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Yagi has increased in strength and is now bringing wind speeds up to 130 mph near the eye. Parts of southern China are preparing for the arrival of Yagi on Friday morning by closing schools and delaying flights. All Hands and Hearts is monitoring Typhoon Yagi and its impacts.

On 2 September 2024, Tropical Cyclone Yagi made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, the Philippines. The cyclone, which traversed mainland Luzon, initially weakened but has since intensified into a typhoon. Forecasts predict that Yagi will reach peak intensity between late Friday and early Saturday. It is expected to pass by Hainan, China, before heading toward Northern Vietnam. All Hands and Hearts continues to monitor its path and impact.

On August 29, Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kyushu, Japan, bringing torrential rain and wind gusts up to 252 km/h (172 mph). The storm has caused widespread damage, flooding roads and halting transportation. Evacuation orders have been issued for five million people, with four deaths and at least 80 injuries reported. Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a rare “special warning” due to the severe risk of landslides and flooding. All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the situation.

The Arbaat Dam, north of Port Sudan, collapsed following severe rainfall and flooding, killing at least 60 people, with over 100 still missing. The dam’s failure, which supplied water to Port Sudan, has devastated nearby villages and displaced thousands. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities respond to the crisis. All Hands and Hearts will continue to monitor the situation.

Tropical Storm Hector continues to move westward but has become less organized over the past 12-24 hours. Hector will be moving over the cool wake of Hurricane Gilma, which could result in a more rapid weakening.

Tropical Storm Hone will continue its path away from the Hawaiian Islands and pass well north of Johnston Island tonight. Gradual weakening is anticipated over the next couple of days and Hone is forecast to be downgraded to a post-tropical low by Thursday and dissipate by Friday.

Rapid weakening of Hurricane Gilma is expected today, with steady weakening continuing after that. Gilma is forecast to be downgraded to a remnant low by Thursday night.

Hurricane Gilma continues to move toward the west near 8 mph. Although some weakening is expected over the next few days, Gilma is still forecasted to be a hurricane when it passes the central Pacific basin on Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Hector has formed in the Eastern Pacific. Hector is moving toward the west near 10 mph and has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. 

Hone passed just south of Hawaii’s Big Island over the weekend and brought heavy rain, strong winds and hazardous waves. The storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it moved through the area.