New tropical storm forms in Pacific
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Tampa Free Press on MSNInvest 94E Poised To Become Tropical Storm Erick With Possible South Texas ImpactsInvest 94E, a system currently generating thunderstorms over and offshore of Central America in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, is highly likely to strengthen into Tropical Storm Erick within the next 24 to 48 hours,
A typhoon changed its path and landed in southern China's Hainan island at a severe tropical storm level. Its maximum sustained winds is 30 meters (98 feet) per second.
Wutip was a tropical storm in the Gulf of Tonkin Friday evening China Standard Time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest advisory. The tropical storm had sustained wind speeds of 69 miles per hour.
National Hurricane Center forecasters on June 8 said tropical activity in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of America is unlikely for now.
Tropical storms feed off heat and moisture, and that begins with warm ocean water—at least 80°F (27°C). But it’s not just about the surface. That warmth needs to extend 150 feet or more below the surface to sustain a growing storm.
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Cosme was a tropical storm in the North Pacific Ocean Monday afternoon Mountain time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. The tropical storm had sustained wind speeds of 70 miles per hour.
Tennessee agriculture officials toured storm-damaged areas, assessing recovery needs after Tropical Storm Helene.
Severe Tropical Storm Wutip entered within 800km of Hong Kong, but is expected to make landfall later on Saturday, forecaster says.