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Cyclone Mekunu closes in on Oman

Posted on 24 May, 2018 by Met Office Press Office

In the two months prior to the onset of the Indian monsoon in early June, cyclones occasionally form in the North Indian Ocean. This year so far has seen the formation of two cyclones in the region – Sagar and … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Melor bringing stormy weather to the Philippines

Posted on 14 December, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

After an extremely active northern hemisphere tropical cyclone season in 2015, the last couple of weeks have been very quiet. This is not unusual as the season often tails off in November and December. However, there has been a sting … Continue reading →

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Cyclone Phailin and more Pacific Typhoons

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

As per forecasts discussed in our blog last week, Cyclone Phailin struck the east coast of India over the weekend with winds estimated at near 130 mph. It brought a strong storm surge along the coast and more than 230 … Continue reading →

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Stormy days ahead in the Tropics

Posted on 23 August, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Whilst in the UK attention is focused on the weather for the coming Bank Holiday weekend, in the tropics it looks set to be a stormy few days ahead. Typhoon Tembin  has winds of over 100 mph and is set to make landfall … Continue reading →

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