No, Mawar is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-06-03T12:00:00.000Z.
Mawar formed on 2023-05-18T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-06-03T12:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of extratropical.
Mawar achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 299 km/h (161 kt / 186 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 894 hPa.
According to current track forecasts, Mawar is expected to pass near Naha (Okinawa) with a closest approach of approximately 13 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
Based on track data, Mawar is expected to remain approximately 351 km from Yokohama, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Based on track data, Mawar is expected to remain approximately 365 km from Kagoshima, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Based on track data, Mawar is expected to remain approximately 374 km from Tokyo, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 150-300 mm (6-12 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 07:17 PM.
Mawar developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Mawar at 34.1°N, 144.4°E as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 0 km/h
Mawar at 33.3°N, 142.6°E as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 0 km/h
Mawar at 32.5°N, 141.0°E as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 0 km/h
Mawar at 31.5°N, 139.4°E as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 0 km/h
Mawar at 30.7°N, 137.9°E as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Mawar at 30.1°N, 136.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Mawar at 29.7°N, 135.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Mawar at 29.3°N, 134.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Mawar at 28.9°N, 133.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Mawar at 28.6°N, 132.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 79 km/h (49 mph)
Mawar at 28.3°N, 131.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Mawar at 27.9°N, 130.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Mawar at 27.5°N, 129.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Mawar at 27.2°N, 128.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 26.8°N, 128.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 26.3°N, 127.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 25.8°N, 127.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 25.4°N, 126.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 24.9°N, 126.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 24.5°N, 126.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 24.2°N, 125.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 23.8°N, 125.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Mawar at 23.5°N, 125.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Mawar at 23.1°N, 125.5°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 22.7°N, 125.4°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 22.5°N, 125.4°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 22.2°N, 125.3°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 21.8°N, 125.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
Mawar at 21.5°N, 125.1°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Mawar at 21.3°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 21.2°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Mawar at 21.0°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 126 km/h (78 mph)
Mawar at 20.8°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Mawar at 20.7°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 133 km/h (83 mph)
Mawar at 20.6°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)
Mawar at 20.4°N, 125.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 144 km/h (89 mph)
Mawar at 20.4°N, 125.1°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)
Mawar at 20.2°N, 125.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 151 km/h (94 mph)
Mawar at 20.1°N, 125.4°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 19.9°N, 125.5°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 162 km/h (101 mph)
Mawar at 19.7°N, 125.6°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 19.5°N, 125.7°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 180 km/h (112 mph)
Mawar at 19.4°N, 125.8°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 19.2°N, 126.0°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 19.0°N, 126.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 18.8°N, 126.5°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 18.6°N, 126.7°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 18.3°N, 127.1°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 18.0°N, 127.4°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 17.8°N, 127.6°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 17.6°N, 127.9°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 17.4°N, 128.3°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 198 km/h (123 mph)
Mawar at 17.2°N, 128.7°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 17.1°N, 129.2°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 209 km/h (130 mph)
Mawar at 17.1°N, 129.7°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 16.9°N, 130.3°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 220 km/h (137 mph)
Mawar at 16.8°N, 130.9°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Mawar at 16.7°N, 131.5°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 234 km/h (145 mph)
Mawar at 16.6°N, 132.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 16.5°N, 132.8°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 245 km/h (152 mph)
Mawar at 16.4°N, 133.5°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 16.2°N, 134.2°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 256 km/h (159 mph)
Mawar at 16.0°N, 134.9°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Mawar at 15.8°N, 135.7°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 263 km/h (163 mph)
Mawar at 15.7°N, 136.5°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Mawar at 15.5°N, 137.2°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 281 km/h (175 mph)
Mawar at 15.3°N, 137.9°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Mawar at 15.2°N, 138.6°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 299 km/h (186 mph)
Mawar at 15.1°N, 139.2°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Mawar at 15.0°N, 139.8°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 295 km/h (183 mph)
Mawar at 14.9°N, 140.4°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Mawar at 14.8°N, 141.0°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 284 km/h (176 mph)
Mawar at 14.7°N, 141.5°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Mawar at 14.6°N, 142.2°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 277 km/h (172 mph)
Mawar at 14.5°N, 142.8°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 202 km/h (126 mph)
Mawar at 14.4°N, 143.2°E as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 263 km/h (163 mph)
Mawar at 14.2°N, 143.5°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 184 km/h (114 mph)
Mawar at 14.1°N, 143.8°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 245 km/h (152 mph)
Mawar at 14.1°N, 144.1°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 14.0°N, 144.4°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 227 km/h (141 mph)
Mawar at 13.8°N, 144.7°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 13.7°N, 145.0°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 216 km/h (134 mph)
Mawar at 13.6°N, 145.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 13.3°N, 145.4°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 202 km/h (126 mph)
Mawar at 13.0°N, 145.6°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 12.8°N, 145.6°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 209 km/h (130 mph)
Mawar at 12.5°N, 145.7°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 12.4°N, 145.8°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 234 km/h (145 mph)
Mawar at 12.2°N, 146.0°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 12.0°N, 146.2°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Mawar at 11.8°N, 146.5°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Mawar at 11.5°N, 146.7°E as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph)
Mawar at 11.2°N, 146.9°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 10.8°N, 146.9°E as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 198 km/h (123 mph)
Mawar at 10.5°N, 146.9°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 10.2°N, 146.9°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Mawar at 9.9°N, 146.9°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 137 km/h (85 mph)
Mawar at 9.6°N, 147.0°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)
Mawar at 9.4°N, 147.0°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Mawar at 9.1°N, 147.2°E as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 162 km/h (101 mph)
Mawar at 8.8°N, 147.3°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 8.5°N, 147.5°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)
Mawar at 8.2°N, 147.6°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Mawar at 8.0°N, 147.8°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Mawar at 7.8°N, 147.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Mawar at 7.6°N, 148.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
Mawar at 7.5°N, 148.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 7.3°N, 148.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Mawar at 7.0°N, 148.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Mawar at 6.8°N, 148.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Mawar at 6.6°N, 149.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Mawar at 6.2°N, 149.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Mawar at 6.0°N, 149.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Mawar at 5.8°N, 149.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Mawar at 5.8°N, 149.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Mawar at 5.7°N, 149.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Mawar at 5.6°N, 149.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Mawar at 5.5°N, 149.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Mawar at 5.3°N, 149.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Mawar at 4.7°N, 149.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Mawar at 4.6°N, 149.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Mawar at 4.5°N, 149.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Mawar at 4.4°N, 149.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.4°N, 149.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.4°N, 149.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.4°N, 149.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.5°N, 150.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.6°N, 150.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.7°N, 150.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 4.8°N, 150.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 5.0°N, 150.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 5.2°N, 150.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Mawar at 5.4°N, 150.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Super Typhoon Mawar (2023): A Retrospective Analysis
Meteorological History
Super Typhoon Mawar, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Betty, was a powerful and long-lived tropical cyclone that affected several regions in the Western Pacific in May 2023. It originated from a tropical disturbance near the Caroline Islands on May 18. Rapid intensification occurred as it moved westward, reaching super typhoon status on May 23 with 1-minute sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h), equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Mawar maintained its intensity as it passed just north of Guam on May 24, bringing devastating winds and torrential rain. The storm then weakened slightly but remained a strong typhoon as it curved northeastward, eventually transitioning into an extratropical cyclone on June 3.
Impact and Damages
Guam
Mawar struck Guam as a Category 4-equivalent typhoon, causing widespread destruction. The storm brought sustained winds of 140 mph (225 km/h) and gusts up to 175 mph (280 km/h). Extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and power lines left the island without electricity for weeks. The U.S. territory reported four fatalities and over 1,000 injuries. Economic losses were estimated at $1.3 billion.
Northern Mariana Islands
The islands of Rota, Tinian, and Saipan experienced significant damage, particularly to agriculture and buildings. No fatalities were reported, but the agricultural sector suffered heavy losses.
Philippines
Although Mawar did not make landfall in the Philippines, its outer rainbands brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Luzon, triggering floods and landslides. Two deaths were reported, and agricultural damage reached $10 million.
Japan
Mawar approached the Ryukyu Islands and later affected mainland Japan as a weakening storm. Heavy rain caused flooding in Okinawa and Kyushu, with one fatality and minor structural damage.
Elsewhere
Taiwan, South Korea, and China experienced peripheral effects, including heavy rain and strong winds, but no major damage was reported.
Government Response and Relief Efforts
Guam
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed resources, including food, water, and generators. The Guam National Guard assisted in search and rescue operations. Power restoration took over a month.
Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued timely warnings. Local governments preemptively evacuated coastal communities. The Department of Social Welfare and Development provided relief goods.
Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued heavy rain warnings. Local authorities advised evacuations in flood-prone areas. Recovery efforts focused on restoring transportation and utilities.
International Community
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) offered assistance. The Red Cross provided emergency shelter and supplies.
Conclusion
Super Typhoon Mawar was a stark reminder of the destructive power of tropical cyclones. While its direct impacts were concentrated in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, its far-reaching effects were felt across East and Southeast Asia. The coordinated response efforts highlighted the importance of preparedness and international cooperation in disaster management.
