Storm surges are abnormal rises in sea level caused by strong winds and low pressure during tropical cyclones like hurricanes or typhoons. They push seawater onto the coast, leading to flooding in coastal areas. Storm surges can be especially dangerous when combined with high tides, causing severe destruction to homes, roads, and infrastructure near the shore.
Storm Brem is rapidly deepening over the North Atlantic and is set to hit western and northern UK with damaging winds, coastal flooding, heavy rain and power outages. Full forecast and impact analysis.
The forecast cone shows Fung-Wong moving from the Philippine Sea through the Luzon Strait toward Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the northern South China Sea.
Typhoon Fung-Wong Heading for Taiwan and Hong Kong — Latest Track and Forecast Read Post »
Forecast models now indicate that two tropical cyclones will form almost simultaneously in the Atlantic next week, both tracking toward the U.S. coastline.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle, born in the Atlantic, is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson scale within the next 24 hours. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and several model runs, by 21 September maximum sustained winds may reach 165 km/h (105 mph), with central pressure dropping to 975–980 hPa.
Hurricane Gabrielle spaghetti models – Heading Toward Europe Read Post »
While Typhoon Mitag is delivering its punch, Typhoon Ragasa is still building heat and power, and all eyes are on its next moves.
Typhoon Ragasa & Mitag Update: New Details on Mitag’s Landfall and Ragasa’s Rise Read Post »
