#YINXING, November 2024, was predicted to top at 90 kn. Later, it made landfall with 120 kn. #KONGREY, November 2024, was predicted to top at 105 kn. In its peak it got to 135 kn. #HELENE (TC NINE), September 2024, was predicted to top at 100 kn. 36 hours later it made landfall with 120 kn.
Sturm #KongRey
Höchste Warnstufe in Japan
Einer der schwersten Stürme der letzten Jahrzehnte
Wissenschaftler warnen
#Klimakatastrophe geht unbeirrt weiter
Weiterhin schnell steigende globale Temperatur der Luft und der Meeresoberflächen
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None active as of November 2, 2024 at 12:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by us. Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale.
As #KongRey (fmr. #LeonPH) previously become an extratropical cyclone, there are no more active tropical cyclones as of November 2, 2024.
Extratropical Cyclone Kong-rey / Leon as of November 1, 2024 at 23:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by us. Max Winds: 75 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 110 km/h Pressure: 998 hPa (hectopascals) Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale.
#KongRey (fmr. #LeonPH) has likely transitioned into an extratropical cyclone as it maintains its intensity. South Korea may be affected by rains and winds, though as extratropical cyclones are currently out of the scope of this type of advisory, this will be the last.
Tropical Storm Kong-rey / Leon as of November 1, 2024 at 17:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by the JMA. Max Winds: 75 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 110 km/h Pressure: 998 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: North-northeast at 45 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Tropical storm #KongRey (fmr. #LeonPH) maintains its intensity as it accelerates towards the northeast. It may soon initiate extratropical transition (ET) as it approaches Japan.
Tropical Storm Kong-rey / Leon as of November 1, 2024 at 11:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by the JMA. Max Winds: 75 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 110 km/h Pressure: 996 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: North-northeast at 35 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale.
#KongRey (fmr. #LeonPH) exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility and further weakens into a tropical storm. It is expected to move further northeastwards towards Japan, wherein it may become extratropical. Winds and rain may still occur over parts of China and Taiwan.
Tropical Storm #KongRey ( #LeonPH ) is weakening but may make a landfall along the southeastern #China coastline. You can still barely make out an "eye".
#wx #WxSky #Tropicswx #typhoon
Unofficial #HCCTWO
(1) #KongRey ( #LeonPH ) is weakening as it skirts by #China
(2) A subtropical system is likely to form near the Azores
(3) A storm may form in the Caribbean next week
(4,5) 2 disturbances in the EPAC are out to sea
#wx #WxSky #hurricane #typhoon #Patty
The remnants of #Typhoon Kong-Rey crossing into China makes for lovely viewing in this combined Visible Red (640 nm) & LWIR (10.4 um) high transient res. (2.5 min) mesoscale loop from Himawari-9.
If you look closely you can see multiple con-trails over mainland China. #KongRey
Severe Tropical Storm Kong-rey / Leon as of November 1, 2024 at 00:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by the JMA. Max Winds: 110 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 160 km/h Pressure: 984 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: North-northwest at 20 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale.
Severe tropical storm #KongRey / #LeonPH is about to exit PAR as it continues to bring rains and winds throughout Taiwan and parts of mainland China. From now on, it is expected to weaken further until it eventually dissipates. Regardless, please be advised.
More than 1,000 mm rainfall recorded at a station in Taiwan within 24 hours from Typhoon #KongRey
Screenshot from CWA site.
While the inner eyewall of Major #Typhoon #Kongrey passed over Orchid island, a CWA station at Lanyu high school recorded 10 minute sustained #wind speeds of up to 152 km/h (95 mph), gusting to 210 km/h (132 mph). These are the strongest low-lying main network station measurements.
Moderate Typhoon Kong-rey / Leon as of October 31, 2024 at 21:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by the JMA. Max Winds: 120 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 175 km/h Pressure: 980 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: Northwest at 20 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale.
#KongRey / #LeonPH resurfaces over the Taiwan Strait after further weakening from being shredded by the mountains of Taiwan. Dangerous conditions will continue to prevail, such as strong rains, winds, flooding, landslides, and much more. Please prepare and be advised.
#Typhoon #Kongrey is roaring in #Taipei with fits and starts and huge gusts. Just saw a big electrical explosion or lightning (far left side) where power was restored in a few moments! Stay safe, this one is the real deal.
Detailed view of Typhoon Kong-Rey's 🌀 large eye while just off the southeast coast of #Taiwan was captured by #Sentinel2 🛰️this morning. #TyphoonKongRey #KongRey
Landfall of #Typhoon Kong-Rey 🌀on #Taiwan and in the process the destruction of the inner core by the Central Mountain Range⛰️. Seen in infrared by #Himawari9 🛰️#TyphoonKongRey #KongRey
Kürzlich habe ich gehört oder gelesen, dass #Jahrhundertereignis mittlerweile viermal im Jahr sei.
Aber hey, immer noch besser als zweimal in der Woche... 🤷🏽♂️
#Taifun #KongRey #Taiwan #Philippinen #China
#Klimawandel #Klimakrise #Klimakatastrophe
Intense Typhoon Kong-rey / Leon as of October 31, 2024 at 17:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by us. Max Winds: 150 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 225 km/h Pressure: 960 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: North-northwest at 30 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale. Estimates provided herein are unofficial and the confidence in their accuracy is approximately 70%. Use with caution.
#KongRey / #LeonPH weakens into an intense typhoon with a rating of C2 as it moves further inland over Taiwan. Dangerous threats such as powerful winds, rain, and landslides may continue to prevail. Please prepare and be advised.
Some of the coolest mesovortices you will ever see inside the eye of #KongRey back on Tuesday. What a fascinating storm. #wxsky
I can't livetweet typhoon #KongRey #康芮 b/c school is cancelled and I've got a kid at home, but here are a few observations: 1) everything on the block in Da'an is closed, with the exception of convenience stores and boba shops. Why boba shops, I ask? The clerks shrug resentfully.
Projected course of #KongRey, will affect most of Taiwan as it slowly curves back towards Japan and the Pacific Ocean.
The typhoon has been moving at 20 km/h over the last 6 hours.
Severe Typhoon Kong-rey / Leon as of October 31, 2024 at 14:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by us. Max Winds: 155 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 235 km/h Pressure: 950 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: North-northwest at 25 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale. Estimates provided herein are unofficial and the confidence in their accuracy is approximately 70%. Use with caution.
King #KongRey / #LeonPH weakens as it has recently made landfall over Taitung County, Taiwan as a severe typhoon with a rating of C3. Dangerous winds, rain, and landslides may continue to be observed. Please prepare and be advised.
🚨🇹🇼 #Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-rey expected to hit near #Taitung around 14:00 (local) on 31 Oct, potentially Taiwan’s STRONGEST TYPHOON in 30 years! Hundreds of flights canceled, with school and office closures nationwide. #KongRey
Severe Typhoon Kong-rey / Leon as of October 31, 2024 at 11:00 PHT (UTC+8) Imagery by CSU/CIRA and the JMA, info by us. Max Winds: 165 km/h (km per hour) Gusts: Up to 205 km/h Pressure: 940 hPa (hectopascals) Movement: Northwest at 25 km/h Estimates use 10-min sustained winds, rounded to the nearest 5. ESSHWS is an unofficial refinement of the Saffir-Simpson scale. Estimates provided herein are unofficial and the confidence in their accuracy is approximately 70%. Use with caution.
Severe typhoon #KongRey / #LeonPH with a rating of C3 nears a landfall over Taiwan while it slightly intensifies. Intense winds and rainfall, storm surge, landslides, and more may be observed over the country as the storm inches closer. Please prepare and be advised.
Satellite shot of Typhoon KongRey showing a huge eye just offshore Taitung County in Taiwan, outlined in pink.
#KongRey is currently pummeling Lanyu (with gusts over 200 km/h!) and nearing Taitung. Satellite presentation has degraded somewhat overnight but this is still an extremely powerful and dangerous storm.
