while NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on the entire storm. Cloud top temperatures exceeded -63F/-53C, indicating potential for heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Kammuri is intensifying as it moves north-northwest through warm sea temperatures, expected to become a typhoon by Sept 27. The Suomi NPP satellite captured visible images of the storm's improving circulation and strong thunderstorms.
Tropical Depression Kammuri intensified on Sept. 24, with strong thunderstorms covering a long area within its elongated circulation. The storm's cloud-top temperatures reached -63F/-53C, potentially generating heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong moved through East China Sea, weakening to 40 knots near Shanghai, before curving towards South Korea. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects Fung-Wong to become extra-tropical by Sept 24 or 25, leading to dissipation.
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong developed over central Philippines with powerful thunderstorms spiraling around its southwestern quadrant. NASA predicts the storm may make landfall in Kyushu, Japan by September 23, posing a threat to the region.
NASA's Terra satellite captured images of Tropical Storm Kalmaegi weakening over Vietnam after making landfall on September 17. The storm caused significant damage to homes, crops, and trees in the northern Vietnamese province of Quang Ninh.
Typhoon Kalmaegi's center was spotted by NASA's Aqua satellite near northern Hainan Island, China. The storm is making landfall in Northern Vietnam, generating very rough surf and ocean swells up to 22 feet.
Typhoon Kalmaegi crossed northern Luzon, Philippines and entered the South China Sea, forming a giant whirlpool of clouds. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 75mph, causing waves up to 22 feet in the sea.
Tropical Storm Kalmaegi intensified as NASA's Aqua satellite captured its visible image approaching the Philippines. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days and potentially become a typhoon by September 13.
Tropical Storm Fengshen is transitioning into an extra-tropical storm, with its clouds and winds extending northeast of the center. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts it will move east-northeasterly over open waters for several days.
Tropical Depression 14W made landfall in southeastern China on September 8 after forming in the South China Sea. NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data showing a powerful storm with cold cloud top temperatures near -63F/-52C.
Tropical Depression Genevieve dissipated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean after a two-week journey through three Pacific regions. Maximum sustained winds dropped to 25 knots as the storm moved northwest at 8 knots.
Genevieve has been downgraded to a tropical storm, tracking northwestward at 8 knots per hour. Maximum sustained winds of 70 knots and gusts up to 85 knots are expected, making it far southeast of the Aleutian islands within 2-3 days.
Super Typhoon Genevieve rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm after crossing the International Dateline. The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite captured infrared images of the storm, revealing a symmetrical structure with a clear eye and powerful thunderstorms.
Typhoon Halong is expected to make landfall in southern Japan on August 9 with maximum sustained winds near 85 knots, generating dangerous swells. The storm has already passed over the Minamidaito and Kitadaito Islands with hurricane-force winds.
Typhoon Halong has reopened its eye after going through eyewall replacement, a sign of weakening winds. The storm is still powerful, with maximum sustained winds of 85 knots and rough seas.
Typhoon Halong appears lopsided due to inhibited thunderstorm development in the northern quadrant. The storm's cloud top temperatures indicate potential for heavy rainfall.
NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites captured images of Super Typhoon Halong, revealing an 11.5-mile-wide eye and signs of eyewall replacement. The storm has weakened from a Category 5 to a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds near 120mph.
Tropical Storm Halong is expected to intensify for three days before weakening, with forecasters predicting a path near Okinawa. The storm's strongest thunderstorms and coldest cloud tops are located on the east side of its center, indicating potential heavy rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite captures infrared data on Tropical Storm Halong and developing System 96W, showing powerful thunderstorms with potential for heavy rainfall. Halong is expected to strengthen to typhoon status by August 1.
Tropical Storm Halong is intensifying with a strong eye forming and closely tracked by NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm is expected to move west-northwest through the Marianas Islands while intensifying.
Typhoon Matmo brought heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan, with TMPA analysis showing totals greater than 400 mm. The storm also contributed to a deadly airplane crash in the Penghu Islands.
Typhoon Matmo made its final landfall in mainland China on July 23, bringing category one winds of 74 knots. The typhoon's center moved inland over southeastern China, with rapid weakening expected due to friction and an approaching trough.
The TRMM satellite measured Super Typhoon Rammasun's rainfall rates of up to 100 mm/h along the China/Vietnam border. The storm's heavy rain bands wrapped around its cyclonic circulation, indicating a powerful storm that made landfall on the southern coast of China.
NASA's Aqua satellite provided dual views of Typhoon Matmo, capturing its visible clouds and infrared temperatures. The storm made landfall on Taiwan's east coast, generating rough seas and typhoon-force winds.
A NASA satellite captured a visible image of Typhoon Matmo's western quadrant sweeping over the eastern Philippines on July 20. The storm is intensifying, with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots and expected to peak at 105 knots by July 23.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captures infrared image of Typhoon Rammasun before landfall, showing powerful thunderstorms with heavy rain potential. The storm brings maximum sustained winds of near 100 knots (115.1 mph) to the south China/Vietnam border.
Typhoon Rammasun brought heavy rainfall to the Philippines and central China, causing flooding. The storm made landfall on Hainan Island, China, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data showing strong thunderstorms around Tropical Storm Matmo's center and southwestern quadrant. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 40 knots on July 18, with forecasters predicting it will reach typhoon intensity by July 20.
Tropical Depression 10W was born when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead, with powerful thunderstorms developing around its center. The depression is expected to strengthen due to favorable sea surface temperatures and improved upper-level conditions.
Typhoon Rammasun brought heavy rainfall over the Philippines, with total rainfall estimates exceeding 325 mm, according to NASA's TRMM satellite analysis. The storm made its way towards Hainan Island, China, with forecasters predicting landfall on July 18.
Typhoon Rammasun passed through central Philippines, bringing soaking rains and powerful thunderstorms to the region. The storm made landfall near Legazpi City on July 15 with maximum sustained winds of 80 knots.
Typhoon Rammasun made landfall in the eastern part of central Philippines on July 15, with NASA's Aqua and TRMM satellites tracking its eye close to landfall. The storm brought moderate to heavy rainfall across the region, with cloud top temperatures indicating potential for severe weather.
Typhoon Rammasun is approaching the central Philippines, and NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite has captured images of the storm. The storm has strengthened, with powerful thunderstorms surrounding a tightly wound eye and bands of thunderstorms wrapping into its center.
Tropical Storm 09W strengthened into a tropical storm on July 11, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing visible images of the storm's strong thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Guam and surrounding waters as the storm is expected to bring increased winds over the weekend.
The TRMM satellite provided near-real-time rainfall data for western Kyushu, showing over 490 mm of rain fell in the past week. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued its final bulletin on July 10, indicating maximum sustained winds of 40 knots.
Tropical Depression 09W has formed in the Northwestern Pacific, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite detecting extremely cold cloud top temperatures indicative of thunderstorms. The storm is currently located near Guam and is expected to move past the southern islands of the Marianas before strengthening into a typhoon.
Tropical Storm Neoguri has weakened significantly as it moves along the southeastern coast of Japan, now experiencing maximum wave heights near 8 feet due to moderate southwesterly wind shear. The JTWC expects Neoguri to continue transitioning into an extra-tropical cyclone as it enters cooler waters.
Typhoon Neoguri was analyzed by NASA's Aqua, TRMM, and CloudSat satellites, gathering data on its eye wall structure, cloud heights, and rainfall rates. The storm showed a large eye with meso vorticies and moderate to heavy rainfall south of the eyewall.
Tropical Cyclone Neoguri strengthened from a tropical storm into a supertyphoon between July 4 and July 7, with maximum sustained winds near 130 knots (149.6 mph). NASA satellites provided forecasters with visible, infrared, and microwave data on the powerful storm.
Tropical Depression 08W formed on July 3 with maximum sustained winds near 30 knots, moving west-northwestward. NASA's TRMM satellite captured rainfall data indicating strong bands of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour.
Tropical storm Hagibis made a brief landfall in China's Guangdong Province, bringing heavy rainfall and significant precipitation. The storm dissipated over mainland China after a short lifetime, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing the event.
Tropical Cyclone Nanauk strengthened over a 24-hour period, showing a well-rounded tropical cyclone with good circulation. The storm is expected to continue strengthening before encountering higher wind shear and dry air.
System 91B, a tropical low pressure area, has been lingering over southwestern India since May 8. The storm's eastern quadrant remains over the region, while its western quadrant extends into the Northern Indian Ocean. Maximum sustained winds are estimated at 10-15 knots.
System 91B brought heavy rainfall to southern India and Sri Lanka on May 6, with TRMM's Precipitation Radar revealing rates of up to 66 mm per hour. The system has since moved inland over southwestern India, weakening and becoming less organized.
Tropical Storm Tapah weakened as wind shear increased and the storm moved toward cooler waters in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The Suomi NPP satellite's visible image showed that Tapah's eye was becoming cloud-filled with powerful thunderstorms circling the center.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on Typhoon Tapah, showing strong thunderstorms and cold cloud-top temperatures. The storm is expected to weaken and curve northeast before reaching Iwo To, due to increasing vertical wind shear in its path.
Tropical Storm Tapah is moving north through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, bringing a tropical storm warning for Saipan and Tinian. The storm is expected to strengthen into a typhoon by April 29 and may cause significant weather conditions.
Tropical Cyclone Jack strengthened quickly after forming on April 20, but strong vertical wind shear is expected to weaken the storm. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center notes that despite this, the storm continued to build thunderstorms and elongate to the southeast.
Tropical Depression Peipah is expected to make landfall in eastern Visayas on April 12. The storm appeared disorganized, with a broad low-level circulation center and weakening deep convection.