VERACRUZ, Mexico – Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico’s Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms and forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people. Once over land, Marco quickly weakened to …
Category Archive: Typhoon
Typhoon Higos Hits China
Typhoon Higos, the 17th tropical storm of 2008, hit China’s southern Hainan island on Friday evening, and moved on towards the mainland. it was forecast to weaken, and move northwest towards the coastal areas of western Guangdong Province. Higos was …
Taiwan may face fourth straight typhoon weekend
Those who have outdoor or travel plans this weekend may want to reconsider. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday that a low-pressure system near Guam has been upgraded to a tropical storm and may approach Taiwan this weekend. The …
Typhoon leaves two dead, closes markets in Taiwan
TAIPEI (AFP) — Typhoon Jangmi lashed Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds Monday as it moved offshore, leaving two dead and forcing the closure of schools, offices and financial markets, officials said. A further 58 people were reported to …
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Jangmi
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan authorities have issued a sea and land warning as a powerful typhoon barrels toward the island. The Central Weather Bureau urged residents in eastern and northern Taiwan on Saturday to beware of strong winds and …