Tropical Depression 02W developed near Philippines

Tropical Depression 02W developed near Philippines

The second tropical depression of the northwestern Pacific Ocean season formed on February 19, 2013 and the system is soaking the central and southern Philippines. Early on February 19, 2013, the low pressure area designated as System 98W organized into a tropical

New tropical cyclone develops near Madagascar

New tropical cyclone develops near Madagascar

The previously area of convection near Madagascar now became tropical storm system (TC 16S). According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), the system is now located 19.7S 41.1E, approximately 335 nm west of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The

Area of convection developing off coast of Madagascar

Area of convection developing off coast of Madagascar

An area of convection is developing approximately 425 nm west southwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The system is located just poleward of the subtropical ridge axis, near 21.2S 39.8E in waters with favorable sea surface temperatures – 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. The

Tropical Cyclone Gino spinning in South Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Gino spinning in South Indian Ocean

Gino formed as a tropical storm over the southern Indian Ocean on February 11, 2013, and strengthened into a cyclone the next day. On February 14, the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported that Gino was located roughly 1,110 nautical miles

Tropical Cyclone Gino formed in Southern Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Gino formed in Southern Indian Ocean

The fifteenth tropical cyclone of the Southern Indian Ocean season, named as TC GINO, strengthened into a tropical storm on February 11, 2013.According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Gino is located 700 nm southeast of

Tropical Cyclone Haley about to dissipate in Southern Pacific Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Haley about to dissipate in Southern Pacific Ocean

Storm system 93P (known in Fiji as 14F) developed in South Pacific Ocean on February 9, 2013.  On February 10, 2013 the system developed into  Tropical Cyclone Haley, about 325 nautical miles (374 miles/602 km) south-southwest of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French

Tropical Cyclone Felleng moves southward, away from Madagascar

Tropical Cyclone Felleng moves southward, away from Madagascar

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Felleng (13S) was located 275 nm west of La Reunion and continued to track southward along the western periphery of a north-south oriented subtropical steering ridge, at speed of 6

Tropical Cyclone Felleng close to Madagascar

Tropical Cyclone Felleng close to Madagascar

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Felleng (13S) was located approximately 310 nm northwest of La Reunion, and was moving west-southwestward at 11 knots. Sustainable winds range from 102 to 115 knots. MODIS

Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Felleng formed east of Madagascar

Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Felleng formed east of Madagascar

Felleng formed as a tropical storm over the southern Indian Ocean on January 26, 2013, and strengthened into a cyclone on January 29, 2013. According to latest  report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Felleng was located roughly 420 nautical