Green notification for tropical cyclone TWENTYSIX-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 204 km/h) TWENTYSIX-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Northern Mariana Islands (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
A tropical cyclone named TWENTYSIX-26 has formed near the Northern Mariana Islands in the Northwest Pacific. It is currently moving over open water, meaning no people are expected to be affected by its strongest winds.
What is a cyclone? Cyclones are massive, spinning storms that form over warm ocean waters. Heat from the sea powers the storm, causing moist air to rise and create clouds. As the Earth rotates, these clouds begin to spin around a calm center called the eye, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Stay informed by listening to local weather reports and ensure your family emergency kit has water, flashlights, and extra batteries ready.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) — European Union, CC BY 4.0.
