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To: Don Green who wrote (54)	8/3/2021 4:31:15 PM
From: Don Green	Respond to of 942

Now there are two. Hurricane center watching disturbances in the far eastern Atlantic BY ALEX HARRIS AUGUST 03, 2021 NHC is tracking another disturbance in the far eastern Atlantic, this time a tropical wave expected to roll off Africa’s west coast by Thursday. NHC Two disturbances — both with low chances of formation anytime soon — have formed in the far eastern Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center is tracking both systems, but so far neither have shown signs that they are likely to strengthen into tropical depressions or storms within the week. “While the systems are no immediate threat to the W Atlantic, it is worth a reminder that the peak of hurricane season is coming, and now is a good time to get prepared!” the agency tweeted Tuesday afternoon. As of the Tuesday 2 p.m. update, the older disturbance, which appeared Monday afternoon, still had only a 10% predicted chance of strengthening in the next two or five days. Forecasters said it should pass over cooler waters on Thursday, weakening it. The Cape Verde Islands could see heavy rain and high winds for the next few days. NHC is tracking another disturbance in the far eastern Atlantic, this time a tropical wave expected to roll off Africa’s west coast by Thursday. NHC The hurricane center started tracking the second disturbance Tuesday at 2 p.m., and said it had no chance of strengthening in the next two days but a 20% shot of formation in the next five days. Forecasters said the disturbance, a tropical wave forecast to move off Africa’s west coast by late Thursday, could slowly strengthen as it moves west at about 15 mph. These new blips are the first action in the Atlantic in weeks, ever since Hurricane Elsa swung by Florida in early July. The most active part of the season is usually mid-August to mid-October. The next storm name is Fred. READ NEXT HURRICANE NOAA says we’re in for another active hurricane season, with 6 to 10 hurricanes

To: Don Green who wrote (54)	8/3/2021 7:36:12 PM
From: Don Green	Respond to of 942

Tokyo earthquake – magnitude 6.0 tremor rocks Olympic Games host city but officials say no tsunami risk AN EARTHQUAKE has struck off the coast of Japan, sending out tremors felt by Olympians. The magnitude-6 quake took place in the sea to the east of Tokyo at about 5.30am local time. 3 An earthquake has struck off the coast of JapanCredit: AlamyAthletes and journalists who are in the city for the games reported feeling the aftershocks for up to three minutes. The quake took place at a depth of 30kilometres and had an epicenter around 40 kilometres (25 miles) from land. CNN reporter Will Ripley tweeted: "Earthquake in Tokyo right now. I’ve felt the shaking for about 30 seconds. Still going." Another journalist said there was "minor shaking for about three minutes". Meanwhile, Australian reporter Mark Beretta was live on air for Sunrise when the earthquake hit. Standing on top of a broadcast tower outside the Olympic stadium, he said: "Welcome back to the Olympic city where we are currently in an earthquake, an earth tremor. "The roof above us is moving and you might notice our lights and camera are moving as well." 3 The earthquake took place at a depth of 30km some 40km off the coast of Japan 3 Australian reporter Mark Beretta was live on air during the quakeCredit: TwitterHe added: “That was quite an unusual moment, I have not been through an earthquake before." Authorities have said there is no risk of a Tsunami or damage. UN NERV, which shares disaster warnings for Japan, tweeted: "Earthquake Detailed Report – 8/4. "At around 5:42am, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred offshore Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 30km." It added: "The maximum intensity was 2. There is no threat of a tsunami." Japan is situated on top of converging tectonic plates and Olympic host Tokyo is prepared for quakes to hit. The Ariake volleyball arena has giant rubber cushions built into it to limit earthquake damage. The Olympic Village is also sheltered, with a seawall built to stop tsunamis as tall as 6.5 feet. In March this year, a magnitude 7.2 quake struck near the east coast of Honshu, causing buildings in Tokyo to shake and sparking a Tsunami warning. But the damage was nothing like that caused in 2011, when Japan recorded its strongest earthquake in history. The magnitude 9.0 blast took place 130 kilometers (81 miles) east of Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region, and triggered a tsunami. It killed more than 18,000 people. Tokyo 2020 - Team GB hero Max Whitlock mobbed by wife Leah and proud daughter Willow after coming home with gold medal