Typhoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe swelters

<p>Powerful winds and rain expected in parts of Japan and Australia, while temperatures in Spain could hit 40C</p><p>A powerful tropical storm is forecast to track near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday before moving towards the south-east of the country. Typhoon Jangmi (also known as Typhoon No 6) has formed within the monsoonal gyre over the Philippine Sea.</p><p>A monsoonal gyre is a large, slow-rotating weather system that spawns typhoons through smaller vortices formed within it. This flow can intensify storms. Such typhoons are typically characterised by a broad areas of low pressure and extensive wind fields, often without a distinct eye.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/01/typhoon-jangmi-japan-europe-temperatures-australia">Continue reading...</a>