NASA finds Trami an organized, wide-eyed typhoon
Typhoon Trami displays symmetrical shape and large eye as it approaches Japan's southern islands. Maximum sustained winds reach near 90 knots, forecast to impact Okinawa Island and surrounding areas.
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NASA-NOAA satellite looks into Typhoon Trami's ragged eye
Typhoon Trami showed a wide and ragged eye with deep convection and developing thunderstorms in NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite image on Sept. 27, 2018. The storm was located near latitude 22.2 degrees north and longitude 128.6 degrees east, with maximum sustained winds of 90 knots.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite gets an infrared view of Typhoon Trami
Typhoon Trami was imaged by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite on September 25, showing a wide eye and convection patterns. Cloud top temperatures near 190 Kelvin indicate potential heavy rainfall.
Tropical Depression 29W spins up in northwestern Pacific Ocean
Tropical Depression 29W has been issued a warning by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, located near Iwo To off Japan's eastern coast. The storm is expected to strengthen but become extratropical in 24 hours, posing no immediate threat to land masses.
Super Typhoon Trami's rainfall examined by NASA/JAXA's GPM satellite
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission provided an analysis of super typhoon Trami's heavy rainfall, including rates of over 120 mm per hour within intense storms. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center used GPM data to evaluate the storm's eyewall replacement cycle and predict its future movement.
NASA's Terra Satellite glares at the 37-mile wide eye of Super Typhoon Trami
Super Typhoon Trami has a symmetric eyewall surrounding a 37 nautical-mile round eye, according to NASA's Terra satellite image. The storm is moving toward the wet-northwest with maximum sustained winds near 149.6 mph.
NASA created rainfall analysis for super Typhoon Mangkhut
NASA used data from Super Typhoon Mangkhut to create a detailed map of the typhoon's rainfall. The analysis revealed heavy precipitation totals, including areas with over 700 mm of rain, and showed the storm's path through the western Pacific Ocean.
Warnings were up for Hong Kong for Typhoon Mangkhut after landfall
Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province on Sept. 16, triggering a Red Alert and heavy rainfall. The storm brought strong winds of 92 mph/148 kph and surges up to 3 meters around Hong Kong.
NASA sees dangerous Super Typhoon Mangkhut, eyeing the Philippines
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captures a visible image of Mangkhut, showing a symmetrical storm with a clear eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center reports maximum sustained winds near 167 mph, forecast to pass over Luzon as a category 5 equivalent typhoon.
NASA satellite analyzes powerful super Typhoon Mangkhut
NASA's Aqua satellite revealed a large eye surrounded by powerful storms in Typhoon Mangkhut, which could generate heavy rainfall due to cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80F. The storm made landfall along the northeast coast of Luzon, Philippines on Sept. 14, with warnings already in effect.
NASA-NOAA satellite stares down Super Typhoon Mangkhut's eye
The Suomi NPP satellite observed Mangkhut's clear eye, enabling scientists to track the storm's movement. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the northern Philippines and potentially affect Hong Kong, China.
Tropical Storm Barijat appears disorganized to NASA-NOAA satellite
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captures Tropical Storm Barijat as a small and disorganized system with developing thunderstorms. The storm is forecast to steadily weaken after moving over southern China's Leizhou Peninsula.
NASA-NOAA satellite tracking Super Typhoon Mangkhut
Super Typhoon Mangkhut strengthened into a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 155mph. The National Weather Service predicts further intensification to Category 5 by Wednesday and Thursday.
NASA finds Typhoon Mangkhut lashing Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands
Typhoon Mangkhut brought damaging winds to Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands, with sustained winds reaching up to 115mph. The storm is expected to intensify through Wednesday, September 12, before moving away from the region.
NASA adds up heavy rains from Typhoon Jebi
Typhoon Jebi's rainfall affected Shikoku and most of Honshu's south central coastal regions, with estimated amounts over a one-week period ranging from 100 mm (~4 inches) or more. The storm caused significant flooding, including at Kansai International Airport near Osaka, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
NASA sees landfall of Tropical Storm Jebi
Tropical Storm Jebi made landfall in southeastern Japan on September 4, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is transitioning to an extra-tropical system over the Sea of Japan, expanding its wind field.
NASA finds Super Typhoon Jebi undergoing eyewall replacement
NASA's Terra satellite found that Super Typhoon Jebi was undergoing an intense eyewall replacement cycle, with powerful storms surrounding the 15 nautical-mile wide eye. The storm's cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating its capability to generate heavy rain.
NASA sees Typhoon Jebi moving through Northwestern Pacific
Typhoon Jebi, a category 4 hurricane, is expected to strengthen and maintain its strength for one and a half days before weakening on September 1. The storm has a small eye and deepening convection, with warm sea surface temperatures and low vertical wind shear favoring continued intensification.
NASA's GPM Satellite sees Jebi as another tropical threat To Japan
GPM analyzed Typhoon Jebi as it approached Japan, revealing intense feeder bands of thunderstorms and powerful downpours. The typhoon is forecast to intensify due to favorable environmental conditions, posing a threat to the Japanese islands.
NASA water vapor data shows cimaron making landfall in Japan
Typhoon Cimaron made landfall in southeastern Japan, with NASA's Terra satellite detecting asymmetric circulation and deep convection. The storm had maximum sustained winds of near 86 mph, with higher gusts.
NASA looks at water vapor in Typhoon Soulik
Typhoon Soulik's highest concentrations of water vapor were found north of the eye, indicating strongest storms. The storm is moving northwest towards South Korea's southeastern coast.
NASA sees a 50 mile wide eye in Typhoon Soulik
Typhoon Soulik's cloud top temperatures were observed by NASA's Aqua satellite, revealing a 50 nautical-mile wide eye with very strong thunderstorms surrounding it. The storm is tracking northwestward at 15 mph and is expected to slowly weaken before making landfall near Seoul, South Korea.
Typhoon Soulik's large eye wide open on NASA satellite imagery
Typhoon Soulik's large eye was observed on NASA's Terra satellite imagery with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 115 mph and will maintain current strength for two days before weakening over the Korean peninsula.
NASA analyzes Typhoon Soulik's water vapor
Typhoon Soulik has the capability to produce heavy rainfall due to extremely low cloud top temperatures. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center noted on Aug. 17 that Soulik was centered near 23.7 degrees north latitude and had maximum sustained winds near 92 mph.
Infrared NASA imagery shows Tropical Storm Soulik strengthening
Tropical Storm Soulik is intensifying due to cold cloud top temperatures, potentially threatening Japan. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 63.2 mph and is forecast to move north then turn to the northwest.
NASA sees Tropical Storm Rumbia off China's East Coast
Tropical Storm Rumbia was tracked by NASA's Aqua satellite on August 16, showing large storm areas in the northern and southern quadrants. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots and was forecast to make landfall near Shanghai, prompting a yellow warning from China's National Meteorological Center.
NASA satellite sees Tropical Depression Rumbia form
Tropical Depression Rumbia formed on Aug 15, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing a visible image of the storm over Japan's southern islands. The depression is moving north-northwest and expected to become a tropical storm before weakening and making landfall near Shanghai, China
NASA sees Tropical Storm Bebinca still near Hainan Island
Tropical Storm Bebinca has been affecting Hainan Island in China for days, with NASA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing its powerful thunderstorms. The storm is currently moving westward through the Gulf of Tonkin, expected to make landfall in Vietnam.
NASA satellite image Tropical Depression Hector elongating, weakening
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an elongated Tropical Depression Hector in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on August 15. The storm is expected to continue decaying due to high vertical wind shear and forward motion.
NASA catches Tropical Depression Leepi nearing landfall
Tropical Depression Leepi was nearing landfall in southern South Korea when NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured its shapeless form. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest with maximum sustained winds at 34.5 mph, expected to be absorbed into a mid-latitude cyclone by Aug. 17.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite sees Bebinca east of Hainan Island
Tropical Storm Bebinca continues to linger near Hainan Island as seen in NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite image on August 14. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite find Tropical Storm Leepi nearing southern Japan
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Leepi, showing a small tropical cyclone with powerful thunderstorms. The storm is moving towards southern Japan and is expected to weaken over Korea by August 16.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite finds a weaker Tropical Storm Leepi
Tropical Storm Leepi is weakening as it moves northwest, with maximum sustained winds near 63.2 mph. The storm's interaction with nearby System 98W is contributing to its decline.
NASA's Terra Satellite finds Shanshan's strength sapped
Tropical Storm Shanshan was observed in infrared light by NASA's Terra satellite, revealing cold cloud top temperatures and limited precipitation in the northern and eastern quadrants. The storm is forecast to weaken rapidly due to increasing vertical wind shear and decreasing sea surface temperatures.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite find Typhoon Shanshan near Japan's coast
Typhoon Shanshan was located near 34.5 degrees north latitude and 141.3 degrees east longitude, about 92 nautical miles east-southeast of Yokosuka, Japan, with maximum sustained winds near 70 knots. The storm is forecast to curve northeast and move away from the Big Island.
Typhoon Shanshan caught by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite
Typhoon Shanshan maintained an eye despite weakening due to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capture. The storm weakened on August 6, with deep convection diminishing and eyewall and rain bands becoming less organized.
NASA sees Tropical Depression Jongdari nearing China landfall
Tropical Depression Jongdari is a weak low-level circulation with small thunderstorms and shallow curved bands. NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of the depression, which is expected to make landfall just north of Shanghai, China on August 3.
NASA finds Tropical Storm Jongdari now comma shaped
Tropical Storm Jongdari has taken on a distinctive comma shape, suggesting increased organization and intensification potential. The storm's sea surface temperatures are warm enough to support further strengthening.
NASA sees Tropical Depression Jongdari stretched out
Tropical Depression Jongdari has been stretched out by wind shear, according to NASA's Aqua satellite image captured on July 30. The storm is expected to re-strengthen into a tropical storm and make landfall near Shanghai on August 2.
NASA finds development of Tropical Depression 16W
Tropical Depression 16W formed despite vertical wind shear in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. NASA's Terra satellite detected elongated and fragmented clouds indicating potential heavy rainfall.
NASA's GPM sees another dangerous typhoon threatening Japan
Typhoon Jongdari is another dangerous storm affecting southern Japan and potentially South Korea, with intense rainfall and extreme wind speeds.
Tropical Storm Jongdari gearing up to become a Typhoon
Tropical Storm Jongdari is increasing its organization and will likely become a typhoon within the next day. The storm has a small area of deep convection and is predicted to make landfall in Japan with winds of 100 knots.
Typhoon Wukong opens an Eye to NASA's Terra satellite
Typhoon Wukong developed a clearly visible eye in a NASA Terra satellite image on July 25, 2018. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 65 knots (75 mph) at the time of observation, and forecasters predict it will quickly weaken as it tracks over cooler waters.
Tropical Storm Jongdari more organized in NASA's Terra satellite imagery
Tropical Storm Jongdari strengthened into a tropical storm on July 24 with more organized bands of thunderstorms and deep convective banding. The storm is forecast to make landfall just south of Tokyo on July 28, moving in a northerly direction.
NASA examines brightness temperatures of Tropical Cyclone 15W
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite observed Tropical Cyclone 15W using brightness temperatures, revealing strong thunderstorms around the low-level center. The typhoon is expected to intensify to 90 knots over three days before weakening and making landfall near Tokyo.
NASA satellite shows Son-Tinh's swan song
Tropical Depression Son-Tinh was located near 21.9 degrees north latitude and 109.0 degrees east longitude, about 181 nautical miles east-northeast of Hanoi, Vietnam. The satellite image captured on July 24 shows the depression's movement towards west, indicating it will dissipate over mainland China in the next day or two.
NASA finds an ill-defined Tropical Depression 15W getting organized
Tropical Depression 15W formed on July 22 and continued to consolidate despite disorganized appearance. The depression is expected to strengthen over open waters of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and move just north of Iwo To Island, Japan by July 27.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite catches Tropical Depression Ampil over Eastern China
Tropical Depression Ampil was located near 37.1 degrees north latitude and 118.2 degrees east longitude on July 2. The storm moved to the north at 17 mph and was forecasted to track back over land in eastern China.
NASA finds tropical storm Wukong's comma shape
Tropical Storm Wukong formed on July 22 and took on a distinctive comma shape, characterized by powerful thunderstorms around its low-level center. The storm is expected to strengthen to 60 knots (69 mph) before moving north and turning extra-tropical off the coast of Japan.
NASA finds Tropical Depression 13W hugging southeastern coast
Tropical Depression 13W formed on July 22 and made landfall in southeastern China on July 23, with maximum sustained winds near 25 knots. The storm is forecast to move north along the east coast of China before dissipating west of the Korean peninsula.
NASA's Aqua Satellite finds a more organized, large Tropical Storm Ampil
Tropical Storm Ampil appeared more organized than expected with powerful thunderstorms surrounding the center of circulation. The storm is forecast to intensify and pass near Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Island, Japan on July 20.
Suomi NPP satellite sees compact storm Son-Tinh Headed for Vietnam
The Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Son-Tinh with a small area of deep convection. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam and slowly weaken as it tracks inland.
NASA sees Typhoon Maria make landfall in China
Typhoon Maria made landfall in southeastern China after striking Japan and Taiwan, bringing torrential rains and sustained winds of 95 knots.
NASA spots Typhoon Maria's ragged eyewall replacement
Typhoon Maria's ragged eyewall is a result of eyewall replacement, where the smaller inner eyewall deteriorates and becomes replaced by a larger outer one. The storm is moving northwest towards Taiwan and China, continuing to weaken.
NASA added up Typhoon Prapiroon's rainfall
Typhoon Prapiroon dropped over 512 mm of rain in some areas, causing mudslides and flooding in South Korea. The heaviest rainfall occurred from June 28 to July 6, 2018, affecting Japan and South Korea.
NASA sees a well-organized typhoon Maria
Typhoon Maria appeared as a well-organized storm on July 9, with coldest cloud top temperatures reaching minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's predictions indicate the storm will maintain typhoon status and make landfall in southeastern China on July 11.
NASA's Aqua Satellite zooms into Super Typhoon Maria's tiny eye
Super Typhoon Maria has a clearly defined 7-nautical-mile wide eye with a powerful ring of strong thunderstorms. The storm is intensifying rapidly, forecast to peak as a Category 5 hurricane on July 14.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP sees Typhoon Maria affecting Guam
Typhoon Maria brought heavy rain to Guam, with the National Weather Service issuing a Flash Flood Watch and Small Craft Advisory. The storm is forecast to continue intensifying over the next 24 hours, posing a threat of excessive rainfall and flash flooding.
NASA finds Typhoon Prapiroon affecting Korean Peninsula, southern Japan
Typhoon Prapiroon's ragged eye became cloud-filled as it moved into the Sea of Japan, affecting the Korean Peninsula and southern Japan. Maximum sustained winds were near 75 mph, with the typhoon weakening due to increasing wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures.
NASA finds Prapiroon strengthen into a typhoon
Tropical Cyclone Prapiroon strengthened into a Typhoon after being tracked by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm is currently located near Japan, moving north-northeast at 10.3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 86.3 mph.