Super Typhoon Ragasa, strongest so far this year, 2025

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Super Typhoon Ragasa is currently the strongest storm of 2025, with wind speeds reaching 267 kph (165 mph) and causing significant rainfall and evacuations in the northern Philippines. The typhoon is expected to impact Hong Kong by Wednesday. Factors contributing to its intensity include minimal wind shear, high sea surface temperatures near 30°C, and strong storm outflow. Comparisons are made between Ragasa and seasonal hurricanes, highlighting concerns about climate change and its effects on storm patterns. The discussion emphasizes the increasing severity of storms and the potential risks associated with global warming.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest on earth this year
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/world/video/super-typhoon-ragasa-philippines-hong-kong-ldn-digvid

With wind speeds of 267 kph (165 mph) Super Typhoon Ragasa has brought torrential rain and forced thousands to evacuate. The hurricane swept through the northern Philippines on Monday and is forecast to reach Hong Kong by Wednesday.

https://apnews.com/article/typhoon-...g-kong-china-57f9409705d52e077062a3b17b05fb2f


https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/canada-meet-strongest-storm-earth-191713965.html

Why is it so strong?​

There are a few reasons why Ragasa has grown to its monstrous strength.
  • The storm has almost no wind shear to disrupt the storm’s core.
  • Sea surface temperatures are near 30°C
  • Healthy storm outflow in all directions (storm symmetry)
 
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