Author name: Robert Speta

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 […]

The Philippines is bracing for increased rainfall and potential localized flooding as a tropical wave interacts with easterlies and the northeast monsoon. This combination of weather systems is bringing wet conditions to parts of Mindanao, the Visayas, and southeastern Luzon. While a full-fledged tropical cyclone is not expected, the persistent rains present challenges for many