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Dolphin Reaches Cat 5 Near the Date Line Amid El Niño-Driven Pacific Burst
science27 days ago

Dolphin Reaches Cat 5 Near the Date Line Amid El Niño-Driven Pacific Burst

Historic Super Typhoon Dolphin intensified to 165 mph winds and a 910 mb pressure to become the fifth Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, strongest typhoon on record to develop so close to the International Date Line and tied to a strong El Niño. It poses no immediate land threat through the weekend but could affect the Ogasawara Islands and approach the East China Sea next week, with winds expanding as it slows weakening to Cat 2–1. The event underscores El Niño’s boost to Pacific typhoon activity and fits long-term trends of increasing Cat 4–5 storms in a warming climate.

via Yale Climate Connections|
#category-5#dolphin#el-nino
Bavi Reaches Cat 5, Aims at Saipan and Tinian as 2026's Third Major Typhoon
weather1 month ago

Bavi Reaches Cat 5, Aims at Saipan and Tinian as 2026's Third Major Typhoon

Typhoon Bavi rapidly intensified into 2026’s third Category 5 storm, reaching about 160 mph and threatening the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands (Tinian and Saipan) with catastrophic winds; JTWC forecast a peak near 175 mph before an eyewall replacement cycle may weaken it, with landfall near the Marianas possible this weekend. After passing the islands, Bavi is expected to move west-northwest toward Taiwan or China by July 10–11. The event occurs in a warming-El Niño–driven regime that has seen more Cat 4–5 tropical cyclones globally.

via Yale Climate Connections|
#bavi#category-5#el-nino
First 2026 Cat 5: Horacio forms in remote Indian Ocean
science-and-environment6 months ago

First 2026 Cat 5: Horacio forms in remote Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Horacio became the world’s first Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, peaking at 160 mph over warm South Indian Ocean waters; it poses no land threat and is expected to weaken as it moves into cooler waters and higher wind shear, a reminder that climate change may drive a higher share of storms to Category 4–5 strength.

via Yale Climate Connections|
#category-5#climate-change#horacio
Taiwan to upgrade Nipah to Category 5 notifiable disease after India outbreak
health7 months ago

Taiwan to upgrade Nipah to Category 5 notifiable disease after India outbreak

Taiwan's CDC proposed upgrading Nipah virus to Category 5, a notifiable disease requiring immediate reporting and special controls; the proposal, released Jan 16, is open for 60 days of public comment and would follow India's Nipah outbreak in West Bengal. Nipah has been under Taiwan's priority surveillance since 2018, and globally has had about 750 reported cases with roughly a 58% fatality rate. Taiwan maintains a Level 2 yellow travel alert for Kerala, India, with advisories to be updated as the outbreak evolves. Nipah spreads from bats and animals, can contaminate foods like raw coconut juice, and has limited human-to-human transmission, with symptoms ranging from mild to fatal encephalitis.

via Focus Taiwan|
#category-5#health#india-nipah-outbreak
Hurricane Erin Rapidly Intensifies and Impacts Caribbean as It Weakens to Category 3
weather1 year ago

Hurricane Erin Rapidly Intensifies and Impacts Caribbean as It Weakens to Category 3

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic, marking one of the fastest intensifications on record, likely influenced by global warming, and is expected to weaken but grow in size as it passes north of Caribbean islands, posing risks of heavy rain, flooding, and rough seas in the region and along the US East Coast.

via CNN|
#atlantic-hurricane#category-5#climate-change
Hurricane Erin's Rapid Intensification and U.S. Virgin Islands Port Preparations
weather1 year ago

Hurricane Erin's Rapid Intensification and U.S. Virgin Islands Port Preparations

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, rapidly intensified into a Category 5 cyclone before weakening slightly to Category 4, impacting the northern Caribbean with heavy rain and potential flooding, while a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Turks and Caicos. The season has seen four tropical storms so far, with more development possible in the Atlantic.

via New York Post|
#caribbean#category-4#category-5
Hurricane Erin Reaches Rare Category 5, Threatening U.S. Coastlines
weather1 year ago

Hurricane Erin Reaches Rare Category 5, Threatening U.S. Coastlines

Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm near Puerto Rico, with winds reaching 160 mph, and is expected to impact the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and potentially the U.S. East Coast, while also raising concerns about wildfires due to dry conditions and strong winds.

via Reuters|
#atlantic-season#category-5#hurricane-erin
"Hurricane Otis: Unprecedented Power Surge Amplifies Climate Change Concerns"
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Hurricane Otis: Unprecedented Power Surge Amplifies Climate Change Concerns"

Hurricane Otis, one of the strongest storms to hit Mexico, made landfall in Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds, causing widespread devastation. The storm knocked over trees, flooded streets, triggered landslides, and left many areas without power or cellphone service. The full extent of damages and potential injuries and deaths is unclear due to communication disruptions. Videos and photos showed hotels, restaurants, and bridges underwater, with buildings and structures damaged. The storm has since dissipated, but residual rain may lead to more flooding and mudslides.

via USA TODAY|
#acapulco#category-5#devastation