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Typhoon Goni, a powerful storm, was tracked by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission core satellite. The data revealed strong storms surrounding the eye dropping rain at over 65 mm/h and maximum sustained winds near 132.3 mph.
Typhoon Atsani formed on August 14 as Tropical Depression 17W and strengthened into a typhoon on August 16. NASA's Terra satellite detected powerful thunderstorms around its eye on August 17, with cloud top temperatures reaching -63F/-53C.
Tropical Depression 16W was born in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image on August 14. The depression had maximum sustained winds near 30 knots and was moving west at 5.7 mph, heading towards the Northern Marianas.
Typhoon Soudelor produced over two feet of rainfall when it made landfall in China and Taiwan, with the rugged terrain amplifying totals to 1320 mm (52 inches) in Taiwan. NASA estimated the rainfall using data from its Global Precipitation Measurement mission.
NASA's Terra satellite detected a surge in thunderstorm development on Molave, leading to its regaining of tropical storm status. The storm is intensifying as it moves northeast, expected to reach peak intensity of 60 knots (69 mph) before becoming extra-tropical.
Typhoon Soudelor's eye has expanded to 17-nautical-mile-wide, surrounding powerful thunderstorms. The storm made landfall in central Taiwan on August 7, with maximum sustained winds increasing to 105 knots (120.8 mph).
Typhoon Soudelor's heavy rainfall and powerful feeder bands were detected by NASA's GPM satellite, showing a strong impact on the storm's structure. The typhoon reached maximum sustained winds near 90 knots and is expected to intensify again before making landfall in Taiwan.
Researchers found that massive storm systems can cause devastating tsunami-type waves, like in Typhoon Haiyan. The 'surf beat' phenomenon occurs when long wave groups approach shallow areas, breaking and transporting water onshore.
Typhoon Soudelor was characterized by intense rainfall and towering thunderstorms. NASA satellites detected sustained winds of up to 121 mph near the storm's center.
Super Typhoon Soudelor has reached Category 5 status on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, with sustained winds of near 155mph and a 12-nautical-mile-wide eye. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts the storm to maintain its intensity for another 24 hours.
Super Typhoon Soudelor showed extreme rainfall rates with over 58 mm/hour on its southern side, as measured by NASA's GPM core satellite. The storm is predicted to intensify before making landfall in eastern China.
Tropical Depression 12W intensified into a tropical storm after NASA's Terra satellite captured an organized storm with better circulation. The storm is forecast to weaken under Typhoon Halola's influence, moving slowly at 5 knots (5.7 mph/9.2 kph) towards the north.
The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission observed Typhoon Halola with rainfall rates of up to 40 mm/h near the southeastern side, while the northern side showed less than 10 mm/h. The storm's elongated shape and dry air's effect contributed to its weakening circulation.
The Global Precipitation Measurement satellite tracked Typhoon Halola's strengthening and intensification, revealing heavy rain rates of over 84 mm/h. The storm's tall thunderstorm towers reached heights of over 10.5 miles, releasing energy that can lead to intensification.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data showing cloud top temperatures as cold as -63F/-53C on July 23, indicating potential heavy rainfall. The tropical depression is moving away from the Philippines in a north-northeasterly direction with maximum sustained winds near 25 knots.
Typhoon Halola's strongest typhoon-force winds were located on the northern half of the storm, stretching from northwest to northeast. The storm intensified and peaked at 95 knots on July 24, with Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts predicting weakening after that.
NASA satellite data shows Tropical Cyclone Halola getting stronger with strongest sustained winds appearing on the northeastern side as strong as 22 meters per second. The storm's cloud top temperatures are also getting colder, indicating more uplift or strength in the storm, potentially leading to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
NASA detected strongest thunderstorms east of Tropical Storm Halola's circulation center with cloud top temperatures reaching -63F/-53C. The storm is forecast to intensify and reach typhoon status over the next several days, posing a threat to the island of Iwo To, Japan.
Tropical Storm Nangka caused the evacuation of over 200,000 people in Japan and is moving towards the Sea of Japan. The storm's wind speed decreased to 40 mph as it moved northeastward, with forecasters predicting its dissipation in a day or two.
RapidScat data showed the strongest winds in Tropical Storm Halola were located in its northeastern quadrant, reaching speeds of up to 62mph. The storm is expected to strengthen into a typhoon by July 17 and pass northeast of Iwo To island, Japan, by July 21.
Typhoon Nangka is moving north towards mainland Japan, with NASA satellites tracking its progression. The storm's maximum sustained winds decreased from 65 knots to 75 mph/120 kph, making it a minimal category 1 typhoon.
Typhoon Halola has become elongated due to wind shear, with cloud top temperatures as low as -63F/-52C, leading to heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to maintain typhoon intensity and move west-northwestward over the next several days.
Typhoon Nangka's ragged eye was captured by NASA's Terra satellite on July 15, revealing a 15-nautical-mile-wide storm surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in southern Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
Typhoon Halola's strongest sustained winds were concentrated around its center and reached near 30 meters per second, extending only 15 nautical miles from the center. The storm is expected to slowly intensify and pass just south of Wake Island on July 16.
Typhoon Nangka's strongest typhoon-force winds were located on the northern half of the storm, with speeds up to 129 kph. The storm is moving north and forecast to peak at 115 mph before weakening and making landfall in western Japan.
Typhoon Nangka is generating very rough seas with wave heights to 45 feet, moving in a north-northwesterly direction. NASA monitored the typhoon's movement on July 13, capturing visible images of strong thunderstorms and a visible eye.
Typhoon Chan-Hom was monitored by NASA using RapidScat, which detected the storm's strongest winds stretching from northwest to southeast at over 30 meters per second. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 100 knots and is expected to weaken as it approaches the Chinese mainland.
Typhoon Nangka weakened to typhoon status after reaching maximum sustained winds of 126.6 mph, with its strongest winds observed on the western side at over 67 mph. The storm is expected to move west-northwest while steadily weakening before re-strengthening.
Supertyphoon Nangka was observed by NASA's Aqua satellite on July 9, providing visible and infrared images of the storm. The storm had powerful thunderstorms with a 9.2 km-wide eye and temperatures as low as -63°C, capable of generating heavy rain.
Typhoon Chan-Hom's maximum sustained winds were near 100 knots (115.1 mph/185.2 kph) on July 9, with powerful bands of thunderstorms spiraling into its center. The storm is forecast to continue heading for southeastern China and make landfall in the areas of Zhejiang and Fujian by July 10-11.
Typhoon Chan-Hom's eye was clearly visible in a MODIS image taken by NASA's Aqua satellite on July 8, 2015. The storm had sustained winds of 85 knots and was predicted to intensify before making landfall near Wenzhou, China.
Typhoon Nangka is experiencing powerful winds of up to 78.9mph/126kph near its center, according to NASA data gathered from the International Space Station's RapidScat instrument.
Tropical Storm Linfa is approaching the southeastern China coast with maximum sustained winds near 60 knots. The storm is expected to make landfall in Guangdong Province on July 9, bringing heavy rain and rough seas to the region.
Typhoon Chan-Hom continues to strengthen as it moves through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. Powerful winds of up to 55.9 mph/90 kph were detected near 25 meters per second from north of the center.
Tropical Storm Linfa has strengthened in the South China Sea, with maximum sustained winds reaching 50 knots (57.5 mph) on July 7. The storm is moving northwards between Luzon and Taiwan, forecast to make landfall in mainland China.
Typhoon Nangka strengthened from a tropical storm to a typhoon under NASA's observation, showcasing powerful thunderstorms and coldest cloud top temperatures near -81 Fahrenheit. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts the system to intensify beyond Category 5 before weakening.
Tropical Storm Linfa weakened due to wind shear after moving over land, with a elongated shape and deep convection in the southwest quadrant. The storm is forecast to strengthen before dissipating in the Taiwan Strait on July 10.
Typhoon Nangka's infrared data showed cold cloud top temperatures indicating strong thunderstorms and a good circulation. The storm intensified from a tropical storm to a typhoon after NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead on July 6.
Typhoon Chan-Hom strengthened over three days, peaking as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds nearing 130 knots. The storm is forecast to pass between Ishigakjima and Kadena islands on July 9 before making landfall in eastern China.
Tropical Storm Chan-Hom is expected to become a typhoon in the next day and pass closely to Guam on July 4. Tropical Cyclone Raquel appears less organized and is forecasted to dissipate in the next couple of days.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found intense rainfall near the center of the tropical cyclone, with rates reaching over 78 mm per hour. The storm's center is expected to move close to Guam on July 4, bringing periods of heavy rainfall across the Marianas.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Depression Chan-Hom on June 30, revealing thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center from the north and west. The depression is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status and move northwest, passing north of Fananu.
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NASA's CloudSat analyzed Typhoon Dolphin's eye, revealing intense convection and rainfall surrounding the storm. The satellite's data also showed the outward sloping eyewall and overall cloud structure of the category 5 system.
Typhoon Dolphin intensified over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean before weakening into an extra-tropical storm, according to NASA's triple examination. The RapidScat instrument detected a significant increase in winds, while the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) core observatory estimated heavy rainfall near Guam and Rota.
Typhoon Dolphin is moving north-northeast towards Iwo To island in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The storm's maximum sustained winds are near 90 knots (103.6 mph), with strongest winds and heaviest rainfall expected on the northeastern side.
Typhoon Dolphin passed close to Guam, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. The storm's strong curvature reveals a well-formed cyclonic circulation, indicating it may intensify in the coming days.
Typhoon Dolphin is a highly developed and organized storm with strong winds of up to 95 knots (109-132 mph) and wave heights of 32 feet. The typhoon is forecasted to bring damaging winds, torrential rains, and high surf to Guam and surrounding islands.
Typhoon Dolphin has intensified over the past five days and is now heading westward towards Guam. The satellite data from GPM, AIRS, and RapidScat reveal the storm's organized spiral pattern and exceptionally cold upper atmospheric temperatures.
Ex-Super Typhoon Noul brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Philippines, causing damage despite reduced strength. The storm is now expected to affect Japan with strong winds and rain, prompting warnings from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
Super Typhoon Noul made landfall in Santa Ana, Cagayan, with over 2,500 residents evacuated due to high winds and power outages. The storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards southern Japan and Taiwan.
The tropical storm is currently located 464 miles ENE of Chuuk, moving northwest at 9 knots. It is forecasted to reach 120 knots and pass near Guam, with maximum sustained winds of 45 knots.
Tropical Depression 07W is predicted to strengthen into a typhoon within the next five days as it moves eastward. The storm is currently located southeast of Micronesia and poses a threat to several islands, prompting tropical storm warnings and watches.
Typhoon Noul is expected to make landfall in the Luzon province of Catanduanes and Northern Samar in the next two days. The storm will steadily intensify to 115 knots over the next two days, posing a threat to the densely populated island.
Typhoon Noul is slowly strengthening as it moves west-northwest towards the Philippines. The system has well-formed rain bands and heavy rain near its core, indicating potential intensification.
Tropical Depression 07W is slowly moving east southeast at 5 knots, with sustained winds of 30 knots and a maximum wave height of 10 feet. A tropical storm watch has been issued for several islands in the Federated States of Micronesia, predicting intensification to typhoon strength in approximately 5 days.
Tropical Depression 93W formed on May 6, 2015, about 155 miles south-southeast of Pohnpei Island. The storm has maximum sustained surface winds estimated at 17-22 knots (19.5-25 mph) and a high likelihood of transitioning to a typhoon within the next six to twenty-four hours.
Typhoon Noul is predicted to steadily intensify over the next 3 days, reaching Category 2 hurricane strength. The storm will pass northeast of the Philippine Islands before veering north towards Taiwan.
Tropical Storm Noul poses a significant threat to Yap Island, with maximum sustained winds of 55 knots and wave heights reaching 20 feet. The storm is expected to intensify to 125 knots over the next five days.
Tropical Storm Noul has strengthened and become more organized, with sustained winds reaching up to 65 knots (74.8 mph) north of its low-level center. The storm is now moving west-southwest at a slow pace and is expected to reach typhoon strength near Yap on May 6.