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The GPM core satellite found the heaviest precipitation at a rate greater than 1.6 inches per hour, primarily northwest and northeast of the typhoon's center in fragmented thunderstorms. NASA researches tropical cyclones to provide international partners with data for forecasting.
In 2018, China experienced more frequent and severe typhoons, low-temperature freezing and snow disasters, and rainstorms. Despite these extreme events, the area of affected crops, death toll, and direct economic losses were significantly less than in previous years.
NASA's Terra satellite revealed the strongest thunderstorms in Tropical Storm 14W were located east of the center, fueled by extremely cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is moving westward and is expected to intensify to 90 knots over the next five days.
Typhoon Lingling strengthens in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean with powerful thunderstorms circling its 15 nautical-mile wide eye. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center reports that the storm is expected to intensify to 105 knots upon passing between Taiwan and Japan.
Tropical Depression Kajiki made a quick landfall in Vietnam, with the Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzing rainfall rates. The heaviest rainfall was recorded over central Vietnam and Laos, falling at rates of up to 0.8 inches per hour.
Typhoon Lingling strengthened quickly in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, fueled by powerful thunderstorms. NASA's MODIS instrument used infrared data to analyze storm strength and reveal coldest cloud top temperatures at minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Depression Bailu forms in Northwestern Pacific Ocean, located about 674 nautical miles south-southwest of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The storm is moving northwest with maximum sustained winds near 30 knots (34.5 mph/55.5 kph) and expected to make landfall in Taiwan and then southeastern China.
Typhoon Lekima made landfall in China on Aug. 10, causing billions of dollars in damage and fatal outcomes. NASA's Terra satellite captured visible images of the storm's remnant clouds over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, prompting severe weather warnings from China's National Meteorological Center.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Krosa, revealing a massive storm with fragmented thunderstorms. The storm is expected to make landfall over western Shikoku, Japan in two and a half days with maximum sustained winds near 55 knots.
Typhoon Krosa has a large eye with coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as -63 degrees Fahrenheit around the center and in large bands south and east of the storm. NASA's Aqua satellite analysis revealed the eye's size, aiding forecasters in predicting its path and potential weakening over the next five days.
The NASA Aqua satellite provided detailed images of Typhoon Lekima's cloud top temperatures, revealing cold air extending into the troposphere, generating heavy rainfall. The storm's powerful thunderstorms were also visible in infrared and visible light, surrounding a small, rounded eye.
Typhoon Krosa is quasi-stationary and intensifying due to favorable conditions like low wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures. The storm will continue to track northeastward before weakening over the next five days, maintaining typhoon strength.
Tropical Storm Francisco was transitioning into an extra-tropical cyclone as it passed over the Sea of Japan and approached the Korean Peninsula. The storm's strongest winds were initially near the earth's surface, but later shifted to the tropopause as it transformed.
Tropical Storm Krosa developed a 'comma shape' signature from thunderstorms feeding into the low-level center. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached near 60 knots, strengthening as it moved north-northwest towards Japan.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a clear image of Typhoon Lekima, showing a tight band of powerful thunderstorms surrounding its central eye. The storm is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane, making landfall near Shanghai around August 12.
NASA's Aqua satellite images show a ring of strong thunderstorms around Lekima's center, with maximum sustained winds near 50 knots. The storm is expected to strengthen into a typhoon and pass over Taiwan before dissipating off China's east coast.
NASA's GPM satellite detected heavy rainfall east of Tropical Storm Krosa's center, falling at a rate of 50 mm/hour over open ocean. The storm was moving northwest and had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph) before strengthening into a typhoon.
Tropical Storm Wipha is centered off the southeastern coast of China with bands extending over Hainan Island and Guangdong Province. The storm is expected to make landfall in Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin on August 3, dissipating shortly after.
Tropical Storm Danas is located near latitude 32.3 degrees north and longitude 125.1 degrees west, with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots (52 mph/83 kph). The storm is expected to approach South Korea's southwestern coast by July 20 and weaken due to frictional effects moving over land.
Tropical Storm Danas is being affected by vertical wind shear, which is pushing against it and affecting the storm's shape. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts that Danas will veer to the north-northeast and run parallel to the east coast of China.
Tropical Depression Danas has formed northeast of the Northern Philippines, affecting the country with its powerful storms and strong winds. The depression is currently moving west-northwest at a speed of about 25 knots, causing widespread disruption in the region.
NASA's NOAA-20 satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Cyclone Vayu, revealing an eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm is expected to weaken due to increasing outside winds and dry air moving into the system.
Tropical Cyclone Vayu's central dense overcast feature was approximately 90-100 nautical miles in diameter, showing a compact and intense storm system. The cyclone is forecast to strengthen slightly and move northwest towards Pakistan, with its center keeping off-shore from India.
Tropical Cyclone 02A is developing in the Arabian Sea with warm sea surface temperatures and strong winds. Forecasters predict peak winds of 60 knots on June 12, with landfall near Jamnagar around June 14.
A new study reports the basic characteristics and energy propagation processes for internal waves (NIWs) induced by sequential typhoons. The study finds that NIWs excited by large-scale wind stress exhibit distinct features, including frequency shifts due to Doppler effects and variations in vertical phase and group velocities.
Tropical Storm Lorna developed in the Southeastern Indian Ocean on April 23 and received its name on April 24. The storm has tracked east-southeast and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane, potentially interacting with System 92S.
Tropical Cyclone Idai is moving in a westerly direction after making landfall in Mozambique, affecting provinces of Zambézia, Sofala, Manica, Tete, and Inhambane with moderate to strong rains and severe thunderstorms.
Tropical Cyclone Savannah is a low-pressure system strengthening in the Southern Indian Ocean. It will intensify to 80 knots before weakening over the next few days.
NASA's Aqua satellite captures visible image of Tropical Cyclone Pola, revealing a developing eye. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects the storm to weaken and transition into an extra-tropical storm.
Typhoon Wutip has lost its eye and elongated due to wind shear, with maximum sustained winds decreasing to 90 mph. The storm is forecast to continue weakening over the next few days, becoming a depression in a day or two.
Typhoon Wutip weakened rapidly from a super typhoon to a typhoon due to wind shear, with its eye clouded over in a visible image captured by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm is forecast to further weaken and potentially become a depression by February 28 or March 1.
Tropical Cyclone Wutip strengthened into a powerful super typhoon, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing a clear eye 25 nautical miles wide. The storm is expected to weaken due to an eyewall replacement cycle and increased vertical wind shear.
The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite provided a wide view of Tropical Cyclone Oma in the Southern Pacific Ocean, capturing its massive size and weakening signs. The storm's elongation is a sign of weakening due to northeasterly winds pushing clouds and thunderstorms into the southern quadrant.
Typhoon Wutip's eye is located about 105 miles north of Faraulep and 230 miles south of Guam, moving northwest at 15 mph. Cloud top temperatures as cold as or colder than 70F/56.6C indicate heavy rainfall potential.
Typhoon Wutip shows strong thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as -80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicative of a powerful storm. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for affected areas, predicting the typhoon to intensify and pass southwest of the Mariana Islands.
Tropical Depression 02W has strengthened into a tropical storm, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing visible images of its organized center. The storm is forecast to intensify and potentially become a typhoon, affecting Guam and the surrounding areas.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Cyclone Oma, showing a circular center with thunderstorms wrapping into it. Gale force winds are expected to affect provinces in Vanuatu, with heavy rainfalls and flash flooding forecasted.
Tropical Cyclone Gelena is strengthening off Madagascar's northeastern coast, with forecasters predicting rapid intensification and a close passage to Mauritius. The storm will reach peak winds of 120 knots on Feb 9 as it approaches Rodrigues Island.
Tropical Cyclone Gelena intensified rapidly after its formation as Tropical Depression 13S. The storm developed a cloud-filled eye and bands of thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center, according to NASA's Aqua satellite imagery.
Typhoon Man-yi's eye has become cloud-filled due to outside winds, indicating a weakening storm. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts the storm will make a sharp turn to the northeast and pass east of Okinawa Island, Japan.
Tropical Cyclone 33W strengthened into a tropical storm over the South China Sea, with maximum sustained winds near 63 mph. The storm is forecasted to make landfall very near Ho Chi Minh City late on Nov. 24, and then progress to Cambodia.
Tropical Storm Man-Yi is strengthening in the Northwestern Pacific, with warnings in effect for the Federated States of Micronesia and the Mariana Islands. The storm is expected to intensify into a typhoon by Thursday, potentially reaching winds of up to 110 mph.
Tropical Depression Man-yi has formed over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, triggering watches and warnings for several Pacific island nations. The storm is expected to intensify through Friday, possibly becoming a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image revealing a cloud-filled eye in Tropical Cyclone Gaja. The storm is currently located near southeastern India and is expected to make landfall before Nov. 16.
Tropical Cyclone Gaja's powerful thunderstorms circled its center, forming a thick band that wrapped into the low-level center from the eastern quadrant. The storm is moving west-southwest and has maximum sustained winds near 45 knots.
Tropical Cyclone Gaja formed on November 10 and strengthened into a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. The satellite imagery showed an elongated storm with disorganized rain bands and fragmented convection patterns, moving west-southwest towards southern India.
Tropical Cyclone Alcide's winds have dropped to 80 mph as it lingers just northeast of Madagascar in the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm is expected to curve northward and pass near the northern point of Madagascar over several days.
Tropical cyclone Alcide reached hurricane-force strength, according to NASA's Terra satellite imagery. The storm was observed with a thick band of powerful thunderstorms circling the center, and its eye appeared ragged on MODIS imagery.
Tropical Depression Yutu, once a Super Typhoon, has weakened to a depression, with the center of circulation still apparent on MODIS imagery. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts its complete dissipation by the end of the day.
Tropical Storm Yutu produced heavy rainfall over Luzon in the Philippines, but analysis from NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission showed little rainfall near its center of circulation. Heavy rainfall was found in powerful storms northwest and southeast of Yutu's center, with rates exceeding 183 mm/hour.
CloudSat flew over Typhoon Yutu on October 28, 2018, revealing a cirrus-free eye with an outward sloping eyewall. The storm was weakening due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions. The satellite's radar captured intense areas of convection and cloud-free areas underneath the northern portion of the cirrus canopy.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Typhoon Yutu as it exited Luzon and entered the South China Sea. The storm maintained its structure, with maximum sustained winds near 75 knots.
Typhoon Yutu's heavy rainfall was revealed by NASA's GPM satellite, affecting an area the size of Luzon. The storm's southwestern eye wall showed extreme precipitation falling at over 178 mm per hour.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured visible images of Super Typhoon Yutu, showing an oblong eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm underwent an eyewall replacement cycle, resulting in a contracting eye and weakening winds before strengthening again as the outer eye wall contracts.
Super Typhoon Yutu made landfall as the strongest storm to hit any part of the US this year, with peak rain rates of up to 269 mm/hr. The GPM satellite revealed an almost perfect ring of heavy to intense rain, indicative of an extremely powerful storm.
NASA's GPM satellite captured the eye of Super Typhoon Yutu passing over Tinian, with maximum sustained winds reaching 180 mph. The storm also brought extremely heavy rainfall, causing flash floods and potentially deadly surf conditions.
Typhoon Yutu is intensifying east of Guam, with maximum sustained winds reaching 90 mph. The storm is expected to maintain its general course and speed over the next 24 hours, bringing typhoon-force winds up to 60 miles from the center.
Tropical Storm Yutu rapidly intensified from a tropical depression, becoming a storm with strong thunderstorms and winds of up to 50 mph. The storm is expected to pass just north of Saipan late Wednesday night or Thursday morning, posing a threat to Guam.
NASA captured images of Tropical Cyclone Titli before landfall using its Suomi NPP satellite, showing a large storm with strong thunderstorms surrounding its defined eye. The cyclone brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, causing at least 7 deaths.
NASA's IMERG combined data from multiple satellites and visible imagery to create a composite picture of Tropical Storm Kong-Rey in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The heaviest rain fell around the center and northwest, with winds decreasing to 60 knots.