NASA eyes Typhoon Prapiroon's U-turn
Typhoon Prapiroon is making a U-turn in the Philippine Sea due to strong high pressure ridge south of Japan. The storm will intensify over low wind shear and warm waters.
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NASA eyes Typhoon Prapiroon intensifying
Typhoon Prapiroon intensified into a typhoon with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph on Oct. 9, according to NASA satellite imagery. The storm's eye feature was spotted using microwave imagery, indicating it is expected to continue intensifying over the next several days.
NASA sees Tropical Storm Maliksi put final touches on Japan
Tropical Storm Maliksi put the finishing touches on Japan by brushing its northern Tohoku and Hokkaido prefectures. The storm is transitioning to an extra-tropical cold core system, expected to become a cold-core storm later.
NASA sees strongest side of Tropical Storm Maliksi
Tropical Storm Maliksi had maximum sustained winds of 45 knots east of its center on Oct. 3, with cloud-top temperatures as cold as -63 Fahrenheit. The storm is forecast to weaken due to strong vertical wind shear and transition into an extra-tropical cyclone.
NASA sees heaviest rainfall in Tropical Storm Maliski's eastern side
NASA's TRMM satellite captured the heaviest rainfall east of Tropical Storm Maliski's center, falling at rates up to 2 inches per hour. The storm has become less organized and is expected to strengthen before passing Iwo To.
Tropical Storm Maliksi forms, Iwo To on guard
NASA observed Tropical Storm Maliksi forming on Sept. 30 from the 20th tropical depression in the region, with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots (40 mph/65 kph). The storm is expected to pass Iwo To and strengthen into a typhoon by Oct. 3.
AGU journal highlights -- 1 October 2012
Scientific studies reveal pros and cons of free market approach to water trading in Australia's Murray Darling Basin. Researchers also uncover connections between typhoon tracks, rainfall patterns, and flood timing, with potential applications for improved real-time flood warning systems.
NASA observes another tropical depression birth in northwestern Pacific
NASA has observed Tropical Depression 21W in the northwestern Pacific, with sustained winds near 25 knots. The system is expected to curve westward and make landfall along central Vietnam's coast by October 6 or 7.
NASA sees super Typhoon Jelawat Affecting Japan
Super Typhoon Jelawat brought extremely rough seas to areas in the western North Pacific, with waves reaching 40 feet. The storm was approaching Okinawa, Japan, where a warning level TCCOR-1 was issued due to destructive sustained winds of 50 knots or greater.
NASA sees a wide-eyed Super Typhoon Jelawat
Super Typhoon Jelawat's eye has grown to 36 nautical miles, with extreme rainmaking and symmetrical circulation. The storm is expected to make landfall near Kyoto, Japan on Sept. 30, maintaining strong winds.
NASA sees very heavy rain in Super Typhoon Jelawat and heavy rain pushed from Ewinar's Center
Super Typhoon Jelawat showed intense rainfall rates around its eye, while Tropical Storm Ewiniar's heaviest rainfall was pushed north of its center due to wind shear. NASA's TRMM satellite measured heavy rainfall rates of up to 3.1 inches per hour in Jelawat.
NASA infrared data compares Super Typhoon Jelawat with Tropical Storm Ewiniar
The study used NASA's Aqua satellite to compare the two storms, showing Jelawat's strong circulation and cold cloud top temperatures, while Ewiniar appears asymmetrical with a long 'tail' of thunderstorms.
Frigid cloudtop temperatures indicate strength in Super Typhoon Jelawat and Tropical Storm Ewinar
Super Typhoon Jelawat's cloud top temperatures exceeded -63F, indicating uplift and strengthening. Tropical Storm Ewinar is getting organized due to wind shear from nearby Typhoon Jelawat.
NASA satellite sees Tropical Storm Jelawat form in northwestern Pacific
Tropical Storm Jelawat forms in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its true-color image on Sept. 20. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 45 knots, moving west-southwest at 7 knots.
NASA's TRMM satellite measures drenching rains from Typhoon Sanba in Japan, South Korea
Typhoon Sanba caused severe flooding and landslides in South Korea on September 17, 2012. The TRMM satellite captured data showing intense rain bands with rates of over 90 mm per hour, and powerful thunderstorms reaching heights of up to 14km
NASA sees powerful Typhoon Sanba make landfall
Typhoon Sanba made landfall in southern South Korea on Sept. 17, causing power outages, canceled flights, and ferries. The storm's extensive cloud cover stretched from South Korea to eastern Siberia, affecting over 67,000 homes in Japan.
NASA examines very dangerous Super Typhoon Sanba
NASA's TRMM satellite observed intense rain falling at 3 inches per hour around Super Typhoon Sanba, with powerful hot towering thunderstorms near its center. The storm is expected to make landfall on South Korea's south coast on September 17.
NASA sees Sanba become a super typhoon
Sanba intensified from Tropical Storm to Super Typhoon on Sept. 12-13, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing infrared data showing massive thunderstorms and heavy rain over the western North Pacific. The storm featured a large eye surrounded by strong convection and strong thunderstorms, consistent with an annular typhoon
NASA satellite sees remnants of Tropical Storm Bolaven racing over China and Russia
Tropical Storm Bolaven made landfall on Aug. 28, moving quickly over land while transitioning into an ex-tropical storm. NASA's Terra satellite captured the remnants of Bolaven mostly centered over eastern China.
NASA sees Tropical Storm Bolaven making landfall in North Korea
Tropical Storm Bolaven is generating heavy rainfall and has been causing concern for flooding as it makes landfall in North Korea and southeastern China. The storm's cloud cover was extensive, blanketing the region with heavy precipitation rates greater than 75 mm/hr.
NASA sees Typhoon Bolaven dwarf Typhoon Tembin
Typhoon Bolaven appears twice as large as Typhoon Tembin in a stunning image from NASA's Aqua satellite, with Bolaven's visible eye dominating the scene. Both storms show strong uplift and cold cloud top temperatures, indicating intense storm activity.
Tropical Storm Tembin crossed over Taiwan, back over water
Tropical Storm Tembin made a quick track across southern Taiwan before re-emerging over the open waters of the Philippine Sea. The storm has strengthened and expanded since crossing the island, with tropical-storm-force winds extending out 170 miles from its center.
Double trouble continues in the Philippine Sea: Tembin and Bolaven
Typhoons Tembin and Bolaven continue to churn in the Philippine Sea, with Tembin showing a wide area of very high cloud top temperatures and Bolaven strengthening into a typhoon. Bolaven is expected to intensify further, moving northwest and posing a significant threat to the region.
NASA satellites see 2 intensifying northwestern Pacific tropical cyclones
Typhoon Tembin is intensifying and moving towards Taiwan, with forecasted landfall on August 23. Tropical Storm Bolaven is also strengthening and expected to become a typhoon as it heads northwest around August 25-26. Both storms are being closely monitored by NASA satellites.
NASA watches as Tropical Storm Bolaven develops
Tropical Storm Bolaven formed over August 18-19 in the western North Pacific and strengthened under NASA's monitoring. The storm took on a more rounded shape, with colder thunderstorm cloud-top temperatures indicating intensification.
Typhoon Tembin forms fast in Philippines
Typhoon Tembin rapidly intensified over the past 24 hours, growing from a tropical depression to a powerful typhoon with maximum sustained winds near 95 knots. The storm is moving slowly north-northeast and is expected to track across Taiwan by August 23.
NASA sees large Tropical Storm Kai-tak headed for a landfall near Hong Kong
Tropical Storm Kai-tak continues to drop heavy rainfall and move toward a landfall in China, with NASA tracking its progress using infrared data from the Aqua satellite. Forecasters warn of potential intensification to typhoon strength before landfall near Hong Kong.
NASA's Aqua satellite sees Tropical Storm Haikui make landfall in China
Tropical Storm Haikui made landfall in Zhejiang province, China, on August 8, bringing heavy rainfall with totals of up to 17 inches. The NASA Aqua satellite captured an image of the storm, showing an organized tropical storm with high thunderstorms casting shadows on surrounding clouds.
Infrared NASA imagery shows a weaker Tropical Storm 13W
Tropical Storm 13W is weakening due to rising cloud top temperatures, according to NASA's infrared imagery. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 35 knots on August 7, and it was moving northwest at 9 knots.
NASA sees Tropical Storm Haikui closing in on China
Tropical Storm Haikui is heading towards landfall in southeastern China, bringing strong winds, flooding, and coastal erosion. The storm's size and shape are being monitored by NASA's Aqua satellite, which captured a detailed image of its ragged eye.
NASA sees Typhoon Haikui approaching China in visible and infrared light
Typhoon Haikui is approaching mainland China, with NASA tracking its movement and intensity using visible and infrared light. The storm's strongest storms had cloud top temperatures near -63F, packing heavy rainfall.
NASA sees triple tropical trouble in northwestern Pacific
Three tropical cyclones, Tropical Storms Damrey and Saola, and Tropical Depression Haikui, are active in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. AIRS data showed that cloud top temperatures in Damrey and Saola were warming, while Haikui had a large area of cooling cloud top temperatures, indicating strong storms and heavy rain.
NASA satellites see Tropical Storm Saola and Typhoon Damrey arm-in-arm near China
Tropical Storm Saola and Typhoon Damrey appear to be interacting as they approach China, with both systems expected to dissipate within two days. NASA's Terra satellite captured images of the storm systems on August 2, showing Damrey developing an eye and Saola's eye closing due to land interaction.
NASA sees twin typhoons headed for double China landfall
Two tropical cyclones, Typhoon Saola and Typhoon Damrey, are forecast to make landfall in China. Saola is expected to strengthen before interacting with land, while Damrey will weaken due to cooler sea surface temperatures.
NASA sees Typhoon Saola's huge reach over the Philippines
Typhoon Saola is approaching Taiwan but stretches over the north and central Philippines, triggering warnings. The storm's huge extent has triggered public storm warning signals across several provinces.
NASA sees compact Tropical Storm Damrey approaching southern Japan
Tropical Storm Damrey is a compact storm system with strong thunderstorms and high cloud tops, expected to pass north of Iwo To, Japan. Forecasters predict the storm will track west-northwest over the next three days before making landfall near Shanghai, China.
NASA sees organizing tropical low pressure area near the Philippines
A low-pressure system in the western North Pacific is showing signs of organization, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing an infrared image of the area on July 27. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center has given System 93W a high chance of becoming a tropical depression over the weekend of July 28-29.
NASA's sighting of hot towers indicated Typhoon Vicente's rapid intensification
NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite identified 'hot towers' in Typhoon Vicente, indicating rapid intensification. The storm intensified by 50 knots within six hours, with sustained winds reaching 120 knots.
Tropical Depression Khanun blankets South Korea
Tropical Depression Khanun made landfall in South Korea on July 19, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused widespread flooding and power outages. The storm's remnants moved over the Sea of Japan by 11 a.m. EDT, leaving behind significant damage and one reported fatality.
NASA sees Tropical Depression Talim becoming disorganized
NASA satellite data shows Tropical Depression Talim's thunderstorms becoming disorganized as it interacts with Taiwan and a nearby frontal system. The depression is expected to dissipate later today due to these factors.
NASA saw Tropical Storm Guchol's rainfall drench Japan
Tropical Storm Guchol made landfall in Japan, bringing heavy rainfall to the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. The TRMM satellite detected a large area of rainfall over 500 km from the typhoon's center, highlighting the storm's impact on the region.
NASA sees powerful Typhoon Guchol affecting Kadena Air Base
Typhoon Guchol's high winds and storm surges pose a significant threat to Kadena Air Base, with sustained winds of up to 120.8 mph and 52-foot-high seas. The storm is expected to track near Kyoto as it continues to weaken.
NASA sees heavy rainfall around compact Typhoon Guchol's center
Typhoon Guchol is intensifying and expected to bring rough surf, heavy rainfall, and typhoon conditions to Okinawa and western Japan over the weekend. The storm has spawned alerts in the Philippines and has a compact diameter of approximately 110 nautical miles.
Guchol is a tiny typhoon on NASA satellite imagery
Guchol, a compact system, intensified into a typhoon with cloud temperatures as low as -63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 70 knots and is expected to brush east central and northern Luzon, Philippines.
NASA looks at Typhoon Mawar, now heading to sea
Typhoon Mawar brought heavy surf, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds to the Philippines, resulting in several missing and injured people. The storm intensified to typhoon strength before weakening and moving north-northeast, with forecasters predicting it will become an extra-tropical storm south of Japan by mid-week.
Typhoon Sanvu had a bad weekend
Typhoon Sanvu transformed into an extra-tropical storm due to cooler sea surface temperatures and wind shear, weakening it significantly. The storm passed Chichi Jima island on May 27, with most rainfall pushed to the northeast of its center.
Typhoon Sanvu affecting Iwo To, then expected to fade over weekend
Typhoon Sanvu is affecting Iwo To and Chichi Jima with high winds, rough seas, and heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to weaken due to cooler ocean temperatures and wind shear by the end of the weekend.
NASA's TRMM satellite sees some heavy rainfall in Typhoon Sanvu
The TRMM satellite observed the eastern half of Typhoon Sanvu experiencing most of the rainfall, with intense storms dropping rain at over 2 inches/hr. The storm's track is predicted to bring it close to Japan's Iwo To island on May 26.
NASA sees Tropical Storm Sanvu continue to intensify
Tropical Storm Sanvu continues to intensify under NASA observation, with wind speeds reaching over 60 knots and heavy rainfall wrapping around its northeastern side. The storm's center is predicted to form an eye, energizing the core of the storm with powerful thunderstorms.
ONR grant expands University of Miami satellite research in Asia Pacific
The University of Miami will study typhoons, monsoons and internal waves using SAR imaging to improve tracking and predictability. The new grant will provide valuable data for governments and first-responders in preparedness for natural disasters.
SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·DateApr 3, 2012
NASA sees Typhoon Pakhar headed for Vietnam landfall
Typhoon Pakhar is intensifying over the South China Sea, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall of about 35 mm/hr near its southwestern side. Forecasters expect the storm to peak near 80 knots before landfall in Vietnam on April 1, with typhoon-force winds and rough coastal conditions.
NASA's TRMM satellite sees newborn Tropical Storm Pakhar's heavy rain
Tropical Storm Pakhar strengthened rapidly, with maximum sustained winds increasing from 35 knots to 60 knots in 12 hours. The storm is expected to make landfall in central Vietnam on March 31, bringing rough surf, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall.
NASA sees double tropical trouble in northern Australia
Tropical Cyclone Lua has strengthened to a minimum tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots, while System 96P is getting organized in the Southern Pacific Ocean. Both systems are affecting coastal areas in northern Australia and are expected to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and rough surf.
NASA sees Tropical Storm Irina heading back toward African mainland
Tropical Storm Irina is showing signs of weakening due to the presence of dry air and cool sea surface temperatures. The storm's cloud top temperatures indicate a significant reduction in strength compared to its previous state, with the southern quadrant experiencing colder temperatures.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Irina still looping at sea
Tropical Cyclone Irina is making a slow loop in the southern Mozambique Channel, with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots. The storm is weakening due to cool sea surface temperatures and moderate wind shear, with forecasters predicting potential dissipation in the next day or two.
NASA sees Giovanna reach cyclone strength, threaten Madagascar
Cyclone Giovanna has reached Category One status with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, forecast to make landfall in east-central Madagascar by February 13. Residents should prepare for heavy rainfall, rough surf conditions and Cyclone-force winds.
NASA sees Giovanna reach cyclone strength, threaten Madagascar
NASA's Terra satellite captures visible image of Cyclone Giovanna on February 10, revealing high thunderstorms around its center. Forecasters predict landfall in east-central Madagascar with heavy flooding, rough surf conditions, and strong winds.
NASA sees Tropical Storm 12S - a possible threat to Madagascar
Tropical Storm 12S forms in Southern Indian Ocean, posing a threat to Madagascar with strong winds and heavy rainfall. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects landfall in east central Madagascar on February 13, as the storm strengthens due to warm sea surface temperatures.
NASA sees development of tropical storm 09S in southern Indian Ocean
Tropical Storm 09S has developed in the southern Indian Ocean with strong thunderstorms and high cloud tops indicating uplift and heavy rainfall. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts it to move eastward toward Western Australia and potentially reach cyclone status over the next couple of days.
Research study shows link between earthquakes and tropical cyclones
A groundbreaking study by University of Miami researcher Shimon Wdowinski reveals a strong temporal relationship between tropical cyclones and large earthquakes. The study found that very wet tropical cyclone events can induce landslides and severe erosion, releasing stress loads and encouraging movement along faults.
SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·DateDec 8, 2011