Weather Kumamoto-shi for today

The fifth typhoon in three weeks is heading towards the Philippines! Typhoon Pepito.

Typhoon Pepito has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane, becoming the fifth major tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in the past three weeks. According to PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Service), wind speeds at the typhoon's epicenter reached 185 km/h (51 m/s) with gusts up to 220 km/h (61 m/s)

Typhoon Man-Yi Threatens Hong Kong

Category 2 Typhoon Man-Yi continues to move through the South China Sea, threatening Hong Kong and neighboring regions with heavy rains, strong winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Lewotobi Volcano Eruption Disrupts Flights to Bali: Ash Raised to a Height of 9 km

The eruption caused numerous flight cancellations and delays at Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, where some 84 flights, including 36 departures and 48 arrivals, were affected between November 8 and 12.

Double Disaster: Second DANA Storm Strikes Eastern Spain, Threatening to Worsen Historic October Flooding

The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a severe weather advisory on November 12, 2024, warning of intense rainfall and the potential for flash floods across the Mediterranean and Andalusian coastal regions through November 15.

Magnetic storms in November 2024 - forecast for the week

The flare and coronal mass ejection will affect the geomagnetic environment, especially in the first half of the week, causing minor magnetic storms and possibly an increase in the number and brightness of auroras.

Atmospheric Rivers Threaten Pacific Northwest and Northern California with Heavy Rainfall

The Pacific Northwest and Northern California are preparing for a significant weather event as two atmospheric rivers are set to bring extensive rainfall and potential flooding from November 10 to 14, 2024. Meteorologists are closely monitoring these powerful moisture-laden systems that could create substantial environmental challenges for the region.

Hurricanes Supercharge 2024’s Record-Breaking Tornado Season

The 2024 tornado season has become one of the most active in over a decade, fueled by an unusual combination of peak tornado outbreaks in May and hurricanes generating high tornado counts. As of early November, the United States had recorded 1,732 tornadoes—well above the 14-year average of 1,355, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center.