US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Northern Marianas and Guam, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed the U.S. Northern Marianas and Guam in the western Pacific Ocean before daybreak on Wednesday, April 15, bringing high winds, storm surge, and flooding rainfall as the planet's strongest tropical cyclone of 2026 so far. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for the area.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 8

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 7

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 6

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 5

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 4

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 3

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

Taiwan: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead of Landfall

The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning on Tuesday, November 11, as Typhoon Fung-wong approached southern Taiwan. Mass evacuations were carried out for residents in the eastern part of the country, with the storm expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung or Pingtung by Wednesday evening or night. This video shows flooding situation on Yangjin Highway in New Taipei City.

Torrential rain in the Izu Island chain

Torrential rain in the Izu Island chain

Heavy rain hits the town of Hachijo on Hachijo Island, south of Tokyo, on Oct. 9, 2025, where a special heavy rain warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency with Typhoon Halong approaching.

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Waves crash against a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Waves crash against a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Waves crash against a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Members of Civil Aid Service patrol along a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

A man takes photos of a wave by a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macau: Aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans.

RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brough hurricane-force winds as it passed south of the city on Wednesday, September 24, prompting school closures and travel disruptions. Streets were largely deserted, waves taller than lampposts battered the promenades, hundreds of flights at Hong Kong International Airport were canceled The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 8

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 7

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 6

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead. The video shows streetlights swaying in the strong wind and a ventilation fan spinning rapidly.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 5

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Hong Kong: Huge Waves Pound Coastline as Typhoon Ragasa Sweeps Past

Huge waves crashed along the Hong Kong shoreline on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa passed south of the city, bringing hurricane-force winds.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 4

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 2

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Macau: Super Typhoon Ragasa Brings Hurricane-Force Winds and Heavy Rain

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans. Ragasa is expected to make landfall in western Guangdong Province in the afternoon.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 3

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 14

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 13

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 11

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 12

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 9

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 10

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 6

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 7

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 5

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 8

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. This video shows flooded streets and water bursting out of a manhole.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 4

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 3

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

Japan: Typhoon Lingling Brings Heavy Rain, Damage to Kagoshima

Typhoon Lingling made landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture on the evening of Thursday, August 21, bringing heavy rain and widespread damage across Kyushu. Flooding and landslides were reported in multiple areas. The Otani River in Kawanabe Town overflowed, inundating roads and vehicles, while Ichikikushikino City saw at least five landslides near residential zones, prompting evacuation orders. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain emergency warnings for Kirishima City and landslide alerts throughout Kagoshima, with local authorities enforcing evacuations in affected areas.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Typhoon Co-may Hit Shanghai

Citizens and tourists watch the rising water level of the river caused by typhoon Co-may outside the warning area of Shiliupu Pier in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2025.