Tropical Depression TWENTYSIX-26 forms in NW Pacific, no population at Cat-1 risk

A tropical depression (max winds 204 km/h) designated TWENTYSIX-26 was active in the NW Pacific on 30 September 2026, affecting the Northern Mariana Islands with medium vulnerability. No population is exposed to Category 1 (120 km/h) winds or higher, indicating limited immediate threat. The event is a routine tropical system with minimal humanitarian or market impact.