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2022 Pacific typhoon season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedMarch 29, 2022
Last system dissipatedSeason ongoing
Strongest storm
NameMalakas
 • Maximum winds95 km/h (60 mph)
(10-minute sustained)
 • Lowest pressure990 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions3
Total storms2
Typhoons0
Super typhoons0 (unofficial)[nb 1]
Total fatalities2 total
Total damageUnknown
Related articles
Pacific typhoon seasons
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

The 2022 Pacific typhoon season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation, in which tropical cyclones form in the western Pacific Ocean. The season runs throughout 2022, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October.

The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean to the north of the equator between 100°E and 180th meridian. Within the northwestern Pacific Ocean, there are two separate agencies that assign names to tropical cyclones which can often result in a cyclone having two names. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)[nb 2] will name a tropical cyclone should it be judged to have 10-minute sustained wind speeds of at least 65 km/h (40 mph) anywhere in the basin, whilst the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) assigns names to tropical cyclones which move into or form as a tropical depression in their area of responsibility located between 135°E and 115°E and between 5°N–25°N regardless of whether or not a tropical cyclone has already been given a name by the JMA. Tropical depressions that are monitored by the United States' Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)[nb 3][nb 1] are given a number with a "W" suffix.

Seasonal forecasts

Other forecasts
Date		 Forecast
Center		 Period Systems Ref.
December 22, 2021 PAGASA January–March 0–3 tropical cyclones [3]
December 22, 2021 PAGASA April–June 1–4 tropical cyclones [3]
2022 season Forecast
Center		 Tropical
cyclones		 Tropical
storms		 Typhoons Ref.
Actual activity: JMA 3 2 0
Actual activity: JTWC 3 2 0
Actual activity: PAGASA 1 1 0

During the year several national meteorological services and scientific agencies forecast how many tropical cyclones, tropical storms, and typhoons will form during a season and/or how many tropical cyclones will affect a particular country. These agencies included the Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) Consortium of University College London, PAGASA and Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau. The first forecast was released by PAGASA on December 22, 2021, in their monthly seasonal climate outlook predicting the first half of 2022.[3] They predicted that only 0–3 tropical cyclones were expected to form or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility between January and March, while 1–4 tropical cyclones are expected to form between April and June. PAGASA also stated that ongoing La Niña conditions could last until it transitions back into ENSO-neutral conditions by the second quarter of 2022.[3]

Seasonal summary

Systems

Tropical Depression 01W

Tropical depression (JMA)
Tropical depression (SSHWS)
 
DurationMarch 29 – March 31
Peak intensity<55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min);
1006 hPa (mbar)

A low-pressure area southeast of Da Nang, Vietnam developed into a tropical depression at 18:00 UTC on March 29.[4] At 21:00 UTC the same day, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) for the system.[5] On the next day, the agency upgraded to a tropical depression, assigning it the designation 01W. Shortly after, they issued their final advisory on the system.[6]

Severe Tropical Storm Malakas

Malakas
Current storm status
Severe tropical storm  (JMA)
Current storm status
Tropical storm (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:12:00 UTC, April 10
Location:11°42′N 137°54′E / 11.7°N 137.9°E / 11.7; 137.9 (Malakas)
190 nautical miles (350 km; 220 mi) NNW of Yap
Sustained winds:50 knots (95 km/h; 60 mph) (10-min mean)
gusting to 70 knots (130 km/h; 80 mph)
55 knots (100 km/h; 65 mph) (1-min mean)
Pressure:990 hPa (29.23 inHg)
Movement:WNW at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)
See more detailed information.

The JTWC first noted the existence of a tropical disturbance on April 3.[7] Favorable conditions near the system helped it develop, with the JMA recognizing the system as a tropical depression on April 6.[8] Later in the day, the JTWC issued a TCFA.[9] The following day, the JTWC recognized the system as a tropical depression and gave it the designation 02W.[10] At 21:00 UTC, the JTWC upgraded it to a tropical storm.[11] On April 8, the system developed into a tropical storm and was named Malakas by the JMA.[12]

Current storm information

As of 12:00 UTC April 10, Severe Tropical Storm Malakas is located near 11°42′N 137°54′E / 11.7°N 137.9°E / 11.7; 137.9 (Malakas) or about 190 nautical miles (350 km; 220 mi) north-northwest of Yap. Maximum 10-minute sustained winds are at 50 knots (95 km/h; 60 mph), with gusts up to 70 knots (130 km/h; 80 mph), while maximum 1-minute sustained winds are at 55 knots (100 km/h; 65 mph). The minimum central barometric pressure is 990 hPa (29.23 inHg), and the system is moving west-northwest at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph).

For the latest official information, see

Tropical Storm Megi (Agaton)

Megi (Agaton)
Current storm status
Tropical storm  (JMA)
Current storm status
Tropical storm (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:12:00 UTC, April 10
Location:10°48′N 125°12′E / 10.8°N 125.2°E / 10.8; 125.2 (Megi (Agaton))
327 nautical miles (605 km; 375 mi) SE of Manila, Philippines
Sustained winds:35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) (10-min mean)
gusting to 50 knots (95 km/h; 60 mph)
35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) (1-min mean)
Pressure:1000 hPa (29.53 inHg)
Movement:Almost stationary
See more detailed information.

On April 8, the JTWC noted the persistence of an area of convection 359 nautical miles (665 km; 413 mi) west-northwest of Palau.[13] Since the storm's conditions were favorable for development, the JMA included the storm in its weather summary as a tropical depression off the coast east of Visayas later that day.[13][14] Around the same time, the PAGASA announced that the system had developed into a tropical depression, was named Agaton by the agency.[15] The PAGASA began issuing Tropical Cyclone Bulletins (TCBs) for the storm later that day.[16] On the next day, the JTWC later issued a TCFA for the system.[17] At 03:00 UTC, the agency upgraded it to a tropical depression and assigned it the identifier 03W.[18] On April 10, the JMA upgraded it to a tropical storm, assigning it the name Megi.[19]

Current storm information

As of 12:00 UTC April 10, Tropical Storm Megi (Agaton) is located near 10°48′N 125°12′E / 10.8°N 125.2°E / 10.8; 125.2 (Megi) or about 327 nmi (606 km; 376 mi) southeast of Manila, Philippines. Maximum 10-minute sustained winds are at 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph), with gusts up to 50 knots (95 km/h; 60 mph), while maximum 1-minute sustained winds are at 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph). The minimum central barometric pressure is 1000 hPa (29.53 inHg), and the system is almost stationary.

For the latest official information, see

Watches and warnings

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Storm names

See also: Tropical cyclone naming and History of tropical cyclone naming

Within the Northwest Pacific Ocean, both the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) assign names to tropical cyclones that develop in the Western Pacific, which can result in a tropical cyclone having two names.[20] The Japan Meteorological Agency's RSMC Tokyo — Typhoon Center assigns international names to tropical cyclones on behalf of the World Meteorological Organization's Typhoon Committee, should they be judged to have 10-minute sustained windspeeds of 65 km/h (40 mph).[21] PAGASA names to tropical cyclones which move into or form as a tropical depression in their area of responsibility located between 135°E and 115°E and between 5°N and 25°N even if the cyclone has had an international name assigned to it.[20] The names of significant tropical cyclones are retired, by both PAGASA and the Typhoon Committee.[21] Should the list of names for the Philippine region be exhausted then names will be taken from an auxiliary list of which the first ten are published each season. Unused names are marked in gray.

International names

Main article: List of retired Pacific typhoon names

A tropical cyclone is named when it is judged to have 10-minute sustained windspeeds of 65 km/h (40 mph).[22] The JMA selected the names from a list of 140 names, that had been developed by the 14 members nations and territories of the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee.[23] Retired names, if any, will be announced by the WMO in 2023; though replacement names will be announced in 2024. The next 28 names on the naming list are listed here along with their international numeric designation, if they are used.

  • Malakas (2201) (active)
  • Megi (2202) (active)
  • Chaba (unused)
  • Aere (unused)
  • Songda (unused)
  • Trases (unused)
  • Mulan (unused)
  • Meari (unused)
  • Ma-on (unused)
  • Tokage (unused)
  • Hinnamnor (unused)
  • Muifa (unused)
  • Merbok (unused)
  • Nanmadol (unused)
  • Talas (unused)
  • Noru (unused)
  • Kulap (unused)
  • Roke (unused)
  • Sonca (unused)
  • Nesat (unused)
  • Haitang (unused)
  • Nalgae (unused)
  • Banyan (unused)
  • Yamaneko (unused)
  • Pakhar (unused)
  • Sanvu (unused)
  • Mawar (unused)
  • Guchol (unused)

Philippines

Main article: List of retired Philippine typhoon names

This season, PAGASA will use its own naming scheme, that will either develop within or move into their self-defined area of responsibility.[24] The names were taken from a list of names, that was last used during 2018 and are scheduled to be used again during 2026.[24] All of the names are the same except Obet, Rosal and Umberto which replaced the names Ompong, Rosita and Usman after they were retired.[24]

  • Agaton (2202) (active)
  • Basyang (unused)
  • Caloy (unused)
  • Domeng (unused)
  • Ester (unused)
  • Florita (unused)
  • Gardo (unused)
  • Henry (unused)
  • Inday (unused)
  • Josie (unused)
  • Karding (unused)
  • Luis (unused)
  • Maymay (unused)
  • Neneng (unused)
  • Obet (unused)
  • Paeng (unused)
  • Queenie (unused)
  • Rosal (unused)
  • Samuel (unused)
  • Tomas (unused)
  • Umberto (unused)
  • Venus (unused)
  • Waldo (unused)
  • Yayang (unused)
  • Zeny (unused)

Auxiliary list

  • Agila (unused)
  • Bagwis (unused)
  • Chito (unused)
  • Diego (unused)
  • Elena (unused)
  • Felino (unused)
  • Gunding (unused)
  • Harriet (unused)
  • Indang (unused)
  • Jessa (unused)

Season effects

This table summarizes all the systems that developed within or moved into the North Pacific Ocean, to the west of the International Date Line during 2022. The tables also provide an overview of a systems intensity, duration, land areas affected and any deaths or damages associated with the system.

Name Dates Peak intensity Areas affected Damage
(USD) 		Deaths Refs
Category Wind speed Pressure
01W March 29 – 31 Tropical depression Not specified 1006 hPa (29.71 inHg) Vietnam None 1 [25]
Malakas April 6 – present Severe tropical storm 95 km/h (60 mph) 990 hPa (29.23 inHg) Caroline Islands None None
Megi (Agaton) April 8 – present Tropical storm 65 km/h (40 mph) 998 hPa (29.47 inHg) Philippines None 1 [26]
Season aggregates
3 systems March 29 – Season ongoing 95 km/h (60 mph) 990 hPa (29.23 inHg) None 2

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b A super typhoon is an unofficial category used by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) for a typhoon with winds of at least 240 km/h (150 mph).[2]
  2. ^ The Japan Meteorological Agency is the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.
  3. ^ The Joint Typhoon Warning Center is a joint United States Navy – United States Air Force task force that issues tropical cyclone warnings for the western Pacific Ocean and other regions.[1]

References

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  11. ^ Tropical Storm 02W (Two) Warning No. 4 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
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  13. ^ a b Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Oceans, 0330Z 3 April 2022 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
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  15. ^ PAGASA [@dost_pagasa] (April 8, 2022). "At 2:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area east of Visayas developed into Tropical Depression #AgatonPH. Tropical Cyclone Bulletins will be issued starting at 5AM today" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #1 for Tropical Depression 'Agaton'" (PDF). PAGASA. April 8, 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
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  18. ^ Tropical Depression 03W (Three) Warning No. 1 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  19. ^ "RSMC Tropical Cyclone Advisory Name TS 2202 Megi (2202) Upgraded from TD". Japan Meteorological Agency. April 10, 2022. Archived from the original on April 10, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  20. ^ a b Padgett, Gary. "Monthly Tropical Cyclone Summary December 1999". Australian Severe Weather. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
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  24. ^ a b c "Philippine Tropical Cyclone Names". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
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