The Philippine Sea could see a named storm system in the coming week as meteorological conditions hint at tropical development. While questions remain about its strength and specific impacts, early forecasts suggest that communities in the Philippines—especially those in eastern Visayas and northeastern Mindanao—should prepare for heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Here’s what we know

The Western Pacific is home to some of the strongest typhoons on Earth, yet the region has lacked consistent reconnaissance flights for the past 30 years. These missions, once conducted by the U.S. Air Force’s 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, played a critical role in accurately measuring typhoon intensity. Meteorologist are calling for their return, citing