Typhoon Chanthu (Philippine name Kiko) rapidly intensified again today, and has reached Category 5 intensity for the third time in its life. This time, the storm has intensified much more than on previous occasions, and now has winds near 180mph, or 290kph, with higher gusts. Further strengthening is possible asRead More →
Current Status Tropical Storm Grace was downgraded in intensity as it made landfall on the Yucatan peninsula around 09:30z Thursday morning. As per the 10AM CDT advisory of the National Hurricane Center, Grace was located at 20.2°N 88.8°W or about 110 miles (135 kilometers) East of Campeche, Mexico with maximumRead More →
Force Thirteen will begin live coverage on Tropical Storm Fred at 20z as the storm moves closer to landfall on the US Gulf Coast. Force Thirteen will cover the threats posed by the storm as well as answering your questions on the storm. You can watch this coverage by goingRead More →
Typhoon In-Fa is making its way towards the Japanese island of Taketomi in the Okinawa Prefecture. In-Fa is currently a category 2 equivalent typhoon with an estimated CDPS rating of 7, meaning that catastrophic damage is possible. Residents of Taketomi island and surrounding areas need to keep a close eyeRead More →
Force Thirteen will be going live at 2100z today, Saturday, July 3rd to cover the threats posed by Tropical Storm Elsa, which will pass just to the South and Southwest of Hispanola today as well as to cover your questions revolving around the storm. You can view the stream byRead More →
The record breaking heat wave that broke Canada’s national record for highest temperature claimed at least 486 lives. “Since the onset of the heat wave late last week, the BC Coroners Service has experienced a significant increase in deaths reported where it is suspected that extreme heat has been contributory,”Read More →
A massive heatwave effecting Canada and the Pacific Northwest could set a new record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada. The old record was set on July 5, 1937 in the towns of Midale and Yellow Grass, both in Saskatchewan at 45°C. Environment and Climate Change Canada seniorRead More →
It’s been 13 years since Typhoon Frank (Int’l name Fengshen) brought catastrophic damage and a tragedy of M/V Princess of the Stars. It peaked as a 195 kph (120 mph) typhoon with minimum central pressure of 960 millibars. It caused torrential rain that caused widespread flooding forcing people onto theirRead More →
Cyclone Tautke has continued to march to the north and west over most of Sunday night, resulting in six deaths and serious damage on areas of India’s western coasts. The storm was a Category 4 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, with winds of 130mph and a pressure of 940mb,Read More →
Cyclone Tauktae continue its rapid intensification overnight local time. As of writing, Tauktae is 142 kilometers Southwest of Mumbai packing 1-min winds of 225 kph (140mph), making it a Category 4-equivalent cyclone and central pressure of 935 millibars; while the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has it at 3-min winds ofRead More →