Francisco blooms in West Pacific Ocean, where waters are set to bring multiple threats into next week

By Eric Leister, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

By Courtney Spamer, AccuWeather meteorologist

It has been more than five months since the last typhoon roamed the western Pacific Ocean; however, that streak may come to an end in early August.

Two distinct areas will be the potential breeding grounds for additional tropical cyclones across the basin into next week.

Tropical Storm Francisco formed over the open waters of the West Pacific on Friday, in an area of warm waters east of the Philippines and south of Japan.

As Francisco moves through an area that is quite conducive for tropical development with a combination of very warm ocean water and light to moderate wind shear. It is likely to reach typhoon strength by early next week.

The waters are condusive to several storms developing in this region. Any tropical system developing will be capable of significant strengthening and may become a typhoon or even a super typhoon.

Due to the uncertainty of exactly how many tropical cyclones will form during this time, several locations should be on alert for tropical impacts into next week. Anyone with interests in the Philippines, Taiwan, eastern China, Japan and South Korea should closely monitor this situation.

As Francisco drifts towards land, boating and shipping interests should be prepared for rougher seas and gusty winds in the vicinity of Francisco.

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Meanwhile, another tropical cyclone could brew on the heels of Wipha which developed in the South China Sea earlier this week.

While Wipha continues to bring flooding rainfall to southern China and Vietnam through the weekend, the original development spot of Wipha could be home to a new tropical cyclone again next week.

The atmospheric and water conditions in place over the South China Sea as were there just a week ago, making it a breeding ground for more tropical systems.

It's possible that any system moving through this area could strengthen into a tropical storm or typhoon, depending on how long it remains over the open water.

With a similar weather pattern to that of the past week, it is possible that any new cyclone could follow a similar track as Wipha. Another round of heavy rainfall across southeastern China and northern Vietnam shortly after Wipha could lead to devastating flooding and a high risk for mudslides.

Strong winds may impact areas with already saturated ground, which would make those areas more susceptible to tree damage, potentially resulting in power outages and damage to homes and property.

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