Saola forecast to move in circular pattern northeast of Philippines; 08W still struggling to develop.

A second tropical cyclone forms and quickly becomes a tropical storm; each remains well away from land masses.

Tropical Depression 08W spawns well southeast of Japan, 91W Invest forms south of Okinawa.

Lan downgraded to a tropical storm, makes its way back over open water in the Sea of Japan, but not after leaving plenty of damage in its wake.

Final warning issued on Tropical Storm Guchol, headed rapidly away from Japan into northwest Pacific.

Mawar continues to weaken and picks up forward speed as it heads away from Okinawa toward open waters in the northwest Pacific.

What must one do to prepare for storms during the run-up to the Pacific typhoon seasons? Preparation and communication are two vitally important keys.

Kadena’s 18th Wing sets TCCOR All-Clear as of Dec. 1, other areas set seasonal TCCOR 5; Guam remains in seasonal TCCOR 4 year round.

Update 4: Nalgae heading across south-central Luzon, appears as if it might remain in South China Sea.

UPDATE 5: Roke downgraded to tropical storm, forecast to buzz well southeast of Yokosuka packing gale-force winds.