Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Atlantic Ocean: Invest 95L is an area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean that has the potential for further tropical development.

In the eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane Fabio is located about 735 mi...1180 km wsw of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds...105 mph...165 km/h. Present movement...wnw or 300 degrees at 15 mph...24 km/h.

In the western Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm (ts) 09w (Prapiroon), located approximately 314 nm west-southwest of Misawa, Japan, is tracking northeastward at 21 knots.

Tropical depression 10w (Ten), located approximately 93 nm southeast of Hagatna, Guam, is tracking north-northwestward at 07 knots.

NewsBytes:

Ivory Coast - Update - Heavy floods triggered by torrential rains on 18 June killed at least 18 people in the commercial capital Abidjan. Flood waters rose up to 2.5 metres high, inundating houses and destroying property across six neighbourhoods in the coastal city. Rescue teams saved 115 people. Several people were forced to seek refuge with other families. A few of them have returned to their homes. The authorities plan to demolish structures in flood-prone areas and compensate the owners. Deadly floods are common during the rainy season that runs from June to October.

Pennsylvania, USA - The region around Pittsburgh has started to recover from the floodwaters that decimated parts of Allegheny County Monday night. At the storm's worst, numerous roads were closed, more than 15,000 people were without power and swift-water rescuers raced to get to stranded cars and people — including as many as 100 cars stuck in floodwaters on Route 28, officials said.