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Tropical Depression Eighteen

Tropical Depression Eighteen Set to Become Tropical Storm Rafael – Is Florida in the Danger Zone?

As the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its final weeks, Tropical Depression Eighteen has stirred concerns across the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast. Situated over warm Caribbean waters, this system is expected to intensify and may evolve into Tropical Storm Rafael in the coming days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has noted that the depression is likely to strengthen, with environmental conditions supporting tropical development.

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Super Typhoon Kong-rey

Super Typhoon Kong-rey Bring Record Rains to China and Threaten Japan with Flooding and Landslides

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.

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Kong-rey

Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Historic Landfall in Taiwan as Strongest Storm Since 1996

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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