Philippines recovers from Typhoons Toraji, Yinxing as Usagi, Man-yi approach
Typhoon Man-yi will likely be the 4th tropical impact on the Philippines in 10 days.
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AccuWeather meteorologists say the Western Pacific Ocean is experiencing a surge in tropical activity this week. On Monday , four storms stretched from Vietnam to the Mariana Islands. After two typhoons hit the Philippines Thursday and Monday, two additional typhoons are poised to potentially impact the area late this week and early next week.
The previous three storms -- Typhoon Yinxing, Typhoon Kong-rey and Tropical Storm Trami -- left more than 160 people dead and affected over 9 million people in the Philippines with extreme flooding, according to The Associated Press
Rapidly intensifying Typhoon Usagi will approach the Philippines
Typhoon Usagi, known as Ofel in the Philippines, is rapidly intensifying Wednesday evening over the Philippine Sea and is moving to the west-northwest with additional strengthening expected before passing over or near northeastern Luzon on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Usagi/Ofel is expected to produce rainfall up to 12 inches (300 mm) with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 18 inches (450 mm) across northern Luzon as well as southern and parts of eastern Taiwan Thursday, Nov. 14, into Saturday, Nov. 16. This rainfall can produce flooding, mudslides and transportation delays
Usagi can impact northeastern Luzon in the northern Philippines as at least a Category 2 hurricane equivalent (96-109 mph/154-176 km/h) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Usagi/Ofel is expected to produce wind gusts to 120 mph (190 km/h) with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 140 mph (225 km/h) across northern and eastern Luzon Thursday, Nov. 14, into Friday, Nov. 15. These winds can produce power outages, structural damage and logistical delays.
Due to the expected rain and wind, Usagi/Ofel is a 2 on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale in the Philippines.
Tropical Storm Man-yi moves toward the Philippines early next week
After Usagi, Tropical Storm Man-yi will continue to strengthen as it tracks westward over the next several days and should become a typhoon later Thursday or Friday.
Tropical Storm Man-yi now looks to track toward the west-northwest this weekend with landfall possible in Luzon on Sunday as a Category 3 hurricane equivalent (110-129 mph/178-207 km/h) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. However, the typhoon can peak as a Category 4 hurricane equivalent (130-157 mph/209-252 km/h) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale this weekend.
Man-yi is expected to produce rainfall up to 12 inches (300 mm) across Luzon Sunday, Nov. 17, and Monday, Nov. 18, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™of 18 inches (450 mm). This rain can result in additional flooding, mudslides and transportation delays.
The storm can produce wind gusts to 120 mph (190 km/h) across Luzon with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 140 mph (225 km/h) Sunday through Monday. These winds can produce power outages, structural damage and logistical delays.
Due to the expected rain and wind, Man-yi will be a 3 on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale in the Philippines.
If Man-yi impacts the northern Philippines, it would make for four tropical impacts on the area in 10 days.
Typhoon Toraji fading over South China Sea
Typhoon Toraji, known as Nika in the Philippines, made landfall in the northern province of Aurora in the Philippines Monday morning.
Tropical Storm Toraji is slowing and turning westward with an eventual turn to the southwest expected Thursday night, Nov. 14, or early Friday, Nov. 15. Toraji will continue to lose wind intensity over the next couple of days.
The storm should remain far enough offshore to have no significant impacts on southern China or any other landmasses.
Rescuers ferry stranded residents from their flooded houses at a village in Ilagan town, Isabela province on November 12, 2024, a day after Typhoon Toraji hit the province. The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on November 12 as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago, days after thousands were evacuated ahead of Typhoon Toraji. (Photo by Villamor VISAYA / AFP) (Photo by VILLAMOR VISAYA/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Yinxing fades into Vietnam
Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, is fading over southern Vietnam. The storm made landfall in the Philippines as a violent typhoon last Thursday, Nov. 7.
A resident carries her belongings as they evacuate their homes along a swollen river, following heavy rains from Typhoon Toraji in Ilagan City, Isabela province, northern Philippines, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Noel Celis)
How unusual is this activity?
The Philippines is impacted by an average of 20 typhoons a year. So far this year, they have been hit by eight storms. Although the previous three typhoon seasons were below normal in the Western Pacific, this year is not, with 25 storms so far this season that have caused $25.2 billion in damage, ranking this season the fifth most expensive.
AccuWeather Lead International Expert Jason Nicholls contributed to this report.
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