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.
On Tuesday night, Hurricane Rafael made landfall over Little Cayman, bringing torrential rain, powerful winds, and rough seas to the Sister Islands. Initial assessments by emergency teams on Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are set to begin early Wednesday as recovery efforts are underway. Power outages swept across both islands as emergency responders braved the harsh conditions to assist residents.
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The remnants of former Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” are wreaking havoc across East Asia, particularly in China and Japan. After making landfall in Taiwan, where it left a tragic toll of three fatalities and over 500 injuries, Kong-rey has since transformed into an extratropical low, continuing its destructive path. As it moves away from Taiwan, it has now begun to heavily impact coastal regions of China and poses significant risks of landslides and flooding in Japan.
Kong-rey intensified to a Category 4-equivalent super typhoon on October 30, with peak sustained winds reaching 250 km/h (155 mph) before making landfall. At the time of impact in Taitung County, the storm’s central pressure had dropped to approximately 925 hPa, with maximum sustained winds near 184 km/h (114 mph) and gusts hitting 230 km/h (145 mph), according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
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As Typhoon “Kong-rey” approaches Taiwan, it is rapidly intensifying and raising significant concerns among meteorologists and residents in the region. Currently located approximately 1,040 kilometers southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, Kong-rey has sustained winds reaching 148 km/h (92 mph) and is moving west-northwest at 13 km/h (8 mph). The forecast suggests a potential landfall on Taiwan’s southeastern coast within the next 48 to 60 hours, with the possibility of a westward shift that could lead to a direct hit on the Batanes Islands in the Philippines.
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