Typhoon “Sarika” hits the Philippines, heads toward Hainan and Vietnam

Typhoon “Sarika” hits the Philippines, heads toward Hainan and Vietnam

Typhoon "Sarika" is making landfall in the Visayas, the central region of the Philippines on October 15, 2016 with maximum sustained winds near 166 km/h (103 mph). At 09:00 UTC, the system was located about 311 km (193 miles) east of Manila, and tracking…

Tropical Storm “Sarika” heading directly toward Luzon, Philippines

Tropical Storm “Sarika” heading directly toward Luzon, Philippines

Severe Tropical Storm "Sarika", known as Karen in the Philippines, is currently heading directly for Luzon, Philippines. The system will make landfall over northern Luzon and Aurora on the afternoon of October 16 (local time). Residents are advised to…

Typhoon “Chaba” about to hit Okinawa, turn toward Kyushu, Japan

Typhoon “Chaba” about to hit Okinawa, turn toward Kyushu, Japan

Typhoon "Chaba" is moving toward Okinawa Islands, Japan and is expected to pass right over them around 12:00 UTC on Monday, October 3, 2016, as a Category 4 hurricane equivalent. At 15:00 UTC on Sunday, October 2, the center of Typhoon "Chaba"…

Typhoon “Megi” to hit Taiwan and southeast China

Typhoon “Megi” to hit Taiwan and southeast China

Tropical Depression 20W formed on September 23, 2016, and strengthened into Typhoon "Megi" around 12:00 UTC on September 24. Megi is expected to make two landfalls over the next couple of days. The first over Taiwan around 06:00 UTC on September 27 and the…