Hurricane Tracker Shows Pilandok Intensifying East of Philippines While Heavy Rain Floods South Korea
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, a tropical depression and snow are producing hazardous weather across South Korea, the central United States, the Philippines and New Zealand. A hurricane tracker update highlights Tropical Depression Pilandok as it intensifies east of the Philippines amid these widespread conditions.
Heavy Rain and Flooding Hit South Korea
Heavy rain swept across South Korea on Monday, with parts of the southwest recording more than 200 millimeters of rain and another round of intense downpours expected in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province and the North and South Chungcheong provinces later in the day. [1] As of 10 a.m., heavy rain warnings were in effect for parts of the Chungcheong and western Jeolla regions. [1] Rain was falling at rates of 20 to 50 mm per hour in western North Jeolla Province, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. [1] From just after midnight on Sunday to Monday morning, Nakweoldo in Yeonggwang, South Jeolla Province, had received 552 mm of rain. [1] Sangha in Gochang County recorded 237 mm, while Julpo in Buan County received 212.5 mm. [1] The rain was caused by a stationary front formed between hot, humid air along the edge of the North Pacific high-pressure system to the south and a low-pressure circulation to the north. [1] The KMA said humid air had strengthened rain clouds near the west coast of the Jeolla region, delaying the development of heavier rain over Greater Seoul, Gangwon Province and the Chungcheong region. [1] Intense rain was expected to redevelop Monday afternoon across southern Gyeonggi Province, the southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and North Chungcheong Province. [1] Those areas could receive 20 to 30 mm per hour, accompanied by gusty winds, thunder and lightning. [1] Parts of South Chungcheong and western North Jeolla provinces could see rates exceeding 50 mm per hour. [1] On Monday and Tuesday, western South Chungcheong Province is forecast to receive 50 to 100 mm of rain, with more than 150 mm possible in some areas. [1] Daejeon, Sejong, eastern South Chungcheong Province and North Chungcheong Province are expected to receive 30 to 80 mm. [1] Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province are forecast to receive 20 to 60 mm, with more than 80 mm possible in southern Gyeonggi Province and the southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province. [1] Western North Jeolla Province could receive 20 to 80 mm on Monday, with more than 120 mm possible along the coast. [1] Northern and central parts of North Gyeongsang Province, as well as Ulleungdo and Dokdo, are forecast to receive 20 to 60 mm. [1] Scattered showers are also expected across southern regions and Jeju Island on Monday afternoon and evening. [1] Rain is largely expected to end in southern regions and on Jeju Island on Monday night. [1] It will continue in much of Greater Seoul, Gangwon Province and the Chungcheong region through Tuesday morning and may persist into the afternoon in eastern Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Province. [1] The KMA warned of possible landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen streams and traffic disruptions following repeated heavy rain over the weekend. [1] Monday’s daytime highs are forecast to range from 24 to 34 degrees Celsius. [1] Southern regions and Jeju Island are expected to remain humid, with apparent temperatures reaching around 33 C. [1] Strong swells are also expected along the east coast, with waves potentially washing over rocks and breakwaters. [1] The KMA advised people to stay away from coastal areas. [1]
Severe Thunderstorms Strike U.S. Plains
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Nelson County, North Dakota. [2] At 1041 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Southam to near Red Willow Lake, moving northeast at 40 mph. [2] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts. [2] The source was radar indicated. [2] At 10:33 pm CDT, 55 mph wind gust was reported 8 mile north of McHenry in eastern Eddy County. [2] The impact includes expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [2] Locations impacted include Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Aneta, Petersburg, Tolna, and Pekin. [2] A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Kearny County, Kansas. [3] At 1037 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lakin, moving east at 30 mph. [3] The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. [3] The source was radar indicated. [3] The impact includes expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [3] Locations impacted include Lakin. [3]
Tropical Depression Pilandok and Southwest Monsoon Affect Philippines
Tropical Depression Pilandok has slightly intensified on Monday morning as it meanders over the Philippine Sea, with a hurricane tracker showing its position 1,120 km east of extreme Northern Luzon. [4] In its 5 am bulletin on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said Pilandok was located 1,120 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon and is almost stationary, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. [4] Pilandok will briefly intensify into a tropical storm by Tuesday afternoon, then weaken into a tropical depression by Wednesday morning and maintain that strength for the rest of its forecast period. [4] Still less likely to make landfall as it remains far from the Philippine landmass, Pilandok will move generally north northwestward and is seen to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Wednesday evening, September 2, or Thursday early morning, September 3. [4] Aside from Pilandok, PAGASA is monitoring two other low pressure areas outside of PAR, which have since developed into tropical depressions. [4] The first is Tropical Depression Saudel, which redeveloped into a tropical depression. [4] It is currently 1,180 km west of extreme Northern Luzon, moving southward at 15 km/h with winds of 45 km/h and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. [4] The second is another tropical depression, still unnamed as it is outside PAR, which was located 485 km west northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, moving north northeastward at 15 km/h with winds of 45 km/h and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. [4] These tropical depressions are enhancing the southwest monsoon or habagat, which is affecting Luzon and Western Visayas. [4] The southwest monsoon is bringing monsoon rain to Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga, and occasional rain to the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan. [4] Meanwhile, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, the rest of Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, and Antique; and isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in the rest of Luzon, Negros Island Region, and the rest of Western Visayas. [4] PAGASA also issued the following heavy rainfall outlook for the next three days due to the enhanced southwest monsoon: on Monday heavy to intense rain of 100-200 mm in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Abra, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga. [4] Moderate to heavy rain of 50-100 mm on Monday in Batanes, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan. [4] On Tuesday heavy to intense rain of 100-200 mm in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, and Bataan. [4] Moderate to heavy rain of 50-100 mm on Tuesday in Pangasinan, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Batanes, Tarlac, and Pampanga. [4] On Wednesday heavy to intense rain of 100-200 mm in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, and Benguet. [4] Moderate to heavy rain of 50-100 mm on Wednesday in Batanes, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, La Union, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, and Bataan. [4] PAGASA warned against flash floods and landslides in these areas. [4] The enhanced southwest monsoon is also bringing strong to gale-force gusts over most of the country on Monday and over most of Luzon and Visayas plus additional areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. [4] Moderate to very rough seas will also persist in multiple seaboard areas. [4]
Snow and Gales Disrupt New Zealand’s Otago Region
The final day of winter will bow out with an icy sting as low-level snow, hail and severe gales sweep through parts of the country. [5] Snow has closed several roads in the Otago region this morning, including Dunedin, leaving motorists stuck in freezing temperatures. [5] State Highway 87 from Outram has been closed as vehicles become stuck. [5]
Broader Global Severe Weather Context
These events illustrate concurrent hazardous conditions reported from separate regions on the same day. [1][2][3][4][5] Rainfall totals and forecasts in South Korea align with active stationary front dynamics. [1] Thunderstorm warnings in the U.S. Plains detail specific wind and hail hazards with radar confirmation. [2][3] The Philippines faces enhanced monsoon effects alongside Pilandok’s tracked path. [4] New Zealand reports wintry disruptions on the final day of winter. [5] Each set of conditions stems from independent meteorological features documented in official alerts and bulletins.
What to watch next: Pilandok is forecast to briefly become a tropical storm before weakening while the southwest monsoon continues to bring heavy to intense rain to parts of Luzon through Wednesday.
