Nepartak (Butchoy) Hits Super Typhoon Status – Heading Directly Toward Taiwan

Asia-Pacific Region:  The first category 5-equivalent storm of the northwest pacific typhoon season, Super Typhoon Nepartak (locally known as Butchoy) has reached sustained winds of 160 mph (257 kph) with gusts of 195 mph (314 kph). To give a point of reference, the Region’s strongest storm of record, Super Typhoon Haiyan (November 7, 2013) had […]