Typhoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe swelters
Summary
Typhoon Jangmi is expected to pass near Okinawa, Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that could cause flooding and landslides. At the same time, southern Australia faces storms and strong winds, while southern Europe experiences unusually high temperatures for early June.Key Facts
- Typhoon Jangmi formed in the Philippine Sea within a large, slow-rotating weather system called a monsoonal gyre.
- The typhoon was moving at 10 mph with winds sustained at 67 mph and gusts up to 100 mph early Monday morning.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts the storm’s pressure will drop and winds will intensify, reaching up to 70 mph sustained and 110 mph gusts.
- Residents near Okinawa have been warned about risks like flooding, storm surges, and landslides.
- Southern Australia is expecting strong winds up to 80 mph and possible snow in some areas due to a low-pressure weather system.
- Australia’s recent storms affected Western Australia and are forecast to move towards Victoria.
- Southern Europe, especially southern Spain, is facing heat waves with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius above average, reaching up to 40°C.
- This high heat is unusual for early June but is linked to lingering high-pressure weather conditions over southern Europe.
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