Tropical Cyclone Mocha formed on May 10th, 2023 in the Bay of Bengal. Mocha gradually strengthened into an extremely powerful storm with sustained winds of 161 mph.
Mocha is forecast to bring significant impacts to parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Satellite animations of this event:
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Cyclone Mocha's Journey across the Bay of Bengal
Description:
A multi-day view of Cyclone Mocha and its full journey across the Bay of Bengal.
Satellite: Meteosat-9
Product: Infrared (band 11)
Timespan: 05/09/2023 00:15 - 05/14/2023 14:45 UTC
Cyclone Mocha Makes Landfall in Myanmar
Description:
On Sunday, May 14th Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Myanmar bringing powerful winds and dangerous storm surge.
Satellite: GEO-KOMPSAT-2A
Product: Infrared (band 13)
Timespan: 05/13/2023 03:20 - 05/15/2023 03:10 UTC
Cyclone Mocha's Fierce Eye Approaches Myanmar
Description:
With maximum sustained winds of 161 mph, Mocha’s powerful eye approaches landfall in Myanmar.
Satellite: Himawari-9
Product: Visible (band 2)
Timespan: 05/13/2023 23:50 - 05/14/2023 04:30 UTC
Mocha Approaches Landfall in Myanmar
Description:
Cyclone Mocha continues its approach as a Category 5 storm.
Satellite: Meteosat-9
Product: GeoColor
Timespan: 05/13/2023 12:30 - 05/14/2023 00:30 UTC
Cyclone Mocha Intensifies into Powerful Storm Headed for Myanmar and Bangladesh
Description:
Cyclone Mocha strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm as it approaches Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Satellite: Meteosat-9
Product: Infrared (band 11)
Timespan: 05/12/2023 18:45 - 05/14/2023 00:15 UTC
Mocha Quickly Gains Strength in Bay of Bengal
Description:
Cyclone Mocha quickly gains strength as it churns in the Bay of Bengal
Satellite: GEO-KOMPSAT-2A
Product: Infrared (band 13)
Timespan: 05/11/2023 07:30 - 05/12/2023 03:40 UTC
Cyclone Mocha Forms in Bay of Bengal
Description:
Tropical Cyclone Mocha forms in the Bay of Bengal.
Satellite: Meteosat-9
Product: GeoColor
Timespan: 05/10/2023 08:00 - 05/11/2023 13:30 UTC