Hurricane tracker LIVE: Latest path and track models as THREE horror typhoons churn

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:26:00 +0200express (en)

Super Typhoon Lekima is gathering strength as a major cyclone, packing winds of more than 130 mph as it churns towards Taiwan and Japan . But it's not the only cyclone to hit the regiong this week - as two more are gradually building in strength. The furthest north and least powerful of the three....

Tropical Storm Lekima tracker status: Winds to reach 96mph - when will it hit Taiwan?

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:26:00 +0200express (en)

Tropical Storm Lekima formed on Saturday and is continuing to grow in strength as it tracks across the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters are predicting the storm will stall in the Philippine Sea in midweek, which will potentially cause Lekima to strengthen yet further.

Hurricane tracker satellite map: FOUR ravaging tropical storms swirling around the world

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:26:00 +0200express (en)

A super typhoon, typhoon and tropical storm are currently tracking across the Northwest Pacific/North Indian Ocean. The strongest of these is Tropical Storm Lekima, which has a current wind speed of 149 mph, with gusts of up to 184 mph according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).

La Chine en alerte rouge à l’approche du super typhon Lekima

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:25:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Le typhon Lekima est le plus puissant depuis 2014. Il devrait toucher terre aux premières heures de la journée de samedi à l’est de la Chine continentale avant de se diriger vers le nord tout en baissant progressivement d’intensité, d’après les services météorologiques. Shanghai en alerte.

NOAA China issues alert for Typhoon Lekima 4 Mins China has issued a red alert and suspended dozens of train services as the country's eastern coast braces for Typhoon Lekima.

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:11:00 +0200news4jax (en)

BEIJING - China has issued a red alert and suspended dozens of train services as the country's eastern coast braces for Typhoon Lekima. As of Friday morning, the storm has winds of 215kmh (133.5mph), making it the equivalent of a category 4 hurricane. It is moving northwest at a speed of 26kph.

Tropical Storm Lekima tracker status: Winds to reach 96mph - when will it hit Taiwan? SUPER TYPHOON LEKIMA is tracking through the Pacific Ocean, on a course to make landfall. But as...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 04:23:00 +0200express (en)

Tropical Storm Lekima formed on Saturday and is continuing to grow in strength as it tracks across the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters are predicting the storm will stall in the Philippine Sea in midweek, which will potentially cause Lekima to strengthen yet further. The weather system has now strengthened to the equivalent of a category four hurricane.

NOAA Taiwan, Japan brace for super typhoon 26 Mins Residents in Taiwan and Japan are bracing for Typhoon Lekima, which could become a super typhoon by the time it hits a Japanese island chain on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:03:00 +0200news4jax (en)

TOKYO - Residents in Taiwan and Japan are bracing for Typhoon Lekima, which could become a super typhoon by the time it hits a Japanese island chain on Thursday. Currently barreling northwest across the Pacific, Lekima intensified Wednesday night with winds at 205 kilometers per hour (about 127....

2 More Powerful Typhoons Approaching

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:49:00 +0200chosun (en)

Two more powerful typhoons are approaching the Korea n Peninsula after typhoon Francisco left it early Wednesday without causing much damage. Lekima, this year's ninth typhoon, was heading northwestward in waters about 780 km southeast of Taipei at a speed of 16 km/h as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

NASA Catches Transitioning Tropical Storm Francisco near Korean Peninsula

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:34:00 +0200enn (en)

NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Sea of Japan and provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm Francisco as it was transitioning into an extra-tropical cyclone. NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Sea of Japan and provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm....

Hurricane tracker LIVE: Latest path and track models as THREE horror typhoons churn

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:16:00 +0200express (en)

The furthest north and least powerful of the three storms, Tropical Storm Francisco , is looming over Korea . The other two - Typhoon Lekima and Tropical Storm Krosa are churning powerfully toward Taiwan and Japan , with the region on high alert for a direct hit.

NASA catches transitioning Tropical Storm Francisco near Korean Peninsula

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:47:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: On Aug. 7, 2019 at 1:00 a.m. EDT (0500 UTC), the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite provided a visible image of Tropical Storm Francisco in the Sea of Japan ,... Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Sea of Japan and provided forecasters with a visible....

Two More Typhoons Head North After Francisco Leaves Korean Peninsula

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:55:00 +0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Francisco weakened to a tropical depression and left the Korea n Peninsula early Wednesday, but two more typhoons are heading north and may possibly reach South Korean waters, though their effects may be minimal. The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) said as of 9:00 a.m.

Lekima - classified as a “medium” typhoon with maximum sustained wind of 126 kph and central pressure of 970 hectopascals (hPs) - is expected to hit China's Fuzhou on Friday, vee...

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:14:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

By Park Si-soo One has typhoon has passed but two are on the way. Typhoon Francisco blew out on Wednesday after slamming Busan and other southern areas. But two stronger typhoons are emerging from southern seas. Typhoon Lekima is moving northwest from 610 kilometers south of Japan 's Okinawa at 15 kilometers per hour (as of 6 a.

Typhoon Francisco slams Korea [PHOTOS]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:32:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

A woman struggles with gusting wind in Busan, Tuesday. Typhoon Francisco slammed the coastal city and other southern regions with torrential rain and thunderstorms. It weakened early Wednesday, leaving no major damage in the regions. Yonhap Drivers contend with flooded roads in Ulsan, Tuesday.

Typhoon Francisco pelts Kyushu, leaves some injured and disrupts transportation

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 04:55:00 +0200japantimes (en)

A strong typhoon made landfall on Kyushu early Tuesday morning, leaving some people injured and disrupting transportation. After touching down in the city of Miyazaki around 5 a.m., Typhoon Francisco brought strong winds and torrential rain to southern Kyushu as it traveled northward, according to the Meteorological Agency.

Torrential Rains, Strong Winds in Gangwon Province as Typhoon Dissipates

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 03:16:00 +0200kbs-en (en)

Torrential rains caused by Typhoon Francisco , now weakened to a tropical depression, were observed in South Korea ’s eastern Gangwon Province overnight. The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) said 190 millimeters of rain was recorded at Mount Seorak in the country's northeast as of 7:00 a.m. Wednesday.

New cyclone threat in Micronesia

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:25:00 +0200rnzi (en)

A tropical depression near the Northern Marianas has developed into a tropical storm and has been named Krosa. The Micronesian storm system could intensify into a typhoon with cyclone strength winds in the coming days. Accuweather reports that the depression has brought heavy rainfall to nearby islands since Friday.

NASA finds tropical storm Francisco in the Korea strait

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:34:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: On Aug. 6, 2019 at 1217 a.m. EDT (0417 UTC). the AIRS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures of Tropical Storm Francisco in infrared light. AIRS found... Credit: NASA JPL/Heidar Thrastarson. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Korea Strait and found the....

Tropical Storm Lekima tracker status: Winds to reach 96mph - when will it hit Taiwan? TROPICAL STORM LEKIMA is tracking through the Pacific Ocean, on a course to make landfall. But...

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:24:00 +0200express (en)

Tropical Storm Lekima formed on Saturday and is continuing to grow in strength as it tracks across the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters are predicting the storm will stall in the Philippine Sea in midweek, which will potentially cause Lekima to strengthen yet further.

Bureau could issue sea, land warnings as storm looms

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:53:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

The Central Weather Bureau yesterday said it might issue land and sea warnings for Tropical Storm Lekima today as its projected path moves closer to Taiwan. As of 2pm yesterday, Lekima’s center was 940km southeast of Oluanpi (鵝鑾鼻). It was moving northwest at 9kph and its radius had expanded to 180km.

Hurricane tracker satellite map: FOUR ravaging tropical storms swirling around the world FOUR tropical storms are swirling across the globe right now, with three threatening landfall....

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:22:00 +0200express (en)

Three tropical storms and one tropical depression are currently tracking across the Northwest Pacific/North Indian Ocean. The strongest of these is Tropical Storm Lekima, which has a current wind speed of 80 mph, with gusts of up to 97 mph according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).

11:47 Typhoon and Heat Wave Hit Japan Simultaneously

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:18:00 +0200plenglish (en)

Tokyo, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Powerful Typhoon Francisco made landfall in Kyushu, in southwestern Japan , at dawn on Tuesday, while in other cities a heat wave has killed several people and thousands have been hospitalized. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, although the typhoon was....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead in southwestern Japan

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:17:00 +0200japantoday (en)

A strong typhoon made landfall on Japan 's southwestern main island of Kyushu early Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead and injuring several others while disrupting transportation. After touching down in Miyazaki city around 5 a.m., Typhoon Francisco brought strong winds and torrential rain to....

160 flights cancelled as powerful typhoon hits...

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:50:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Typhoon Francisco pounded the southern Japan ese island of Kyushu on Tuesday, with devastating winds and torrential rains causing the cancellation of over 100 flights in the region, the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, has reported. Forecasters warned of flooding, mudslides, strong winds and swollen....

Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan, 160 flights cancelled

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:34:00 +0200wam-en (en)

TOKYO, Japan , 6th August, 2019 (WAM) -- Typhoon Francisco pounded the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday, with devastating winds and torrential rains causing the cancellation of over 100 flights in the region, the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, has reported.

W Japan reels under heavy rain, strong winds after typhoon Francisco makes landfall

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:26:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Bringing heavy rains and strong winds along, typhoon Francisco made landfall in western Japan on Tuesday morning. People in Kyushu and Shikoku have been most affected as evacuation advisories were issued for four prefectures in the region, according to NHK World.

Powerful typhoon hits southern Japan, 160 flights cancelled

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:06:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

Typhoon Francisco pounded the southern Japan ese island of Kyushu on Tuesday, with devastating winds and torrential rains causing the cancellation of over 100 flights in the region, the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, has reported. Forecasters warned of flooding, mudslides, strong winds and swollen....

Sea, land warnings likely for Tropical Storm Lekima: CWB

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:16:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 6 (CNA) Both a sea warning and land warning are expected to be issued for Tropical Storm Lekima, which is heading toward northeastern Taiwan and poses a threat to much of the country, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Tuesday. As of 8 a.m.

Typhoon Francisco to land at Busan-Geoje area Tuesday night: weather agency

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:06:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

South Korea 's weather forecasters on Tuesday revised the expected route of Typhoon Francisco , the eighth of the season, saying the small-scale typhoon will land on the country's southern coast between Busan and nearby Geoje Island late at night. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said....

Typhoon hits southwestern Japan; 130 flights canceled

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:25:00 +0200japantoday (en)

A strong typhoon made landfall on Japan 's southwestern main island of Kyushu early Tuesday morning, leaving some people injured and disrupting transportation. After touching down in Miyazaki city around 5 a.m., Typhoon Francisco brought strong winds and torrential rain to southern Kyushu as it....

Philippines: NDRRMC Update: Sitrep No. 06 re Preparedness Measures and Effects of the Southwest Monsoon Enhanced by TD "HANNA", 05 August 2019, 9:00 PM

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:14:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Il. WEATHER UPDATE. 05 August 2019. Synopsis At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm "HANNA" (I.N. LEKIMA) was estimated based on all available data at 845 km East of Aparri, Cagayan (19.0°N, 129.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h and gustiness of 105 km/h. It is moving West Northwest at 10 km/h.

Philippines: NDRRMC Update: Sitrep No. 07 re Preparedness Measures and Effects of the Southwest Monsoon Enhanced by TD "HANNA", 06 August 2019, 6:00 AM

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:14:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

lI. WEATHER UPDATE. 06 August 2019. Synopsis At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "HANNA" (I.N. LEKIMA) was estimated based on all available data at 815 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.7°N, 129.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h and gustiness of 105 km/h. It is almost stationary. Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and Visayas.

Typhoon Francisco To Make Landfall Tuesday Night

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:54:00 +0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Francisco is expected to reach Korea 's southern coast on Tuesday, bringing winds and heavy rain to many parts of the country. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA), the typhoon is moving through Japan 's Kyushu Island Tuesday morning and will reach South Korean waters in the afternoon.

newsinfo ‘Hanna’ to intensify to severe storm but won’t make landfall August 06, 2019

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:12:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm “Hanna” might intensify into a severe tropical storm on Tuesday afternoon, but was not expected to bring more rains to the country as it slowly moves west, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday.

Typhoon Francisco to hit Korea on Tuesday afternoon Aug 06. 2019

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 04:30:00 +0200nationmultimedia (en)

Typhoon Francisco , the season’s eighth typhoon, will hit Korea from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, with heavy rains expected across the country, the weather agency said Monday. The typhoon was moving northwest at a speed of 36 kilometers per hour from about 470 km south of Osaka, Japan , as of 9 a.

Typhoon Francisco pelts Kyushu with high winds and heavy rain

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:49:00 +0200japantimes (en)

A strong typhoon made landfall on Japan ’s southwestern main island of Kyushu early Tuesday morning, the weather agency said, warning of torrential rains, floods, mudslides and high waves in the region. As of 5 a.m., Typhoon Francisco was 30 kilometers northeast of Miyazaki city and traveling toward....

Heat Wave Continues as Typhoon Francisco Approaches Korea

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:28:00 +0200chosun (en)

The record-breaking heat wave continued to grip the entire nation as Typhoon Francisco is moving toward Korea . The mercury went as high as 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, making it the hottest day of the season so far. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast Monday the....

Heat Wave Continues as Typhoon Francisco to Land in Southern Region

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 01:28:00 +0200chosun (en)

Korea continues to boil under a heat wave on Monday. The mercury went as high as 37 degrees Celsius in some parts of Seoul and over 40 degrees in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, making it the hottest day of the season so far. Heat wave warnings were in place for the most parts of the country and the....

Strong typhoon hits southwestern Japan

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:02:00 +0200japantoday (en)

A strong typhoon made landfall on Japan 's southwestern main island of Kyushu early Tuesday morning, the weather agency said, warning of torrential rains, floods, mudslides and high waves in the region. As of 5 a.m., Typhoon Francisco was 30 kilometers northeast of Miyazaki city and traveling toward....

NASA Catches tropical storm Francisco's approach to landfall in southern Japan

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:39:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: On Aug. 5, 2019 at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 UTC) the MODIS instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite showed strongest storms (red) in Tropical Storm Francisco circled the center.... Credit: NASA/NRL. Infrared imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite shows that Tropical Storm Francisco had....

Typhoon Francisco Expected to Hit Southern Japan

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:59:00 +0200plenglish (en)

Tokyo, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Authorities of the Japan Meteorological Agency warned on Monday that powerful Typhoon Francisco is expected to hit the southern region of Kyushuon on Tuesday. The typhoon has an atmospheric pressure of 975 hectopascals at its center and winds of up to 126 kilometers per hour, according to the latest report.

Tropical storm may be upgraded to typhoon: CWB

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:54:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Tropical Storm Lekima is likely to be upgraded to a typhoon, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday, adding that its circumfluence would start bringing rain to the nation’s northern and northeastern regions tomorrow. Rain could last all day tomorrow, the bureau said.

11:47 Typhoon Francisco Expected to Hit Southern Japan

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:09:00 +0200plenglish (en)

05 de agosto de 2019, 11:47 Tokyo, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Authorities of the Japan Meteorological Agency warned on Monday that powerful Typhoon Francisco is expected to hit the southern region of Kyushuon on Tuesday. The typhoon has an atmospheric pressure of 975 hectopascals at its center and winds....

Typhoon Francisco to lash Kyushu and Shikoku

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:39:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Francisco was expected to make landfall in Kyushu on Tuesday, the Meteorological Agency said. The agency warned of potential flooding, mudslides and high waves in the region as the season’s eighth typhoon was expected to bring strong winds and torrential rain. Shikoku was also expected to see rough weather.

Aside from ‘Hanna,’ PAGASA monitoring 3 more weather systems

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:09:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Forecasters from state weather bureau PAGASA are monitoring Tropical Storm Hanna (international name: Lekima) and three other weather systems. In a briefing late Monday afternoon, weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said “Hanna”heading west-northwest at 10 kilometers per hourwas last seen 845 km east of Aparri, Cagayan.

Intensifying storm Lekima heading towards northeas...

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:35:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) Tropical Storm Lekima is forecast to approach northeastern Taiwan between Thursday and Friday, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Monday, adding that both sea and land warnings are likely. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Lekima was located about 1,080km east-southeast of Taiwan's....

Typhoon Francisco likely to strike Korea on Tuesday

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:43:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

Typhoon Francisco is forecast to pass through the Korea n Peninsula after landing on the country's south coast on Tuesday night. The typhoon was moving northwest at a speed of 32 kilometers per hour from about 1,120 km east-southeast of Kagoshima, Japan , as of 3 p.m., the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said Sunday.

Typhoon Francisco Forecast to Make Landfall on Korean Peninsula Tuesday Night

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:20:00 +0200kbs-en (en)

Typhoon Francisco is forecast to make landfall on the Korea n Peninsula Tuesday night, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to much of the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration said on Monday that the season's eighth typhoon is expected to enter from Korea's southern coastal waters after traversing Japan 's Kyushu Island.

Heavy rains forecast in parts of China

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 11:07:00 +0200business-standard (en)

China's meteorological authority on Sunday said that heavy rains are forecast for parts of north China and Sichuan Province over the next three days. Parts of north China, including Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northeast China, and Sichuan Basin may see torrential rains from Sunday to Tuesday,....

Heavy rains forecast in China

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:53:00 +0200sinacom-en (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains are forecast in parts of north China and Sichuan Province over the next three days, China's meteorological authority said Sunday. Parts of north China, including Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northeast China, and Sichuan Basin will brace for torrential....

Extreme heat wave engulfs nation

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 09:42:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

Typhoon approaches, likely to hits southern coast on Tuesday night By Bahk Eun-ji The government issued an alert Saturday as the nation became engulfed in a scorching heat wave that is likely to continue for some time. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised its heat wave alert to "serious," the highest of the four-level advisory, as of 1 p.

Des pluies torrentielles attendues en Chine

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 09:32:00 +0200french.china.org.cn (fr)

De fortes pluies sont prévues dans certaines parties du nord de la Chine et de la province du Sichuan au cours des trois prochains jours, a déclaré dimanche l'autorité météorologique chinoise. Certaines parties du nord de la Chine, y compris la région autonome de Mongolie intérieure, le nord-est de....

Heavy rains forecast in China

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 09:26:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains are forecast in parts of north China and Sichuan Province over the next three days, China's meteorological authority said Sunday. Parts of north China, including Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northeast China, and Sichuan Basin will brace for torrential....

Heavy rains forecast in China

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 09:11:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains are forecast in parts of north China and Sichuan Province over the next three days, China's meteorological authority said Sunday. Parts of north China, including Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northeast China, and Sichuan Basin will brace for torrential....

Typhoon Francisco forecast to pass through Korean peninsula Aug 04. 2019

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 07:03:00 +0200nationmultimedia (en)

Typhoon Francisco forecast to pass through Korea n peninsula. Typhoon Francisco, the season's eighth typhoon, is forecast to land on South Korea's southern coast on Tuesday night, the weather agency said Sunday. The typhoon was moving northwest at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour from about 1,310....

News PAGASA: LPA may turn into tropical depression Hanna

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 01:36:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA (UPDATE) A low-pressure area (LPA) monitored off Catanduanes may develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said early Saturday. Weather specialist Gener Quitlong said the brewing storm will be named Hanna, the eight tropical cyclone to enter the country this year.

Brace for more monsoon rain, potential Hanna

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:25:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Brace for more monsoon rain, potential Hanna.

Official: PSS may continue double-session classes

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:54:00 +0200marianasvariety (en)

THE Public School System may continue its double-session class schedule in the first few months of school year 2019-2020, acting Education Commissioner Jackie Quitugua said. Earlier, the Board of Education approved the opening of classes in September to give more time for repairs of schools damaged by Typhoon Yutu.

Predicting Storm Surges, Flooding, and Tides to Help Coastal Communities

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:11:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

When weather systems threaten the coast, emergency responders rely on high-precision storm modeling systems and real-time data to accurately predict hurricane activity and flooding threats, collaborate with each other, and make critical decisions that will protect the lives and property of millions of U.