Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
The storm came ashore at 10 a.m. with sustained winds of 64–102 kilometers per hour (40–63 mph), and gusts up to 138 kph (86 mph), according to local weather officials. After landfall, it began moving southwest.
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Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Newsweek
Three Tropical Storms May Form at the Same Time
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two more tropical storms could form at the same time this week as National Hurricane Center (NHC) experts track another tropical storm and a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. Why It Matters Hurricane Iona formed on Monday after undergoing rapid intensification. Shortly after Iona formed, Tropical Storm Keli also took shape. Both storms are considered part of the Central Pacific season. Meanwhile, two more named storms could join them in the coming days as NHC meteorologists monitor two disturbances in the Eastern Pacific. What To Know As of the most recent update from the NHC, Iona is a Category 1 hurricane with windspeeds of 75 miles per hour. The storm is located in the central Pacific basin well southeast of Hawaii. Tropical Storm Keli, which is east of Iona, has maximum sustained windspeeds of 40 mph. Neither storm is likely to cause hazards to nearby land, the updates said. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Pacific, the NHC is monitoring two other potential systems. One disturbance is located in the western East Pacific, further east than the two storms in the Central Pacific. It is about 1,600 miles east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, the NHC forecast said. There's a 60 percent chance the system will strengthen into a tropical storm within the next 48 hours. "Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development, and a tropical depression could form during the next day or two," the NHC said. "The system is forecast to move generally westward around 10 mph and enter the Central Pacific basin around midweek." AccuWeather meteorologists anticipate the storm could form between July 28 and 29. However, it might face some challenges. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Scott Homan told Newsweek that in the wake of the other two storms, this disturbance will likely have a lower chance at strengthening. "The chances of all three of them becoming a tropical storm or a hurricane at the same time is close, but I do feel like the third is going to have a heck of a time trying to develop," he said. Then, the NHC also is tracking "a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms located a few hundred miles south of the southern coast of Mexico." This disturbance also has a 60 percent chance of development within the next 48 hours, and a 90 percent chance of developing within the next seven days. AccuWeather meteorologists anticipate the storm could form between July 29 and 31. Although this system is not yet tracked by the NHC, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring another area of potential development south of Mexico that could form between August 2 and 5. A map from the NHC shows where three tropical storms and one hurricane could form at the same time. A map from the NHC shows where three tropical storms and one hurricane could form at the same time. National Hurricane Center What People Are Saying NHC in a public advisory about Hurricane Iona: "Strengthening is forecast during the day or two. Gradual weakening is expected to begin around midweek." NHC in a public advisory about Tropical Storm Keli: "Some strengthening is possible during the next day or so, however, weakening should begin around the middle of the week." What Happens Next? NHC meteorologists currently aren't forecasting Iona to become a major hurricane. The NHC also doesn't anticipate that Keli will strengthen into a hurricane. Regarding the other two storms, it remains to be seen when they could become named storms, and if they will form before the other two storms have a chance to weaken.
CBS News
17 hours ago
- CBS News
Iona becomes first hurricane in central Pacific Ocean this year
A tropical storm in the central Pacific Ocean rapidly strengthened into Hurricane Iona on Monday, forecasters said. The hurricane didn't pose an immediate threat to the Hawaiian Islands. As of early Monday morning in Hawaii, Iona was located about 895 miles southeast of Honolulu, according to the National Hurricane Center based in Miami. Iona was expected to move westward for the next couple of days, forecasters with the hurricane center said. "Confidence remains high that Iona will stay well south of the Hawaiian Islands," forecasters said. The storm was a Category 1 hurricane and it is expected to strengthen. By Tuesday, Iona's maximum sustained wind speeds were forecast to be at Category 2 strength. The storm was then expected to gradually weaken during the week. Iona initially formed as a tropical depression late Saturday night, forecasters said. As the depression gained strength, it turned into the first named storm in the central Pacific Ocean this season. The eastern Pacific has seen several named storms so far this season. Last month, Erick made landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 hurricane. Earlier this month, Flossie also reached Category 3 strength as it skirted up the Mexican coast, but ultimately didn't make landfall. Barbara, this season's first hurricane in the eastern Pacific, reached Category 1 strength off Mexico's coast, and also didn't make landfall. The Atlantic Ocean has seen three named tropical storms so far this year. Forecasters at Colorado State University expect the Atlantic season to be above average with 16 named storms, eight of which are expected to be hurricanes.
New York Post
19 hours ago
- New York Post
Tropical Storm Iona forms south of Hawaii in Central Pacific with winds up to 40 mph
HONOLULU – Tropical Storm Iona formed south of Hawaii in the Central Pacific Ocean on Sunday evening. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Tropical Storm Iona's maximum sustained winds reached 40 mph, officially designating it as a tropical storm. Advertisement A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression. Tropical Storm Iona is currently located about 960 miles southeast of Honolulu and is moving off to the west at 10 mph, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 50 mph. According to the NHC, Iona is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and develop into a hurricane by Monday night, before weakening Tuesday. The NHC said Tropical Storm Iona is expected to stay well south of the Hawaiian Islands. 3 Tropical Storm Iona in the Central Pacific; wind 40 mph, movement west at 10 mph, pressure 1005 mb. FOX Weather 3 According to the NHC, Iona is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and develop into a hurricane by Monday night, before weakening Tuesday. Getty Images Advertisement 3 Tropical Storm Iona forecast track in the Central Pacific. FOX Weather Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! This story is developing. Check back frequently for updates.
