Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.0 earthquake hits Vanuatu.
5.0 earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.
Storms and Floods
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Gaston is located about 315 mi…505 km w of Faial island in the central Azores with maximum sustained winds…50 mph…85 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 285 degrees at 10 mph…17 km/h.
Tropical Storm Ian is located about 345 mi…550 km sse of Grand Cayman and about 625 mi…1010 km se of the western tip of Cuba with maximum sustained winds…50 mph…85 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 285 degrees at 12 mph…19 km/h.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine is located about 580 mi…935 km nne of the Cabo Verde islands with maximum sustained winds…30 mph…45 km/h. Present movement…n or 10 degrees at 7 mph…11 km/h.
In the Western Pacific Ocean: Tropical Depression 15e (Newton), located approximately 798 nm south of San Diego, is tracking westward at 07 knots.
In the Northwest Pacific Ocean:Typhoon 18w (Noru), located approximately 90 nm east-northeast of Manila, Philippines, is tracking westward at 12 knots.
Disease
Mauritania – Rift Valley Fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
In a follow-up on the hemorrhagic fever situation in Mauritania, the Ministry of Health and Veterinary Affairs showed that 14 cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF) and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) were recorded in 6 wilayats (provinces).
Ebola – Uganda
In a follow-up on the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the Ministry of Health reported four new confirmed cases today, bringing the total to 15 cumulative confirmed cases. Officials say there are 19 cumulative deaths, all probable.