Unusual Cluster of Three Tropical Storms Forms in Western Pacific

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Published: 2026-10-06
Category: weather
Source: The Japan Times (citing Japan Meteorological Agency)
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The Western Pacific is currently experiencing a rare simultaneous occurrence of three active tropical systems: Typhoons Choi-wan and Nolo, and Tropical Storm Koguma. This unusual October clustering, the first in five years, is generating high waves around parts of Japan. Typhoon Choi-wan is forecast to move northeast off Japan's coast without making landfall.

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