On this day, October 16

2026

• Disaster10/30/2026@QuakeDesk

  Tropical Cyclone Wati peaks at 65 knots

  -10.8, -163.3

  

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  The start is the storm's first dated position in the warning agencies' track; the track and end date are updated while the storm is active.^[1]

  Tropical Cyclone Wati was tracked from 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-19 (13 six-hourly positions), reaching maximum sustained winds of 65 knots (75 mph, 120 km/h) on 2026-10-17. The positions and wind speeds are the Joint Typhoon Warning Center's own warnings, compiled by NASA's Earth Observatory Natural Event Tracker (EONET). The storm was listed as ended on 2026-10-24.

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• Food10/11/2026@DrinksDesk

  Legends of Excellence Charity Coffee Auction Takes Place in Tokyo on 16 October

  Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, 135-0063, JapanAlliance for Coffee Excellence

  

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  The Alliance's page lists the Legends of Excellence Live Auction for "Friday, October 16, 1:00-3:00 PM Tokyo time, on Stage B".^[1]

  The Alliance for Coffee Excellence auctions twelve legendary producers' coffees from six countries at SCAJ in Tokyo on 16 October 2026, with all proceeds going to charity. Bids can be placed in person or online after advance registration.

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