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Tropical Depression Peipah is intensifying as it approaches the central Philippines, with forecasters predicting landfall by April 11. The NASA Aqua satellite's infrared data shows high cloud-top temperatures indicating potential for heavy rainfall, with estimated amounts ranging from 5 to 15 mm per hour.
Tropical Depression 05W is a newly formed storm in the northwest Pacific Ocean with good circulation and strong convection around its center. The depression is expected to strengthen into a typhoon by April 7 as it moves through southern Micronesia towards the Philippines.
NASA's TRMM satellite gathered data on rainfall rates in the South China Sea as Tropical Depression TD04W weakened. The storm's remnants dissipated near Vietnam, marking the end of a potential regeneration threat.
Tropical Depression 04W brought moderate rainfall to Palawan, Philippines on March 24. The depression had weakened to a remnant low pressure area by then, moving through the Sulu Sea. NASA's TRMM satellite showed heavy rainfall rates of up to 1.2 inches per hour in the region.
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Gillian have moved into the Indian Ocean and triggered warnings for parts of Indonesia. NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of the re-organizing tropical low pressure area, showing it to be well-defined and consolidated.
Tropical Cyclone Gillian has returned to a remnant low status after passing north of Australia's Top End. The system is surrounded by dry air, sapping its ability to generate thunderstorms.
Tropical Cyclone Gillian's center remained over land on March 11 with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots/40mph. NASA's TRMM satellite detected powerful storms up to 16km high, indicating significant power before the cyclone made landfall.
Two tropical low pressure systems, System 96P and System 98P, are developing in the Coral Sea and northern Gulf of Carpentaria, respectively. These storms have strengthened, with sustained winds reported on Willis Island, and are expected to make landfall near Queensland's eastern coast.
Tropical cyclone Faxai reached typhoon strength with maximum sustained winds near 65 knots/74.8 mph on March 4. The NASA Aqua satellite captured an image of the storm, showing tightly wrapped bands of thunderstorms around its center. Forecasters predict Faxai will maintain typhoon strength for a day before weakening.
NASA's Terra satellite captured visible images of Tropical Cyclone Guito as it exited the Mozambique Channel and moved into the open waters of the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 60 knots/69.0 mph/111.1 kph, located just south of the channel.
Tropical Cyclone Guito intensifies as ragged eye develops, moving south at 10 knots/11.5 mph. The storm is expected to recurve southeastward due to a mid-latitude trough of low pressure approaching from the southwest.
Tropical Cyclone Fobane, formerly known as Tropical Cyclone 14S, is weakening due to moderate to strong vertical wind shear and cooler waters. The TRMM satellite measured high rainfall rates near the storm's center, with rates of up to 35 mm/1.3 inches.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a final image of Tropical Storm Kajiki on January 31 as it made landfall in the Philippines. The storm weakened to a depression with maximum sustained winds near 30 knots/34.5 mph, displacing over 18,000 people.
A study found that invasive pests compromised the ability of native tree species to recover from tropical cyclone damage. The invasive insects caused stem decay and reduced the trees' tolerance to external forces, resulting in 100% mortality of snapped stems during Typhoon Chaba.
System 91S is experiencing strong wind shear, elongated circulation, and broken convection. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects the system to weaken as it moves south through the Mozambique Channel.
The TRMM satellite monitored a System 91S tropical low in the Mozambique Channel, showing intense rainfall and towering thunderstorms. The analysis suggests a medium chance of development over the next 24 hours.
System 99P is showing signs of organization, with high cloud tops and potential for heavy rainfall. NASA predicts it will become a tropical depression over the next day as it tracks towards Willis Island in Australia.
NASA has identified a developing tropical system in Mozambique's Nampala Province, characterized by strong storms and potentially heavy rainfall. The system, known as System 91S, is expected to track southwest in the Mozambique Channel, with forecasters predicting a high chance of it becoming a tropical depression within the next day.
Lingling, a tropical cyclone affecting the central and southern Philippines, has finally wound down after bringing heavy rainfall. The storm's maximum sustained winds were down to 25 knots/28.7 mph/46.3 kph on January 20.
Tropical Cyclone Deliwe forms in the Mozambique Channel and Southern Indian Ocean after a tropical depression developed on January 16. Forecasters predict it will move southwest and then curve northwest due to high pressure system changes.
Tropical Cyclone Bruce strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 143.8 mph, creating rough seas and waves up to 30 feet high. The cyclone is forecast to curve to the southeast after three days, eventually becoming extra-tropical.
The NASA TRMM satellite tracked and analyzed heavy rainfall near tropical cyclones affecting the Philippines in 2013. The resulting animations show almost four feet of rain fell in parts of northern and central Philippines, with some areas receiving over 1,200 mm (~47 inches) of rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a low-pressure system with strong convection and high thunderstorm cloud tops in the northern Indian Ocean. The system is expected to develop into Tropical Depression 06B and move north-northeastward towards the Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds estimated at 25-30 knots.
The remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alessia have been spotted in the Northern Territory, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing infrared data revealing strong thunderstorms and potential heavy rains. The low-pressure system is expected to move slowly south before turning west towards the Timor Sea.
Cyclone Helen made landfall in eastern India on November 22, with moderate rainfall expected from its northwestern edge. The storm is forecast to continue moving westward and dissipate over land within the next day or two.
The study analyzed ASTER images of Tacloban before and after the typhoon, revealing widespread destruction. The storm surge caused mud-covered ground, bare trees, and destroyed buildings, with some areas showing no vegetation.
Ex-Tropical Depression 30W is attempting to re-form in the Indian Ocean after dissipating over Nov. 8-10. The storm's re-generation is considered medium-probability for the next few days, with slow westward movement predicted.
NASA satellites tracked Typhoon Haiyan's movement and provided rainfall data to help forecast its impact. The data showed the storm's flood potential increased significantly before its second landfall in northeastern Vietnam.
Super-Typhoon Haiyan maintained its structure and remained a powerful Category 5 tropical cyclone as it exited the western Philippines. The storm brought heavy rainfall potential and thunderstorms to various regions, with warnings still in effect across the country.
The NASA TRMM satellite captured detailed data on Super-typhoon Haiyan before it struck the Philippines, revealing sustained winds of up to 195 mph. The storm's extreme power was showcased in the satellite imagery, with a well-defined eye surrounded by moderate rain and multiple rainbands.
NASA satellites captured high-resolution images of Super-Typhoon Haiyan, revealing a powerful eye and widespread thunderstorms. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 165kts (190mph) with heavy rain potential due to extremely cold cloud top temperatures.
NASA satellite imagery shows Tropical Depression 30W elongating as it makes landfall in southern Vietnam, with shallow thunderstorm development. The storm is expected to dissipate over the next day, but there is a chance of regeneration once its remnants move over nearby seas.
A NASA satellite revealed intense rainfall around Super Typhoon Haiyan's eye, with rates of over 100mm/hour. The storm's powerful winds and convection patterns indicate catastrophic damage upon landfall in the Philippines.
Typhoon Haiyan is intensifying quickly as it moves through the Philippine Sea, with rainfall rates reaching up to 50-60 mm/hour near the center. NASA's TRMM satellite provided data on the storm's northeastern quadrant, revealing some thunderstorms reached heights of over 10 km.
Tropical Storm Haiyan is strengthening due to warm waters and low wind shear, expected to intensify to a powerful typhoon before landfall in the Philippines on Nov 8. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts Haiyan will have maximum sustained winds of near 45 knots/51.7 mph/83.3 kph.
Before hitting wind shear, NASA's TRMM Satellite observed heavy rainfall in Typhoon Krosa, with rain rates exceeding 116mm/hour. The storm weakened significantly over the South China Sea, making landfall far south of Vietnam on Nov. 5.
Tropical Depression 30W, also known as Wilma, formed and moved through the Visayas region of the Philippines. NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared images showing the depression's potential for heavy rainfall, particularly in the central Philippines.
Typhoon Krosa strengthened after passing over northern Philippines and expanded its eye by 10 nautical miles. The storm's center moved into the South China Sea, where NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image revealing its 35-nautical-mile-wide eye.
Typhoon Krosa made landfall in extreme northern Luzon, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm's center was located near Manila, Philippines, with maximum sustained winds of 90 knots.
Tropical Storm Krosa is intensifying as it approaches the northern Philippines, prompting warnings from PAGASA. The storm is expected to make a brief landfall over extreme northern Luzon on Oct. 31 before moving west into the South China Sea.
NASA's infrared imagery reveals signs of organization and strengthening in Tropical Depression 29W over the Philippine Sea. The system is expected to move west and cross over Luzon as a tropical storm on October 31, potentially intensifying into a typhoon in the South China Sea.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured the last image of Typhoon Lekima before it weakened into an extra-tropical cyclone. The typhoon maintained its eye and surrounded clouds, but its winds were rapidly decreasing.
Typhoon Lekima's eye shrunk to just 4 nautical miles on Oct. 25, according to NASA data. Heavy rainfall was observed around the storm's eyewall, with rain rates reaching over 130mm/hour in the outer eyewall.
Tropical Storm Francisco is transitioning to a cold-core low-pressure area due to cold air and mid-latitude westerly winds. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts Francisco will continue this transition as it moves northeast over the next couple of days.
NASA's TRMM satellite tracked Tropical Storm Francisco and found a large rain-free area at its center. Rainfall rates exceeded 130mm per hour in Super-typhoon Lekima's outer eye wall, contrasting with the weakened Francisco.
Super-typhoon Lekima is shifting its trajectory from northwesterly to northeasterly due to mid-latitude westerly winds and a trough. The storm is expected to weaken as it becomes extra-tropical, with cooler sea surface temperatures and increasing wind shear.
Typhoon Francisco was already impacting southern Japanese islands on Oct. 22 when NASA's TRMM satellite captured its intense rainfall and cloud heights. The storm was weakening with estimated winds of less than 75 knots, but heavy rain continued to fall at a rate of over 3 inches per hour.
Typhoon Lekima's rainfall rates were found to be heavy, with rates over 2 inches per hour north and east of the center. The typhoon is forecast to continue on a northwesterly track before making a turn to the northeast as it reaches the island of Iwo To.
Typhoon Francisco is a large storm with a tightly wound center and small eye, approaching Japan with maximum sustained winds near 75 knots. The storm is expected to turn northeast in the next day or two and slowly weaken after passing southern Japan.
Typhoon Francisco is expected to make a brief landfall near Tokyo as it moves towards Japan. NASA satellites captured detailed data on the storm's structure and rainfall patterns, revealing extreme precipitation rates of over 207 mm per hour in violent storms southwest of its eye.
Tropical Storm Lekima developed and strengthened into a tropical storm in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is forecasted to reach typhoon strength by October 24 and approach Iwo To island on the same day.
Typhoon Wipha's effects were felt in Alaska from October 18 to 20, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. The system's transition into an extra-tropical storm led to increased moisture and warming of the region.
Typhoon Francisco passed west of Guam on October 18 as NASA's TRMM satellite measured its heavy rainfall, with rain falling at over 113 mm/hour in powerful storms. The storm is forecast to become a super-typhoon, reaching maximum sustained winds of at least 130 knots/150 mph.
Typhoon Francisco is turning northwest, posing a threat to Guam with sustained tropical storm force winds expected, causing minor damage to poorly constructed homes and isolated power outages. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 85 knots and is located southwest of Guam.
Typhoon Wutip made landfall near Dong Hoi, Vietnam, with a 10-mile-wide eye, prompting evacuations of over 140,000 people. The storm's heavy rains are expected to cause flooding and landslides in Vietnam's central highlands.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on Tropical Depression Sepat, revealing some strong thunderstorms and cold cloud tops near the center of circulation. The storm is expected to track over a pool of cooler waters, hindering its development, and may briefly strengthen into a tropical storm before weakening again.
Tropical Depression 22W is taking a different route than Tropical Depression 21W and heading northwest towards Koror, Palau. Favorable environmental conditions will allow the depression to strengthen into a typhoon over the next two days.
Tropical Storm Pabuk is transitioning from a warm core tropical system to a cold core low pressure system, as observed by NASA's Aqua satellite on Sept. 26, 2013.
Typhoon Pabuk's eye shrunk to 25 nautical miles in diameter after high clouds covered the center, reducing visibility on NASA satellite imagery. The storm is expected to remain at sea and transition into an extra-tropical storm by Sept. 27.
Typhoon Usagi maintained its inner-core structure with a ~50 km eye wall before landfall on Sept. 22, 2013. Radar data showed updrafts fell short of forming lightning in the inner core.