Tropical Storm “Meari” makes landfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Tropical Storm “Meari” makes landfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Tropical Storm “Meari” made landfall in Shizuoka Prefecture, close to capital Tokyo at 08:30 UTC (17:30 LT) on August 13, 2022, with maximum sustained winds of 72 km/h (45 mph). The storm caused disruption to the roads and train and air services during the peak summer holiday season, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

Two tropical systems lurking northwest of the Philippines

Two tropical systems lurking northwest of the Philippines

Two tropical systems are currently lurking in the Northwest Pacific, north of Yap. One of them, now known as the Tropical Storm "Meari" will continue intensifying over the next three days and may threaten the Phillippines over the coming weekend, while the…