Typhoon Opal

  • Released Thursday, January 1st, 1998
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 2:00PM
  • ID: 173

An animation of Typhoon Opal approaching Japan from GMS 5 imagery. Note that prevailing winds blowing from China toward Japan are instrumental in keeping the typhoon away from the mainland.

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