Typhoon Molave dropped a swath of heavy rain across the western Pacific Ocean as it tracked west across the Philippines and into China.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Strong winds surround a calm center in this image of Tropical Storm Molave over the Philippines on July 17, 2009.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Though still a tropical storm, Molave’s shape is distinctive in this image. Clouds swirl around a dark depression, which marks the eye of the storm.