Typhoon Vicente

Last updated
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
Disc Plain black.svg Tropical cyclone
Solid black.svg Subtropical cyclone
ArrowUp.svg Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

After Khanun became a tropical storm on July 16, its large area of convection associated with a tropical wave in the south began to split, and it was transformed into a tropical disturbance on July 17. [3] Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) upgraded the system to a tropical depression on July 18. [4] On July 20, the tropical depression became more organized; however, due to moderate vertical wind shear, and dry air coming from the north of the system, the low-level circulation center became exposed, as it developed three multiple circulation centers. Later that day, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system; [5] soon, PAGASA upgraded it to a tropical depression and named it Ferdie. [6] The JTWC also upgraded the system to a tropical depression late on the same day. [7]

After the system moved into the South China Sea on July 21, the JMA upgraded the system to a tropical storm and named it Vicente, [8] while the storm moved out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. [9] As the system's convection began wrapping around the circulation center, the JTWC upgraded Vicente to a tropical storm late on July 21. [10] On July 22, Vicente slowed down and looped, for the subtropical ridge northeast to the storm suddenly weakened. Late on the same day, the JMA upgraded Vicente to a severe tropical storm. [11] On July 23, because of weak vertical wind shear and high sea surface temperature, Vicente's structure became better organized, and it started to form an eye when it moved towards Guangdong, China, prompting the JTWC upgrading Vicente to a Category 1 typhoon. [12] As system continued to strengthen, it developed a few hot towers, reaching 9.3 mi (15.0 km) high. Soon after, Vicente began a phase of rapid intensification near the Pearl River Delta, leading the JTWC to amend their advisory at 12Z from a Category 1 typhoon to a Category 4 typhoon in six hours, and the JMA upgraded Vicente to a typhoon around the same time. [13] When Vicente was located about 110 kilometres south-southwest of Hong Kong at 16:45 UTC on July 23, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issued the Hurricane Signal, No. 10, the first since York in 1999 and the farthest from Hong Kong on record. [1] [14] Then, Typhoon Vicente made landfall over Taishan, Guangdong, China at 20:15 UTC, 111 kilometers west of Hong Kong, as a Category 4 typhoon with winds of 213 km/h (132 mph). [2] On July 24, Vicente was still holding typhoon strength over land, as a Category 3 typhoon, with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph), as the JMA downgraded Vicente to a severe tropical storm. [15] [16] Later, the JMA downgraded Vicente to a tropical storm, then downgraded it to a tropical depression later that day. [17] [18]

Preparations and impact

Philippines

The depression caused widespread rains and gusty winds in Luzon and Visayas region due to the enhancement of southwest monsoon. On July 20, classes were suspended from pre-school to high school level due to heavy rain and severe flooding. Some were stranded to their offices and residents were advised to seek in higher ground. [19] About eleven provinces in Luzon were hoisted the signal warnings as the depression crossed extreme northern Luzon. [20] Rainfall exceeding 40 mm/h was recorded under the 400[ clarification needed ] diameter of the depression. On the same time, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released a red warning throughout Metro Manila and nearby provinces as the depression was expected to pour down a 3 - 4pm equivalent rainfall of Typhoon Ketsana of 2009. Classes in tertiary level were cancelled. Airports and seaports were advised to not engage with the weather as zero visibility in air and sea was expected. Gale warnings were also released. [21] At least 2 people died and 6 others were officially missing. [22]

Hong Kong

On July 21 at 15:40  Hong Kong Time (HKT) (07:40 UTC) after Tropical Depression 09W had come to within 800 km (500 mi) of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory, issued the Standby Signal Number 1 for the Special Administrative Region. [23] The Standby Signal Number 1 was kept in force for the next 37 hours, before as Vicente started to move towards the Southern China coast, it was replaced with the Strong Wind Signal Number 3 at 05:20 HKT on July 23 (21:20 UTC, July 22). [24] During that day, as the system moved closer to Hong Kong, local winds gradually strengthened and reached gale force offshore and on high ground, before the HKO issued the Northeast Gale or Storm Signal Number 8 at 17:40 HKT (09:40 UTC). [24] [25] Local winds continued to strengthen after the Northeast Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 was issued with gales recorded generally in Hong Kong and were reaching storm force over waters in southern Hong Kong. [25] The Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No. 9 was subsequently hoisted at 23:20 HKT (15:20 UTC), when Vicente was located about 110 km (70 mi) to the south-southwest of Hong Kong, and had just intensified abruptly into a severe typhoon. [24] [25]

Fallen tree branches and debris in Sha Tin Park, near Sha Tin Centre, Hong Kong Shatin City Art Square after Typhoon Vicente 20120725.jpg
Fallen tree branches and debris in Sha Tin Park, near Sha Tin Centre, Hong Kong

During that night after Signal No. 9 had been issued, Vicente continued to move closer to Hong Kong and its eyewall came close to the south-western part of Hong Kong during the early hours. [25] Local winds also turned and became southeasterly with storm force winds over many places of the Special Administrative Region, reaching hurricane force in the southwestern part of Hong Kong and on high ground. [24] [25] As a result, the HKO issued its highest TC warning signal: the Hurricane Signal Number 10 at 00:45 HKT (16:45 UTC). [24] [26] Typhoon Vicente's centre subsequently passed about 100 km (60 mi) to the southwest of the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters between 01:00 – 02:00 HKT (17:00 – 18:00 UTC), which marked a direct hit and signifies that Vicente is the farthest TC that necessitated the issuance of Signal No. 10. [24] [25] The 10-minute wind speed of Cheung Chau automatic weather station peaked at 1:25 am with a maximum of 140 km/h. As Vicente moved away and local winds gradually subsided, the Southeast Gale or Storm Signal Number 8 was issued at 03:35 HKT (19:35 UTC) to replace Signal No. 10. [24] [25] The Southeast Gale or Storm Signal Number 8 was then replaced by the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 10:10 HKT (02:10 UTC), which allowed business and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to reopen and trade again. [24] [27] The Signal No. 3 was replaced by Standby Signal No. 1 subsequently at 14:40 HKT (06:40 UTC). Vicente moved further away during the rest of the day and after its circulation was no longer affecting Hong Kong, all tropical cyclone warning signals were cancelled at 23:15 HKT (15:15 UTC). [24] [25] However, a monsoon trough continued to bring strong winds to Hong Kong, thus requiring the issuance of Strong Monsoon Signal immediately afterwards, until 5:20 am on the next day. The weather in Hong Kong remained poor for 3 more days because of Vicente's outer rain bands and the monsoon trough. The Observatory had to issue the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal several times, until the weather became fine on 28 July.

A fallen Leucaena leucocephala tree in Hong Kong, after being battered by Typhoon Vicente. Fallen Leucaena leucocephala in Hong Kong.jpg
A fallen Leucaena leucocephala tree in Hong Kong, after being battered by Typhoon Vicente.

During July 23 and 24, Typhoon Vicente's rainbands brought heavy squally showers to Hong Kong, during which over 200 mm (7.9 in) of rainfall was recorded over many parts of the territory, while a maximum storm surge of about 1.51 metres (5.0 ft) was recorded at Tsim Bei Tsui. [25] In Hong Kong, at least 138 people were injured during the passage of Vicente. [25] The number of fallen trees amounted to about 8,800. [25] There were two reports of landslip and 7 reports of flooding. [25] Dangerous signboards or fallen scaffoldings were reported in many parts of the territory, resulting in closure of some roads and damage to many vehicles. [25] A wooden board was blown up by strong winds in Connaught Road Central, hitting a number of passers-by and knocking one of them unconscious. [25] During the storm, the East Rail line of the Mass Transit Railway had to halt service because of damage of overhead cables by toppling trees. [25] As a result, hundreds of commuters were forced to spend the night in trains or at the MTR stations. Crops were damaged by flood waters in some farmlands in Sheung Shui. [25] A small craft ran aground in Deep Water Bay and was damaged. [25]

At Hong Kong International Airport, at least 90 flights were cancelled, over 446 flights delayed and 50 flights were diverted on July 23–24. [25]

8,800 trees were destroyed and much debris crashed into downtown streets as people made their way home from work, being told to take shelter. Ferry, bus and train services were suspended or ran at reduced capacity. The ports and schools were closed, and at least 60 passenger flights were cancelled, while more than 270 flights were delayed. The stock exchange was also closed in the morning. Almost 140 injured people sought medical treatment and 268 people took refuge in storm shelters in Hong Kong. Hong Kong local media also reported that more than 100 people stayed in the Tai Wai train station overnight, unable to get home after services were suspended. There were no deaths. [1] [28] [29] [30]

Hong Kong plastic disaster

The Hong Kong plastic disaster resulted after seven containers fell overboard from a freighter in waters nearby and about 150 tons of plastic pellets drifted over the sea towards Macao or were washed ashore. [25]

Macau

On July 21 at 18:00 Macao Standard Time (MST) (10:00 UTC) after Vicente had come to within 800 km (495 mi) of Macau, the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, issued the Signal No.1 for the Special Administrative Region. [31] Signal No.3 was hoisted at 6:30 am on 23 July in response to the sudden turn of Vicente after a day of stalling. After Vicente intensified into a typhoon and moved further to the north, the Bureau hoisted Signal No. 8 NE at 7:00 pm on the same day. Vicente posed a threat of direct hit with its northwest track, but the Bureau did not consider issuing higher signals until the next day. By then, storm-force winds were all over the region, with 10-minute sustained winds reaching hurricane level on the 3 bridges.

As Vicente started its direct hit on Macau, the Bureau finally announced at 1:12 am on 24 July, that it would switch for a higher signal in 2 to 3 hours. The Bureau hoisted the Signal No. 9 at 2:15 am, which was the first one since Typhoon York in 1999, as well as the first issuance after the transfer of sovereignty over Macau. Vicente skirted at 40 km south-southwest of Macau at 3:00 am, which marked the closest point of approach to the region, and proved that Vicente was closer to Macau than Hong Kong. Despite recording hurricane in the region, as well as Vicente being closer to Macau, Signal No. 10 was not hoisted, which led to controversy along with the late issuance of Signal No. 9. As Vicente made landfall at Taishan, Guangdong, Signal No. 9 lasted for less than 3 hours, and was changed to Signal No. 8 SE at 5:00 am, which was subsequently switched to Signal No. 3 at 9:30 am. All signals were lowered at 4:20 pm on the same day.

China

Striking Guangdong Province as a severe typhoon, according to China Meteorological Agency, Vicente caused considerable damage in the region. Strong winds from the storm destroyed 500 homes and damaged 13,600 ha (34,000 acres) of crops. Approximately 500,000 people were affected by the storm, of which 75,000 were evacuated and in need of assistance. [32] In Shenzhen, high winds from the typhoon damaged about 115,000 trees, of which 30,000 were downed. Many of these fell on buildings and cars, causing additional damage. According to post-storm surveys, at least 2,770 cars were damaged or destroyed in the city, with losses amounting to ¥13.2 million (US$2.1 million). Eight hundred properties reported storm-related damage with total losses exceeding CNY 50 million yuan (US$7.82 million). [33] Throughout the province, three people were killed and economic losses reached ¥1.08 billion (US$169 million). [32]

Although the storm had weakened considerably by the time it moved into Guangxi Province, heavy rains associated with it triggered damaging floods. A total of 1,886 homes were destroyed and 18,690 ha (46,200 acres) of crops were damaged. Losses throughout the province reached ¥92.1 million (US$14.4 million). In neighboring Guizhou Province heavy rains exacerbated ongoing floods and resulted in four fatalities. More than 400 homes were destroyed, 17,800 ha (44,000 acres) of crops were damaged, and economic losses reached CNY 130 million (US$20.3 million). [34] In all, 11 people were killed in China, and the total economic losses were counted to be ¥2.05 billion (US$321 million). [35]

Vietnam

The remnants of Typhoon Vicente moved into northeastern Vietnam and caused heavy rain within the area, with various areas recording storm rainfall totals off between 20–363 mm (0.79–14.29 in). [36] This resulted in landslides and significant flash floods within the Red and Thai Binh rivers and landslides. Throughout the country, 21 people were killed and 15 others were left injured. 342 homes were destroyed and 10,436 homes were partially damaged. Total damage were amounted to be 642 billion đồng (US$29.9 million). [37]

Retirement

In 2013, the Typhoon Committee retired the name Vicente from the rotating naming lists due to the same name existing in the Eastern Pacific naming system, and it will never be used again as a typhoon name in this basin. The following year, it was replaced by Lan , which was used for first time during the 2017 season.

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2005 Pacific typhoon season</span>

The 2005 Pacific typhoon season was the least active typhoon season since 2000, producing 23 named storms, of which 13 became typhoons. It was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation, in which tropical cyclones form in the western Pacific Ocean. The season ran throughout 2005, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Kulap, developed on January 13, while the season's last named storm, Bolaven, dissipated on November 20. The season's first typhoon, Haitang, reached typhoon status on July 13, and became the first super typhoon of the year three days later.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2006 Pacific typhoon season</span>

The 2006 Pacific typhoon season was a destructive and deadly season, although it was near-average in terms of activity with a total of 23 named storms, 15 typhoons, and six super typhoons. Compared to the previous season, more typhoons inflicted damage across several countries, particularly China and the Philippines, some of which made landfall at higher intensities. The ratio of intense typhoons to all typhoons is at 0.73, the highest since 1970.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical Storm Mekkhala (2008)</span> Pacific tropical storm in 2008

Tropical Storm Mekkhala was recognised as the 16th Tropical Storm of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season by the Japan Meteorological Agency who are the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre for the North Western Pacific Ocean. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) have also recognised Mekkhala as the 20th tropical depression, and the 18th tropical storm of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Neoguri (2008)</span> Pacific typhoon in 2008

Typhoon Neoguri, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Ambo, was the earliest tropical cyclone on record to strike China. The first named storm in the 2008 Pacific typhoon season, named after the Korean word for raccoon dog, it formed from a low pressure area on April 13 to the east of the Philippine island of Mindanao, and after crossing the island it intensified into a tropical storm in the South China Sea. Environmental conditions allowed for quick strengthening, with Neoguri attaining typhoon status on April 16. The typhoon reached its peak intensity on April 18 as it approached the island of Hainan, and subsequently it turned northward. Due to increased wind shear and cooler waters, Neoguri rapidly weakened and made landfall as a minimal tropical storm in southern China on April 19.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Fengshen</span> Pacific typhoon in 2008

Typhoon Fengshen, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Frank, was the sixth named storm and the fourth typhoon recognised by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) recognised Fengshen as the seventh tropical depression, the sixth tropical storm, and fifth typhoon of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical Storm Halong (2008)</span> Pacific severe tropical storm in 2008

Severe Tropical Storm Halong, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Cosme, was the fourth severe tropical storm named by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), which is the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre for the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center also recognized Halong as the fifth tropical depression, the fourth tropical storm, as well as the third typhoon of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical Storm Kammuri (2008)</span> Pacific severe tropical storm in 2008

Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Julian, was a weak but deadly tropical storm which impacted the Philippines, China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong in August 2008. The ninth named storm of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season, Kammuri developed as a tropical depression on August 4 north of Luzon. The next day, the depression intensified into a tropical storm, resulting in the Japan Meteorological Agency naming it Kammuri. The following day, Kammuri reached its peak intensity with sustained winds of 50 kn (93 km/h) before making landfall in Guangdong province, China. This would make Kammuri weaken into a tropical storm that evening, resulting in the JTWC issuing their last advisory on the system. Kammuri would later emerge in the Gulf of Tonkin the next day, making a second landfall over Guangxi province, China. After Kammuri made landfall, the JMA issued its final advisory on Kammuri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Pabuk (2007)</span> Pacific typhoon in 2007

Typhoon Pabuk, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Chedeng, was a minimal typhoon that formed on August 5, 2007. The system made landfall on Taiwan on August 7, and on August 9 Pabuk passed to the south of Hong Kong.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Nuri (2008)</span> Pacific typhoon in 2008

Typhoon Nuri, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Karen, was the 12th named storm and the seventh typhoon that was recognised by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center recognised it as the 13th tropical depression, the 12th tropical storm and the 8th typhoon of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season. The name Nuri was submitted to the World Meteorological Organisation's Typhoon Committee by Malaysia in 2003 after the name Rusa was retired in 2002. The name Nuri is Malay for a blue crowned parroquet, a type of parrot. The name Karen was assigned by PAGASA to a tropical depression for the second time, the other time being in 2004 to Typhoon Rananim.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Hagupit (2008)</span> Pacific typhoon in 2008

Typhoon Hagupit, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Nina, was a powerful cyclone that caused widespread destruction along its path in September 2008. The 21st depression, 14 tropical storm and 10th typhoon of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season, Hagupit developed from a tropical wave located a couple hundred miles east of the Marshall Islands on September 14. Moving generally north-west westwards towards the Philippines, the depression gradually intensified into a tropical storm the following day, and then into became a typhoon on September 22 off the northern coast of Luzon. Located within an environment conducive for strengthening, Hagupit rapidly strengthened to attain 10-min sustained winds of 165 kilometres per hour and 1-min sustained winds of 230 kilometres per hour. After making landfall in Guangdong province in China at peak intensity on September 23, Hagupit rapidly weakened over rugged terrain and dissipated on the 25th.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Prapiroon (2006)</span> Pacific typhoon in 2006

Typhoon Prapiroon, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Henry, was a minimal typhoon which caused deadly flooding in southern China in August 2006. Prapiroon developed out of a persistent area of convection accompanied by an area of low pressure on July 25 about 120 km (75 mi) west-southwest of Yap. Two days later, both the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and PAGASA classified the system as a tropical depression, with PAGASA giving it the local name 'Henry'. By July 31, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) classified the system as Tropical Depression 07W. A strong subtropical ridge located to the north of the depression led to a west-northwest movement for most of the storm existence.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical Storm Mujigae</span> Pacific tropical storm in 2009

Tropical Storm Mujigae, known in the Philippines as Tropical Depression Maring was a tropical storm that affected the Philippines, China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam in September 2009. Mujigae originated from an area of convection that developed along with a monsoon trough with favorable conditions on 8 September. The disturbance organized to a tropical depression and was assigned the names 14W by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and Maring by PAGASA later that day. Tropical Depression 14W would rapidly develop and attain tropical storm status by the JMA and be assigned the name Mujigae on 10 September. Mujigae soon encountered unfavorable conditions with wind shear and make landfall in Hainan Island on 11 September and Vietnam on 12 September before rapidly weakening and dissipating.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Angela (1989)</span> Pacific typhoon in 1989

Typhoon Angela, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Rubing, was an intense tropical cyclone that formed in late September 1989. The storm developed from a tropical disturbance in the monsoon trough and moved generally westward throughout its duration. The storm ultimately peaked in intensity as a super typhoon and struck northern Luzon in the Philippines. After weakening and traversing the South China Sea, Angela bypassed Hainan to the south and struck Vietnam before dissipating. The storm caused severe damage and 119 fatalities in the Philippines. Thousands of houses were damaged, and hundreds of thousands of residents were impacted by the typhoon. Monetary damage is placed at $8 million.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Pacific typhoon season</span>

The 2017 Pacific typhoon season was a below-average season in terms of accumulated cyclone energy and the number of typhoons and super typhoons, and the first since the 1977 season to not produce a Category 5-equivalent typhoon on the Saffir–Simpson scale. The season produced a total of 27 named storms, 11 typhoons, and only two super typhoons, making it an average season in terms of storm numbers. It was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation, in which tropical cyclones form in the western Pacific Ocean. The season runs throughout 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Muifa, developed on April 25, while the season's last named storm, Tembin, dissipated on December 26. This season also featured the latest occurrence of the first typhoon of the year since 1998, with Noru reaching this intensity on July 23.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Kai-tak (2012)</span> Pacific typhoon in 2012

Typhoon Kai-tak, known in the Philippines as Severe Tropical Storm Helen, was a mild tropical cyclone that affected China, Vietnam and Laos. It was the seventh typhoon and the thirteenth named storm of the 2012 Pacific typhoon season. The storm killed 41 people and caused a sum of US$765 million in losses. Kai-tak can be tracked back to the broad area of disturbance embedded in a monsoonal trough that was first spotted, early on August 10. It was only at midnight, on August 16, when the JMA officially declared Kai-tak a typhoon. On the morning of August 17, the wind speed dropped to 60 knots and was no longer a typhoon. The typhoon caused heavy damage in China's two provinces, killing four people and causing huge economic loss. Kai-Tak slammed the northern Philippines triggering flash floods and landslides and killing at least ten people, one week after deadly monsoon rains battered the country. In Vietnam, Kai-Tak has stormed across the country's north bringing high winds and floods to several areas including the capital Hanoi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical Storm Rumbia (2013)</span> Pacific severe tropical storm in 2013

Severe Tropical Storm Rumbia, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Gorio, was a tropical cyclone that brought widespread flooding in areas of the Philippines and China late June and early July 2013. The sixth internationally named storm of the season, Rumbia formed from a broad area of low pressure situated in the southern Philippine Sea on June 27. Steadily organizing, the initial tropical depression moved towards the northwest as the result of a nearby subtropical ridge. On June 28, the disturbance strengthened to tropical storm strength, and subsequently made its first landfall on Eastern Samar in the Philippines early the following day. Rumbia spent roughly a day moving across the archipelago before emerging into the South China Sea. Over open waters, Rumbia resumed strengthening, and reached its peak intensity with winds of 95 km/h (50 mph) on July 1, ranking it as a severe tropical storm. The tropical cyclone weakened slightly before moving ashore the Leizhou Peninsula late that day. Due to land interaction, Rumbia quickly weakened into a low pressure area on July 2 and eventually dissipated soon afterwards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Hato</span> Pacific typhoon in 2017

Typhoon Hato, known in the Philippines as Severe Tropical Storm Isang, was a strong tropical cyclone that struck South China in August 2017. The thirteenth named storm and the fourth typhoon of the Pacific typhoon season, Hato formed as a tropical depression over the east of Luzon on 19 August. The system further developed and became a tropical storm the next day. On 21 August, Hato emerged over the northern portion of the South China Sea and reached typhoon intensity. Rapid intensification ensued on 23 August, and Hato became a Category 3-equivalent typhoon before making landfall over Jinwan, Zhuhai. The storm further weakened over land and dissipated on 24 August.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Pacific typhoon season</span>

The 2021 Pacific typhoon season was the second consecutive to have below average tropical cyclone activity, with twenty-two named storms, and was the least active since 2011. Nine became typhoons, and five of those intensified into super typhoons. This low activity was caused by a strong La Niña that had persisted from the previous year. The season's first named storm, Dujuan, developed on February 16, while the last named storm, Rai, dissipated on December 21. The season's first typhoon, Surigae, reached typhoon status on April 16. It became the first super typhoon of the year on the next day, also becoming the strongest tropical cyclone in 2021. Surigae was also the most powerful tropical cyclone on record in the Northern Hemisphere for the month of April. Typhoons In-fa and Rai are responsible for more than half of the total damage this season, adding up to a combined total of $2.02 billion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Pacific typhoon season</span>

The 2023 Pacific typhoon season was the fourth consecutive below-average season and became the third-most inactive typhoon season on record in terms of named storms, with just 17 named storms developing, only ahead of 2010 and 1998. Despite the season occurring during an El Niño event, which typically favors activity in the basin, activity was abnormally low. This was primarily due to a consistent period of negative PDO, which typically discourages tropical storm formation in this basin. The season was less active than the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season in terms of named storms, the fourth such season on record, after 2005, 2010 and 2020. The season's number of storms also did not exceed that of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season. Only ten became typhoons, with four strengthening further into super typhoons. However, it was very destructive, primarily due to Typhoon Doksuri which devastated the northern Philippines, Taiwan, and China in July, becoming the costliest typhoon on record as well as the costliest typhoon to hit mainland China, and Typhoon Haikui in September, which devastated China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The season was less active in Southeast Asia, with no tropical storm making landfall in mainland Vietnam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Typhoon Maggie</span> Pacific typhoon in 1999

Typhoon Maggie, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Etang, was a large and powerful typhoon that affected the Philippines and southeast Asia. The sixth tropical cyclone and second typhoon of the 1999 Pacific typhoon season, Maggie developed from a monsoon trough over the Philippine Sea on June 1. Quickly intensifying to tropical storm strength the following day, Maggie followed a northward course as it continued to intensify, reaching typhoon strength at 18:00 UTC as it turned northwestward. Maggie rapidly intensified to reach its peak intensity as a Category 3 equivalent typhoon on June 5 as it passed through the Luzon Strait. The typhoon brushed Taiwan on June 6 and began to weaken, making landfall near Hong Kong as a minimal typhoon on June 7. Afterward, Maggie weakened to a tropical storm as it briefly moved offshore. The storm moved back onshore the following day and quickly weakened, degenerating into a remnant area of low pressure on June 8.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "強颱風韋森特超勁 天文台改發10號波". Sharp Daily. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  2. 1 2 ""韦森特"24日4时15分前后登陆广东台山沿海". Sina News. July 23, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Earth Snapshot • 92wThe". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
  4. ↑ "WWJP25 RJTD 181200". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 18, 2012. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ↑ "Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. July 20, 2012. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Severe Weather Bulletin Number ONE". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. July 20, 2012. Archived from the original on July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ↑ "Tropical Depression 09W Advisory One". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. July 20, 2012. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ↑ "Tropical Storm Vicente Tropical Cyclone Advisory 211200". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 21, 2012. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ↑ "Severe Weather Bulletin Number SIX". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. July 21, 2012. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ↑ "Tropical Storm 09W (Vicente) Advisory Five". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. July 21, 2012. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ↑ "Severe Tropical Storm Vicente Tropical Cyclone Advisory 221800". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ↑ "Typhoon 09W (Vicente) Advisory Eleven". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  13. ↑ "Typhoon Vicente Tropical Cyclone Advisory 231200". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  14. ↑ "Severe Typhoon Vicente (with photos)". Hong Kong Observatory. July 26, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Severe Tropical Storm Vicente Tropical Cyclone Advisory 240000". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 24, 2012. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  16. ↑ "Typhoon 09W (Vicente) Advisory Fourteen". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. July 24, 2012. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  17. ↑ "Tropical Storm Vicente Tropical Cyclone Advisory 241200". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 24, 2012. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  18. ↑ "Tropical Depression Vicente Tropical Cyclone Advisory 241800". Japan Meteorological Agency. July 24, 2012. Archived from the original on July 25, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  19. ↑ Kids welcome class suspension, play in the rain, GMA News
  20. ↑ "Tropical depression 'Ferdie' pummels Luzon, storm signal up in 11 areas - InterAksyon.com". Archived from the original on 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  21. ↑ Tropical Depression Ferdie Soaks Luzon Stays in PH till Monday
  22. ↑ 2 killed, 6 missing as floods hit Manila
  23. ↑ Hong Kong Observatory (July 21, 2012). "Number 119 – Tropical Cyclone Bulletin (Signal No. 1)" (Press Weather Report). Hong Kong Government. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals: Vicente". HKO Warnings and Signals Database. Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Severe Typhoon Vicente (1208) (Tropical Cyclone Report). Tropical Cyclones Affecting Hong Kong in 2012. Hong Kong Observatory. December 21, 2012.
  26. ↑ "Severe Typhoon Vicente" (Press release). Hong Kong Observatory. December 21, 2012.
  27. ↑ Chen Te-ping (July 23, 2012). "Typhoon Vicente Slams Hong Kong". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  28. ↑ "Hong Kong lashed by strong typhoon". BBC News. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  29. ↑ Lai, Alexis (24 July 2012). "Hong Kong cleans up in aftermath of Typhoon Vicente". CNN International. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  30. ↑ "Hong Kong hit by strong typhoon". The Guardian. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  31. ↑ Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau. Member Report of Macao, China (PDF). 7th Integrated Workshop: November 26 – 29, 2012. Nanjing, China: The ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee. pp. 4–5. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  32. 1 2 Tecent (July 24, 2012). "台风韦森特致广东46万人受灾 经济损失逾10亿元". 中国新闻网. 中国新闻网. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  33. ↑ "Shenzhen cleans up in aftermath of Typhoon Vicente". Shenzhen Daily. July 26, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  34. ↑ Lu Hui (July 26, 2012). "400,000 affected by Typhoon Vicente in Guangxi". Xinhua General News. Relief Web. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  35. ↑ China Meteorological Agency (November 26, 2012). Member Report: China (PDF). ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee: 7th Integrated Workshop. ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 2, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  36. ↑ National Center for Hydro-Megeorological Forecasting of Vietnam. Member Report of The Socialist Republic of Vietnam (PDF). 7th Integrated Workshop: November 26 – 29, 2012. Nanjing, China: The ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 1, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  37. ↑ KHÁI QUÁT TÌNH HÌNH THỜI TIẾT THUỶ VĂN NĂM 2012 (PDF) (Report) (in Vietnamese). 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
Typhoon Vicente (Ferdie)
Vicente 2012-07-23 1755Z.png
Vicente making landfall over Guangdong at peak intensity on July 23
Tropical cyclones of the 2012 Pacific typhoon season
2012 Pacific typhoon season summary.png
TD
TD
TD
01W
TD
TD
TS
Pakhar
TD
TD
TD
TD
STS
Sanvu
TY
Mawar
VSTY
Guchol
STS
Talim
TS
Doksuri
STS
Khanun
TY
Vicente
TY
Saola
TY
Damrey
TY
Haikui
STS
Kirogi
TD
TD
TY
Kai-tak
TY
Tembin
VSTY
Bolaven
TD
TD
VITY
Sanba
TD
TD
VITY
Jelawat
STS
Ewiniar
STS
Maliksi
STS
Gaemi
VSTY
Prapiroon
STS
Maria
VSTY
Son-Tinh
TD
25W
VSTY
Bopha
TS
Wukong
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.