Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Hernan formed in the Pacific Ocean but was not threatening land. Separately, a system called Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C was moving toward Hawaii, where it is forecast to bring heavy rain and flooding starting late Friday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cristobal weakened in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to dissipate.

Tropical Storm Hernan has formed in the Pacific Ocean but is not currently threatening land. Forecasters report that a different weather system could potentially impact Hawaii.

Tropical Storm Hernan formed in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and was not threatening land. Meanwhile, potential Tropical Cyclone One-C is near Hawaii and is forecast to bring heavy rain, high winds, and dangerous surf starting late Friday. This system could make landfall on the southern part of the Big Island as a tropical storm, potentially producing rainfall that leads to flooding.

Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile on July 29, launching it from the Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean. The test reflects Japan's shift away from its post-WWII status.

Japan emphasizes the need to adapt to modern warfare methods like combat drones and AI, citing rising regional tensions and China's military activity. The government prioritizes developing domestic drones for coastal defense and has initiated a rapid development program with selected manufacturers.

Japan emphasizes adapting to new warfare methods like combat drones and AI, citing regional tensions and China's military activity. The government prioritizes drone development for coastal defense and has selected companies for rapid testing, while addressing concerns over China's growing presence in the Pacific.

The largest U.S. conservation areas in the Pacific Ocean, known for their biodiversity-rich tiny islands, are losing protections as the Trump administration opens their waters to commercial fishing. This decision has sparked a debate over preserving some of the country's most pristine ocean ecosystems.

Hurricane Genevieve is active in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto is causing increased impacts on Hawaii as it weakens from a hurricane.

Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, was moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto weakened as it approached Hawaii. Genevieve's swells caused dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's coast and Baja California, and Fausto's large surf affected Hawaii's east-facing shores.

Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, was moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean, far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto weakened as it approached Hawaii, causing large surf and strong currents. Genevieve's swells posed risks to Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California, though no coastal watches were issued. Fausto, now a tropical storm with 65 mph winds, was expected to pass north of Hawaii.

Major Hurricane Genevieve was active in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto, which had weakened, brought large surf to Hawaii.

Kai Sato, a 39-year-old California man, survived 32 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after his sailboat's mast broke during a solo journey. He repaired his vessel with makeshift materials, endured water and food shortages, and was rescued by the Pasha Hawaii ship before planning a future sail to the Philippines.

Kai Sato, a 39-year-old California man, survived over a month at sea after his mast broke during a solo sail across the Pacific. He drifted toward Hawaii, repaired his sails with makeshift tools, ran out of water, and was eventually rescued by a Pasha Hawaii ship. Sato is now planning a future sail to the Philippines in a larger boat.

A sailor recounts a traumatic experience of being stranded on a boat in the Pacific Ocean for 30 days, describing a week of continuous crying due to the ordeal.

A California man was rescued after surviving 30 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean with a severely damaged boat and no communication. He described feeling hopeless during his ordeal.

A California man was rescued by a passing ship after spending a month adrift in the Pacific Ocean. The rescue occurred following a failed solo sailing attempt from the Catalina Islands to Hawaii.

A California man was rescued after 30 days stranded at sea with a broken mast. Kai Sato used PVC pipes and kayak paddles to repair his boat and a plastic bag to collect condensation for drinking.

A California man missing in the Pacific Ocean for over a month was found alive drifting off Hawaii. Kai Sato left Catalina Island but his sailboat's mast snapped, he ran out of gas, and his phone died, leaving him stranded until his rescue.

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. The storm is not forecast to pose a direct threat to land.

An impending 'super' El Nino is projected to cause US$10 billion to US$20 billion in damages in African countries and trigger mass migration from affected areas, according to the African Development Bank’s top climate expert. Forecasters warn the El Nino weather pattern could become one of the strongest ever if Pacific Ocean warming trends continue, leading to severe droughts, flooding, and storms in Africa.

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico. No direct threat to land is forecast.

Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week, with potential wind and rainfall impacts. The storm is currently located west of Mexico's Baja peninsula and east of Hawaii, with maximum winds of 100 mph, while swells from the hurricane could affect southern California.

Southern California faces a prolonged heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 105°F inland, accompanied by fire risks due to dry vegetation and dangerous beach conditions from large waves and rip currents.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with sustained winds of 50 mph, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, life-threatening storm surges, and isolated tornadoes to coastal areas from Florida to Texas. Hurricane Fausto is also active in the Pacific but poses no threat to land.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest at 5 mph in the Gulf of Mexico with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches along the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, and Louisiana coasts. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to Gulf Coast states, with up to 4 feet of storm surge and isolated tornadoes possible. Hurricane Fausto, a separate storm in the Pacific, is strengthening but poses no threat to land.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and up to 4-foot storm surges to coastal areas from Florida to Texas. Hurricane Fausto formed in the Pacific but poses no threat to land.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, life-threatening storm surges, and isolated tornadoes to coastal regions from Florida to Texas, while Hurricane Fausto formed in the Pacific Ocean, posing no threat to land.

Japanese officials expressed concern after a Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills off one of Japan’s remote islands in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. The drills raised safety issues, prompting official worries about potential risks.

Tropical Storm Elida in the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring high surf to Southern California beaches next week, with an advisory taking effect Sunday.

Tropical Storm Elida has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is not threatening land. It is located south-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula with 40 mph winds, expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday night. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect.

Tropical Storm Elida formed in the Pacific Ocean and is strengthening, but forecasters confirm it poses no threat to land. The information is sourced from The Associated Press.

The oceans and land are experiencing record-breaking heat, with Western Europe and the U.S. facing deadly heatwaves in June and July. Over 40% of the global ocean is undergoing marine heatwaves, linked to fossil fuel-driven climate change, which exacerbates extreme weather and coral reef damage. Scientists connect ocean warming to intensified land heatwaves and health crises.

The Trump administration condemned China's test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The US expressed concern, stating China is working against efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.

China's military test-launch of a ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean has drawn criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The test prompted concerns from these countries about regional security implications.

China and Russia are conducting annual joint naval drills. The exercises, held from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao, will be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.

China and Russia are scheduled to hold joint naval and air exercises named Joint Sea-2026 near Qingdao, China, in July. Following the exercises, the two navies will conduct a joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean. The Chinese Ministry of National Defense described the maneuvers as part of an annual cooperation plan to maintain regional stability.

China's older aircraft carriers, such as the Liaoning, can now operate with the advanced Fujian carrier's fighter jets, as demonstrated by PLA exercises showing J-15T jets taking off and landing on the Liaoning. The exercises, conducted during a 40-day mission in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, highlight interoperability between carriers using different launch systems.

Tropical Storm Douglas formed in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,220 miles west-southwest of Mexico’s Baja California. The storm posed no threat to land, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a northward movement. Strengthening is expected Wednesday night, followed by a weakening trend on Thursday.

Tropical Storm Douglas has formed in the Pacific Ocean. The hurricane center confirms it poses no threat to land.

Tropical Storm Douglas has formed in the Pacific Ocean, as reported by the Associated Press from Miami.