Incorporation of the Binary Tropical Cyclone Effect into the DSAEF_LTP Model to Improve Heavy Rainfall Forecasting
Available online 12 September 2026
In binary tropical cyclone (BTC) systems, moisture transport from the accompanying cyclone (ATC) to the dominant cyclone (DTC)—defined as the cyclone closer to the rainfall center—along with a reduction...
Evaluation of Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential Estimates from Ocean Models in the Northern Indian Ocean using in-situ Observations
Available online 11 September 2026
Accurate estimation of Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential (TCHP) is critical for operational forecasting of tropical cyclone (TC) intensification in the Northern Indian Ocean (NIO). This study validates...
Impact of Horizontal Resolution on the Simulation of Super Typhoon Lekima (2019) in the GRIST Variable-Resolution Model
Available online 10 September 2026
This study assesses how horizontal resolution affects the simulation of Super Typhoon Lekima (2019) in the Global-Regional Integrated forecast SysTem (GRIST). Three global variable-resolution experiments,...
Application Research of Wind Profile Radar in Land Gale Forecast of Typhoon in Fujian Province
Available online 6 September 2026
This study employed wind profile radar data from inland stations in Fujian to analyze changes in characteristic quantities near the time of extreme winds for typhoons that made landfall or affected...
Generative Tropical Cyclone Wind Model by Artificial Intelligence Based on SAR Measurement
Available online 5 September 2026
Remote sensing provides indispensable observations for monitoring tropical cyclone (TC) surface winds, yet traditional numerical or parametric models often underestimate structural details and remain...
The Impact of Interactions Between Sea Surface Temperature and Tropical Cyclones on Fisheries Activities in the South China Sea
Available online 5 September 2026
This study integrates data on tropical cyclones, sea surface temperature (SST), and fishing activity derived from Automatic Identification System (AIS) records from 2013 to 2024. Using hotspot analysis,...
Forecasts Verification on Tropical Cyclone Precipitation Influencing China in 2022
Available online 3 September 2026
Using the TC precipitation database from the Yearbook of Tropical Cyclones (TCs) as the reference dataset, this study combines traditional statistical verification, error analysis, and the Object-Based...
Upper-Ocean Control on Cyclone Thane Evolution Near Landfall: Insights from Genesis Potential Indices and In-Situ Observations
Available online 24 August 2026
Tropical cyclone evolution near landfall is strongly influenced by coupled ocean–atmosphere interactions, particularly upper-ocean thermal structure and coastal ocean processes. While atmospheric Genesis...
Cyclone-Induced Tide–Surge–Wave Compound Flooding along the Bangladesh Coast: Delft3D–SWAN Modelling of Sidr, Amphan and Sitrang
Available online 31 July 2026
This study presents an integrated modelling approach to assess cyclone-induced tide–surge–wave compound flooding along the Bangladesh coast, focusing on Cyclones Sidr, Amphan and Sitrang. In this study,...
Adaptive Multi-Branch Generative Adversarial Network with Parallel Attention for Robust Tropical Cyclone Forecasting
Available online 31 July 2026
Accurate prediction of tropical cyclone (TC) wind fields is crucial for disaster mitigation, yet remains challenging, particularly for extreme events. Existing deep learning models often struggle to...
On the physical integrity of potential intensity theory
Available online 25 July 2026
Emanuel’s potential intensity theory is widely accepted as providing a useful upper bound on tropical cyclone intensity for both forecasting and climate assessment purposes. However, recent revised...
On the Onset Timing of Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification in the HWRF Model: Role of Upper Atmospheric Evolution
Available online 24 July 2026
The Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF) model has shown significant advancements in predicting tropical cyclone (TC) intensity and intensity changes over the past decades. However, forecasting...
Tropical Cyclone Patterns near Sri Lanka and Their Environmental Controls: A 45-Year Analysis (1980–2024)
Available online 24 July 2026
Tropical cyclones (TCs) are infrequent but potentially high-impact hazards for Sri Lanka. Using IBTrACS best-track data and ERA5 reanalysis for 1980–2024, a Sri Lanka-centered climatology was developed...
A study of low level turbulence impact to Hong Kong International Airport for the case Severe Tropical Storm Wutip in June 2025
Available online 23 July 2026
The characteristics of low level turbulence at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) under the influence of Severe Tropical Storm Wutip in June 2025 is studied. Multiple sources of turbulence observations...
Comparative Study of Precipitation Microphysical Characteristics of Heavy Rainfall from Landfalling Typhoons with Different Structures — A Case Study of Typhoon “In-Fa” and “Co-may”
Available online 22 July 2026
The formation and evolution of heavy rainfall associated with landfalling typhoons are closely related to their internal precipitation microphysical structures. However, the differences in precipitation...
In-Situ Observations and Storm Surge Impact Assessment of Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (2025) in Aurora Province, Philippines
Available online 18 July 2026
In situ observations during tropical cyclone (TC) landfall remain limited in the Philippines despite being one of the world's most tropical cyclone-prone countries. This study documents a storm-chasing...
Opportunities for Advancing the Understanding and Prediction of Typhoons in the South China Sea with Multi-aircraft Missions: Super Typhoon Ragasa (2025)
Available online 18 July 2026
A summary is provided of aircraft missions into Super Typhoon Ragasa (2025), the most intense typhoon of the 2025 season that impacted the Philippines and south China coast. The aircraft missions occurred...
Meteorological factors contributing to missed approaches of landing aircraft at Taibei Taoyuan International Airport during Severe Typhoon Podul in 2025
Available online 18 July 2026
When Severe Typhoon Podul affected southern Taiwan in mid-August 2025, a number of landing aircraft at Taoyuan International Airport in northern Taiwan conducted missed approaches (MAPs). This paper...
Assessing the Sensitivity of WRF Model Precipitation Simulation to Cumulus Convection Parameterization Schemes: A Comparative Study of Typhoon Lekima (2019) and Typhoon In-Fa (2021)
Available online 18 July 2026
A better understanding of landfalling tropical cyclone (LTC) precipitation is crucial for accurate severe weather forecasting. However, it remains uncertain whether explicit convection or cumulus parameterization...
The slab boundary layer model underpinning the boundary layer control of translating tropical cyclones: comparison with an idealized three-dimensional numerical simulation
Available online 16 July 2026
An oft quoted benchmark for understanding the pattern of boundary-layer induced vertical motion in a translating tropical cyclone is based on approximate solutions for a steady slab boundary layer beneath...
Evaluation of rainfall characteristics and intensity of tropical cyclones from global and regional reanalysis products over the North Indian Ocean
Available online 13 July 2026
Accurate estimation and prediction of rainfall during the tropical cyclones (TCs) are vital for disaster preparedness and inundation modeling. Reanalysis products provide an opportunity to understand...
Performance of Tropical Cyclone Forecasts in the Western North Pacific in 2025. Part Ⅰ: Track and Intensity
June 2026
This study evaluates the performance of operational tropical cyclone (TC) track and intensity forecasts over the western North Pacific (WNP) during the 2025 season. The 2025 WNP TC season was very active,...
Dominant Modes of Tropical Cyclone Activity in the Philippines
June 2026
Tropical cyclone (TC) activity over the Philippines is influenced by large-scale variability across the western North Pacific (WNP), yet basin-wide analyses may obscure subregional patterns relevant...
Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness for the Increasing Tropical Cyclone Risk – Hong Kong Perspective
June 2026
Tropical cyclones (TCs) are one of the most destructive weather systems. Various hazards associated with TCs, such as extreme winds, heavy rain, storm surge and flooding, can incur multiple casualties...
Observational and Forecasting Aspects of Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong
June 2026
Super Typhoon Ragasa in September 2025 ranked the second-strongest tropical cyclone (TC) in the South China Sea since records began in 1950. Its closest approach to Hong Kong was only about 120 km yet...