A tropical cyclone is a rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters in tropical regions. It features a low-pressure center, strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms. Depending on location and strength, it’s called a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone. Tropical cyclones can cause flooding, storm surges, and wind damage, especially when they make landfall.
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with catastrophic rain as Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms near Cabo Verde. Polo, Odalys, Fay and Surigae are also active across the Pacific and Atlantic.
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified to Category 4 with 215 km/h winds near Mexico. NHC now forecasts possible Category 5 strength while up to 300 mm of rain threatens southwestern Mexico.
Hurricane Polo Explodes to Category 4 Near Mexico: 215 km/h Winds and Flood Threat Grow Read Post »
Dujuan remains a severe tropical storm near Japan with 45 m/s gusts. JMA tracks further strengthening as heavy-rain risk grows for Izu, Tokyo/Kanto and Shizuoka.
Typhoon Dujuan Emergency: Yokohama Orders Level 4 Evacuations as 300+ mm Rain Hits Kanto Read Post »
Southern California faces dangerous Marie surf, rip currents and coastal flooding through Tuesday, then hot weather and a sharp cooldown by the weekend.
Southern California Weather: Marie Surf, Coastal Flooding and Heat This Week Read Post »
Hurricane Lowell is passing close to Hawaii. Kauai and Niihau are under a Hurricane Warning, Oahu is under a Tropical Storm Warning, with flash flooding, damaging surf, strong winds and tornado risk.
Hurricane Lowell: Kauai Under Hurricane Warning as Flood and Wind Risk Grows Read Post »
