Orographic influences on precipitation: Typhoons Sepat and Wipha (2007) encounter Taiwan

Sources: Brandon Kerns - University of Utah and Digital Typhoon Database

 

MODIS satellite image of Taiwan

 

Typhoon Sepat

 

Radar reflectivity mosaic: 0200 TST 18 August 2007

 

Storm Track

 

Taiwan accumulated precipitation (mm):  17-18 August 2007

 

Typhoon Wipha

 

Storm Track

 

Accumulated precipitation (mm): 18 September 2007