Hurricane Tracker Shows Typhoon Choi-wan Triggering Tropical Storm Warning Near Tinian
Hurricane tracker reports confirm that Typhoon Choi-wan continues to drive a Tropical Storm Warning for Tinian and Saipan coastal waters, where southwest winds reach 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas of 13 to 16 feet until further notice.
Pacific Tropical Storm Warning from Typhoon Choi-wan
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Tinian Coastal Waters and Saipan Coastal Waters. [1] Southwest winds to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 16 feet are expected until further notice. [1] Typhoon Choi-wan (26W) will continue strengthening as it moves northeast away from the Marianas, keeping Tinian and Saipan within the tropical storm-force winds. [1] Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. [1]
Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding in Greece
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across the southern Aegean on Saturday, with severe weather expected to continue until midday Sunday. [4] Crete is expected to see locally heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout Saturday, with conditions gradually improving from late at night. [4] An orange warning is in effect for the Dodecanese, particularly its southernmost areas, where severe weather is expected from midday Saturday until midday Sunday. [4] Northeasterly gales of force 8 to 9 are also forecast in parts of the Aegean on Saturday, although they are expected to weaken from the afternoon. [4] Severe weather caused problems overnight in several parts of Crete, particularly in Ferma and Makry Gialos in the east of the island. [4] Firefighters rescued 23 people from vehicles and homes, while the Fire Department received dozens of calls to pump water from flooded properties. [4] Serious problems were also reported in Flamouriana, in the municipality of Agios Nikolaos, where large volumes of water carried debris onto roads. [4] The situation has improved in Zoniana and mountainous Mylopotamos in Rethymno, which were among the areas hardest hit over the previous two days. [4] Emergency crews remain on standby as authorities continue to monitor conditions. [4] Ferry services from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio remain suspended until Saturday 12 noon due to the bad weather. [4]
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across southern Aegean and Crete. — Source: ekathimerini
Record Lightning Strikes and Flooding in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City recorded 3,810 lightning strikes during heavy thunderstorms on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, including more than 2,000 ground strikes. [5] Data from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment showed the city experienced 2,573 lightning strikes during heavy rain on Sept. 30. [5] This included 1,457 ground strikes, with the remainder occurring within the clouds. [5] On Oct. 1, another 1,237 lightning strikes were recorded across the city. [5] Nearly half of these hit the ground during heavy downpours between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. [5] Thunderstorms were concentrated mainly in the city's northwest and southeast, including the former areas of Binh Duong, Cu Chi, and Binh Chanh. [5] The widespread rain on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 also caused severe flooding in many parts of HCMC. [5] Affected areas included Phan Huy Ich Street, roads around Thu Duc Market, the former Go Vap District, and the expat hub of Thao Dien, with water rising over one meter in some locations. [5] Heavy downpours during rush hour caused severe congestion at the Hang Xanh Roundabout, around the Ba Son Bridge in the city center, and on roads connecting to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. [5] The severe weather forced numerous flights arriving in Ho Chi Minh City to circle, divert, or delay their landings. [5]
Ongoing River Flooding in Colorado
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for the Purgatoire River near Las Animas affecting Bent County. [3] The Flood Warning is extended for the Purgatoire River near Purgatoire R near Las Animas. [3] Minor flooding is forecast until Sunday afternoon. [3] At 9.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas. [3]
Climate Change Threats to Global Heritage Sites
Unesco World Heritage sites in France and around the world are under threat from the climate crisis. [2] From ancient cities to medieval abbeys, floods, droughts, rising seas and wildfires are putting humanity’s most precious cultural heritage at risk. [2] A recent study published by France's EDHEC Climate Institute lists the 10 sites in the country most endangered by extreme weather that is being exacerbated by climate change. [2] At the top of the list is the 12th-century Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy. [2] The study identified flooding as the main threat to France’s cultural heritage. [2] One in three Unesco-listed sites in France will be endangered by floods by 2050 – including Avignon, the City of the Popes on the banks of the Rhône, and Mont Saint-Michel. [2] Another study, carried out two years ago by Climate X, a UK-based climate risk data and analytics platform, identified the 50 most endangered Unesco sites. [2] Topping the list is the 9th-century Subak irrigation system for Bali's terraced rice fields. [2] China's Quanzhou, the global maritime trade hub and starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, is also under threat. [2] On the African continent, Timbuktu is endangered by the encroaching desert and sandstorms. [2] Further south in Mali, Djenné's 2,000 mud-brick houses are cracking under the strain of drought and high-quality clay for their upkeep is becoming increasingly scarce. [2]
Broader Severe Weather Patterns
Multiple regions worldwide are experiencing severe weather, including tropical storm warnings near Tinian and Saipan from Typhoon Choi-wan, heavy rain and thunderstorms in southern Greece and Vietnam, and flooding in Colorado. [1] [4] [5] [3] Hurricane tracker updates link these events to broader patterns of extreme conditions. Typhoon Choi-wan continues strengthening as it moves northeast, sustaining the tropical storm warning in the Pacific. [1] In Greece, an orange warning covers the Dodecanese with northeasterly gales of force 8 to 9. [4] Ho Chi Minh City saw 3,810 lightning strikes over two days amid flooding over one meter deep. [5] Minor flooding continues on the Purgatoire River near Las Animas until Sunday afternoon. [3] Unesco World Heritage sites globally face increasing threats from climate-exacerbated extreme weather such as floods, droughts, rising seas, and wildfires. [2]
What to watch next: Typhoon Choi-wan will continue strengthening as it moves northeast away from the Marianas, while severe weather in Greece is expected to continue until midday Sunday and minor flooding on the Purgatoire River is forecast until Sunday afternoon.
