Storm Chaser Morgerman: Sierra Madre Weakens Typhoon

Does the Sierra Madre mountain range weaken the storms? Experts explain

The Sierra Madre mountain range has made the headlines anew following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Uwan, which intensified into a super typhoon.

DOST, US storm chaser debunk myths on Sierra Madre’s typhoon shield

DOST and US storm chaser Josh Morgerman clarify myths about its role in weakening typhoons.

Storm chaser Morgerman: Sierra Madre weakens typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran storm chaser Josh Morgerman of iCyclone said that the Sierra Madre Mountains weakened Super Typhoon Uwan but did not protect Luzon from it, dismissing misinformation posted on social media.“Many folks are posting misinformation about the Sierra Madre Mountains in the Philippines. Let me set the record straight: The Sierra Madre chain weakens typhoons after they make landfall on the east coast of Luzon. These mountai…

Storm chaser Josh Morgerman debunks myth about Sierra Madre’s ‘protection’ from typhoons

American storm chaser Josh Morgerman has clarified what he called misinformation regarding the Sierra Madre mountain range amid Typhoon Uwan. In a Facebook post on November 10, Morgerman said the Sierra Madre mountains weaken typhoons only after they make landfall on Luzon’s east coast and do not shield the region from the initial impact. “Many …