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Update on Tropical Storm Fiona and Typhoons Nanmadol and Merbok [1]

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Date: 2022-09-17

Tropical storm Fiona

While we have enjoyed a relatively quiet hurricane-free summer so far in the U.S., there are a few major storms active in different parts of the world, including one in the Atlantic. Here is a brief update —

Typhoon Nanmadol is shaping up to be a dangerous and destructive storm, that may affect most of Japan. Preparations and evacuations are in full swing, many flights have been cancelled.

x Japan braces for ‘very dangerous’ Typhoon Nanmadol, urges evacuation in Kagoshima city https://t.co/a6AT8lSq5T — South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) September 17, 2022

Typhoon Nanmadol will rake most of Japan along its forecasted path.

x Super Typhoon #Nanmadol is predicted to strike Japan at 125mph sustained winds (Category-3). The track is northwest along the entire length of Japan's mainland. This is looking like a devastating blow for Japan. Thoughts and prayers sent to #Japan. pic.twitter.com/odZQIXNCOk — Mike Ventrice (@MJVentrice) September 16, 2022

The economic impact is likely to be historic, given the path of the typhoon -

x Costliest western Pacific tropical cyclones on record, as rated by EM-DAT. Six of the top-10 most expensive storms have been in Japan; #Nanmadol threatens to join this list. pic.twitter.com/upeTOEGC4Y — Jeff Masters (@DrJeffMasters) September 17, 2022

We shudder to imagine the scenes of flooding that will be posted from various parts of Japan.

x Precipitation forecast for Japan from the 0Z Friday, September 16, run of the European model, for the five-day period ending at September 21. Widespread 12+ inches (300 mm) of rain (purple colors) over Japan from Typhoon #Nanmadol. This will be a multi-billion dollar storm. pic.twitter.com/LebKhv80E4 — Jeff Masters (@DrJeffMasters) September 16, 2022

Time-lapse satellite imagery of Nanmadol — this is a powerful monster.

x 2.5-minute rapid scan #Himawari8 Infrared images of Category 4 Super Typhoon #Nanmadol in the West Pacific Ocean (south of Japan): https://t.co/HrPi6g1be3 pic.twitter.com/Pa8blOwgSK — UW-Madison CIMSS (@UWCIMSS) September 16, 2022

Typhoon Merbok

This is an unusually big and strong storm this early in this region. It is weakening as it heads towards Alaska, but storm damage in coastal regions is likely to be high. With post-tropical Merbok arriving so early in the fall season, there will be no sea ice to help protect the Bering Sea coast from surge and erosion.

x There hasn't been a September storm this strong in the northern Bering Sea region in the past 70 years. Friday 10pm AKDT forecast pressure and wind speed. Historic level coastal flooding Saturday into Sunday for many communities. #akwx #superstorm @Climatologist49 @knomradio pic.twitter.com/GeevYjguHF — Rick Thoman (@AlaskaWx) September 16, 2022

It is a large and impressive-looking storm -

x This storm is so big it will take about 3 hours for the sun to fully set on it. pic.twitter.com/uZCZ3Lxu0j — NWS Alaska Region (@NWSAlaska) September 17, 2022

Monster waves -

x The bouy 310 nautical miles north of Adak. reported waves at or above 35 feet for 12 hours straight today, peaking over 50 ft. Winds gusted to at least 60kts for 11 straight hours, peaking over 65kts. pic.twitter.com/1Kru2XxR7C — NWS Alaska Region (@NWSAlaska) September 17, 2022

Storm surge and flooding are the main threats ...

x The latest forecast for the storm surge at Nome is for a water level of over 12 feet! Keep checking this link for updated conditions and forecasts. https://t.co/43ndQ7VyOP pic.twitter.com/70dGwu4YLp — NWS Alaska Region (@NWSAlaska) September 16, 2022

… which have already started -

x "Worst storm I've ever had." -Judy Bunyon, Hooper Bay.

Homes off foundations, power lines down, and roads under water.

This was the scene in Hooper Bay tonight from Paul Galvez/Lower Yukon S.D. Since this video was taken, winds have increased & water levels continue to rise. pic.twitter.com/WpwJIumhjL — Melissa Frey (@MelissaDFrey) September 17, 2022

Atlantic Hurricane Season

We are currently about a halfway into the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which peaks in September, with a substantial number of storms occurring in October. Let’s hope the rest of the season stays quiet.

Epilogue

That’s all for now. Please post additional info and your insights in the comments section below.

Stay safe wherever you are. Let’s help out with donations, etc. as many of these regions will need help to recover.

And let’s convince a few more folks to get out and vote for Democrats; that’s the only chance we have to save our precious earth.

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