Ampil, a tropical storm in the Philippine Sea, was reported early Wednesday Japan time by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
With sustained wind speeds of 63 miles per hour, the storm is making its presence felt.
All times on the map are in Japan time. By The New York Times
Typhoon season is a year-round phenomenon, with most typhoons forming between early July and mid-December.
Countries like the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan are often in the path of typhoons, with potential impacts on the Korean Peninsula, China, and Vietnam as well, bringing strong winds and storm surges.
Even U.S. territories are not immune to typhoons, as seen with the devastating damage caused by Super Typhoon Mawar in Guam last year.
Where will the rain fall?
Flash flooding can occur far from the storm’s center, with even weaker storms capable of causing excessive rainfall and flooding in low-lying areas.
Source: NOAA By The New York Times
Sources and notes
Tracking map The tracking data is sourced from the National Hurricane Center, showing probabilities of at least 5 percent. The forecast covers up to five days, starting three hours before the storm reaches its latest location. Wind speed probability data is not available beyond 60.25 degrees north latitude.
Precipitation map Multi-day forecasts and observed rainfall totals are from the National Weather Service, with the 1-day forecast provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
2024-08-13 15:03:44
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