Tropical storms
Coverage of Tropical storms in the Nexus archive.
- SoCal hit with life threatening waves as tropical storms churn in Pacific
Southern California beaches are experiencing dangerously high and strong waves due to two powerful tropical storms in the Pacific this week.
- Why US landfalls are a rare occurrence on the 4th of July
US landfalls on July 4th are rare, with only two tropical storms and one hurricane recorded since pre-Civil War times. The 2014 Hurricane Arthur briefly impacted North Carolina’s Outer Banks. July 4th falls early in hurricane season, when storms are less common, and tropical systems form farther from the U.S., reducing landfall risks. This year, extreme heat poses a greater threat than storms.
- Two tropical storms pound Japan, causing flooding and landslides
Two tropical storms have struck Japan, resulting in landslides and floods. The storms caused significant damage and disruption on Saturday.
- Japan cancels flights as nation braces for 2 tropical storms
Japan has canceled flights as two tropical storms converge above the country, prompting officials to issue landslide warnings and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people.
- Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Japan as two tropical storms approach, intensifying an existing seasonal rain front over the region.
- 2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations
Two tropical storms caused over 100 flight cancellations in Japan as authorities advised evacuations due to potential flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala, with gusts up to 144km/h, was expected to affect Kyushu and Shikoku islands.
- Napping California beachgoer swept out to sea, killed by powerful current
A woman was killed and another remains in critical condition after being swept out to sea during dangerous ocean conditions in Santa Cruz County on June 10. The incident occurred as tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean sent massive swells to California beaches.
- How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
The article explains how hurricanes and typhoons form as powerful tropical storms. It discusses how climate change is contributing to these storms becoming more intense as global temperatures rise.
- How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
The article explains how hurricanes and typhoons form as powerful tropical storms. It reports that these storms are becoming increasingly intense due to global warming and climate change.