Northerly winds prevail No tropical threat. June Indian Ocean Southwest monsoon continues. Rainshower and thunderstorm activity over southeast Asia continues. Tropical cyclone activity continues in northern Indian Ocean. June Arabian Gulf Haze, blowing sand and dust greatly reduce visibility, at times to near zero.
Northerly winds prevail No tropical threat.
May Indian Ocean Southwest monsoon becomes established indicating the onset of the rainy season over southern Asia. Rainshower and thunderstorm activity common across southeast Asia. Tropical cyclone activity continues in north Indian Ocean but is low with an average of about one system of tropical storm strength or greater. Southwest monsoon begins in western Pacific bringing an increase in rain and thunderstorm activity. May Arabian Gulf Haze, blowing sand and dust restrict visibility.