Super Typhoon “Trami” threatens Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan

Super Typhoon “Trami” threatens Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan

Typhoon "Trami," the 24th named storm, 10th typhoon and the 5th super typhoon of the 2018 Pacific season, has rapidly intensified into a super typhoon on September 24. In just 24 hours, Trami intensified for 65 km/h (40 mph). The storm threatens…

Super Typhoon “Maria” heading toward Okinawa and Shanghai

Super Typhoon “Maria” heading toward Okinawa and Shanghai

Typhoon "Maria" reached Super Typhoon status late July 5, 2018, after a period of rapid intensification just west of Guam. Maria thus became the first Category 5 Super Typhoon of the 2018 Pacific typhoon season. The system is forecast to hit Okinawa with…

Jelawat becomes West Pacific’ first typhoon and Super Typhoon of 2018

Jelawat becomes West Pacific’ first typhoon and Super Typhoon of 2018

Tropical Cyclone "Jelawat," the first typhoon of the 2018 Pacific typhoon season, strengthened into a Super Typhoon on March 30, 2018. Jelawat reached tropical cyclone strength late March 28 and underwent rapid intensification after 00:00 UTC on March 30….

Noru rapidly intensifies into a super typhoon, turning toward Japan

Noru rapidly intensifies into a super typhoon, turning toward Japan

Tropical Cyclone "Noru" underwent a phase of rapid intensification over the weekend and became a super typhoon late Sunday, July 30, 2017, peaking at 257 km/h (160 mph). It thus became the first Category 5 hurricane/typhoon (super typhoon) of the 2017…

Eye of Super Typhoon “Meranti” approaching southern Taiwan

Eye of Super Typhoon “Meranti” approaching southern Taiwan

​Super Typhoon "Meranti" is now approaching Taiwan with maximum sustained winds of 296 km/h (184 mph) and gusts to 352 km/h (218 mph). Meranti is a very dangerous storm and a heavy rain maker expected to pass with its eye just south of the southern tip…