1996 Pacific typhoon season
1996 Pacific typhoon season | |
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![]() Season summary map | |
Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | February 29, 1996 |
Last system dissipated | December 30, 1996 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Herb |
• Maximum winds | 260 km/h (160 mph) |
• Lowest pressure | 925 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 43 |
Total storms | 33 |
Typhoons | 21 |
Super typhoons | 6 |
Total fatalities | 873 |
Total damage | Unknown |
The 1996 Pacific typhoon season has no official bounds; it ran year-round in 1996, but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between May and November.[1] These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean, north of the equator and west of the international date line. Storms that form east of the date line and north of the equator are called hurricanes; see 1996 Pacific hurricane season. Tropical Storms formed in the entire west pacific basin were assigned a name by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Tropical depressions in this basin have the "W" suffix added to their number. Tropical depressions that enter or form in the Philippine area of responsibility are assigned a name by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA. This can often result in the same storm having two names.
Storms
The 1996 season was very active. Forty-four tropical cyclones formed this year, of which 33 became tropical storms. Twenty-one storms reached typhoon intensity, of which six reached super typhoon strength.
Tropical Depression 01W (Asiang)
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | February 27 – March 1 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); 998 hPa (mbar) |
On February 21, a large area of convection developed south of the Philippines Sea. The convection developed into a low pressure area and was at first bombarded by wind shear, but conditions soon turned favorable which allowed it to strengthen rapidly on February 27 before becoming a Tropical depression on February 28. Tropical Depression 01w soon drifted over the Philippines a day later, and weakened slightly due to land interaction. On March 1, a cold front brought cold, dry air and vertical wind shear which pushed the system south caused the system's low level circulation center to become exposed. The exposed remnants of 01w continued to drift south, before being completely absorbed by the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Tropical Storm Ann (Biring)
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | April 2 – April 9 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (1-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Depression 03W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | April 25 – April 26 |
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Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (1-min); |
Typhoon Bart (Konsing)
Category 4 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | May 9 – May 18 |
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Peak intensity | 230 km/h (145 mph) (1-min); 930 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Storm Cam (Ditang)
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | May 18 – May 24 |
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Peak intensity | 110 km/h (70 mph) (1-min); 994 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Dan
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 5 – July 12 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (1-min); 970 hPa (mbar) |
Super Typhoon Eve
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 13 – July 20 |
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Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min); 940 hPa (mbar) |
A Tropical Upper Tropospheric Trough spawned Tropical Depression 7W on July 10 over the open Western Pacific. It tracked generally west-northwestward, strengthening to a tropical storm on the 14th. On the 15th Eve became a typhoon, which was followed by a period of explosive deepening to a 100 mph Typhoon, with a pressure drop of 40 mb from early on the 15th to early on the 16th. An eyewall replacement cycle weakened Eve to a 95 mph typhoon, but as the outer eyewall contracted, the storm again reached wind speeds of 97 mph before hitting southern Japan on the 18th. Rapidly weakening over the mountains, Eve turned eastward over the islands and the last warning was issued on the 20th. It restrengthened to a tropical storm east of Japan, and continued northeastward until dissipation on the 27th. Eve, despite being a Category 4 at landfall, caused no reported deaths and only 9 injuries.[2]
Typhoon Frankie (Edeng)
Severe tropical storm (JMA) | |
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 21 – July 24 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min); 975 hPa (mbar) |
An active monsoon trough over the Western Pacific Ocean developed 3 typhoons; Frankie, Gloria, and Herb. The first, Frankie, developed in the South China Sea on July 19. It tracked west-northwestward and became a tropical storm on the 21st. After crossing the island of Hainan Frankie rapidly intensified to a 100 mph typhoon over the Gulf of Tonkin. It northern Vietnam on the 23rd, and dissipated 2 days later over China. 104 people were reported killed or missing in association with Frankie, and damage figures are estimated at over $200 million (1996 US Dollars).[2]
Typhoon Gloria (Gloring)
Typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 22 – July 27 |
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Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min); 965 hPa (mbar) |
The same monsoon trough that spawned Frankie also spawned a tropical depression on July 19 east of the Philippines. It headed northwestward, slowly organizing into a tropical storm on the 22nd. The next day Gloria reached typhoon strength, and a day later it reached its peak of 100 mph winds. Gloria brushed the northern coast of the Philippines and turned northward to hit Taiwan on the 26th. After crossing the island and the Taiwan Straight, Gloria hit China where she dissipated on the 27th. Gloria caused 23 casualties, 20 of which were in the northern Philippines. In addition, damage was estimated at $20 million (1996 USD).[2]
Super Typhoon Herb (Huaning)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 23 – August 1 |
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Peak intensity | 175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min); 925 hPa (mbar) |
Super Typhoon Herb was the strongest and the largest storm of 1996. Herb struck Ryūkyū Islands, Taiwan and People's Republic of China. Maximum sustained winds of the cyclone reached 160 miles per hour (260 km/h) over the open ocean. The system led to 590 casualties and US$5 billion in damage (1996 dollars).[2]
Tropical Storm Ian
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 28 – July 31 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (1-min); 1002 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Joy
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 29 – August 5 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (1-min); 980 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Kirk (Isang)
Typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 3 – August 16 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (10-min); 955 hPa (mbar) |
A monsoon depression developed on July 28 over the open Pacific Ocean. It headed northwestward, slowly consolidating to become a tropical storm on the 5th. While south of Japan, Kirk drifted to the southeast and looped back to the west, strengthening to a typhoon on the 8th while looping. It continued slowly northwestward, and while curving to the northeast Kirk reached a peak of 110 mph winds. The typhoon struck southwestern Japan at that intensity on the 14th. It weakened over the country, and dissipated on the 16th over the northern Pacific. Kirk caused heavy flooding, resulting in at least 2 deaths and moderate damage.[2]
Tropical Storm Lisa
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 5 – August 7 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (1-min); 998 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Depression 15W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 12 – August 16 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Storm Marty
Tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 13 – August 14 |
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Peak intensity | 85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min); 991 hPa (mbar) |
The monsoon trough spawned a tropical depression over southern China on August 11. It drifted southwestward, entering the Gulf of Tonkin on the 12th. An extremely small cyclone, it reached tropical storm strength on the 13th and a peak of 60 mph on the 14th. Marty made landfall on the 14th on northern Vietnam, where it dissipated 3 days later. Though small and somewhat weak, Marty managed to cause moderate damage and flooding, amounting to the deaths of 125 with 107 people missing.[2]
Tropical Depression 17W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 14 – August 14 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); |
Typhoon Niki (Lusing)
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 18 – August 23 |
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Peak intensity | 175 km/h (110 mph) (1-min); 970 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Orson
Category 4 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 21 – September 3 |
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Peak intensity | 215 km/h (130 mph) (1-min); 955 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Piper
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 23 – August 26 |
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Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (1-min); 995 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Depression 21W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 26 – August 27 |
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Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (1-min); |
Tropical Storm Rick
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 28 – August 31 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min); 1006 hPa (mbar) |
Super Typhoon Sally (Maring)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 5 – September 9 |
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Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min); 940 hPa (mbar) |
On September 2, a tropical depression developed well east of the Philippines. It headed west-northwestward, reaching tropical storm strength on the 5th and typhoon strength on the 6th. On the 7th Sally rapidly intensified to a 160 mph Super Typhoon while passing just north of the Philippines. It weakened slightly yet steadily to a 115 mph typhoon over the South China Sea, hitting the Luichow Peninsula of China on the 9th, and dissipated the next day over the country. Sally brought heavy rain and damage to China, causing 114 casualties, 110 people missing, and economic losses estimated at $1.5 billion (1996 USD).[2]
Tropical Storm 24W (Ningning)
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 9 – September 14 |
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Peak intensity | 85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min); 995 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Tom
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 11 – September 20 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (1-min); 965 hPa (mbar) |
Super Typhoon Violet (Osang)
Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 11 – September 23 |
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Peak intensity | 240 km/h (150 mph) (1-min); 935 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Willie
Severe tropical storm (JMA) | |
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 17 – September 23 |
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Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); 980 hPa (mbar) |
An active monsoon trough that also developed Typhoons Tom (25W) and Violet (26W) spawned a tropical depression in the Gulf of Tonkin on September 16. It moved counter-clockwise around Hainan Island, becoming a tropical storm on the 17th and a typhoon on the 19th. It crossed the narrow Hainan Straight between Hainan and China, and continued west-southwestward across the Gulf of Tonkin. Willie made landfall on Vietnam on the 22nd, and dissipated the next day. The typhoon resulted in 38 fatalities from flooding.[2]
Super Typhoon Yates (Paring)
Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 22 – October 1 |
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Peak intensity | 240 km/h (150 mph) (1-min); 935 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Zane (Reming)
Category 3 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 24 – October 3 |
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Peak intensity | 205 km/h (125 mph) (1-min); 955 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Storm Abel (Seniang)
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 11 – October 17 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (1-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
In the Philippines, Abel killed eight people, left seven others missing and caused $4.3 million in damages.
Tropical Depression 31W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 13 – October 17 |
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Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (1-min); |
Typhoon Beth
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 13 – October 21 |
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Peak intensity | 165 km/h (105 mph) (1-min); 970 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Carlo
Category 3 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 21 – October 26 |
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Peak intensity | 195 km/h (120 mph) (1-min); 965 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Depression 34W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 29 – October 30 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); |
Tropical Storm 35W
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 2 – November 3 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (1-min); 996 hPa (mbar) |
35W killed 60 people and caused $138 million in damages.[3]
Super Typhoon Dale (Ulpiang)
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 4 – November 14 |
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Peak intensity | 260 km/h (160 mph) (1-min); 930 hPa (mbar) |
A cluster of thunderstorm activity formed southeast of Guam on November 2. The system slowly organized, becoming a tropical depression on November 4. Remaining nearly stationary, the depression intensified into a tropical storm late in the day. The cyclone then turned westward, becoming a typhoon by November 7. Late in the day, Dale passed south of Guam bringing winds as high as 74 knots (137 km/h) and high seas which overtopped cliffs 30 metres (98 ft) high. Damage on the island totaled US$3.5 million (1996 dollars.) Continuing to intensify, Dale became a supertyphoon in the Philippine Sea on November 9. On November 10, Dale turned north, recurving east of the Philippines. On November 14, Dale accelerated east-northeast at more than 60 knots (110 km/h) as it became an extratropical cyclone.[2]
Tropical Storm Ernie (Toyang)
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 4 – November 17 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (1-min); 996 hPa (mbar) |
In the Philippines, Ernie killed 24 people, left 12 others missing and caused $5.1 million in damages.
Tropical Storm 38W
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 6 – November 8 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (1-min); |
Tropical Depression 39W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 8 – November 9 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); |
Tropical Depression 40W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 25 – December 1 |
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Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (1-min); |
Tropical Depression 41W
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 14 – December 20 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); |
Typhoon Fern
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 21 – December 30 |
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Peak intensity | 150 km/h (90 mph) (1-min); 975 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Storm Greg
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 24 – December 27 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (1-min); 998 hPa (mbar) |
Two active monsoon troughs that also developed Typhoon Fern and Southern Hemisphere Cyclones Ophelia, Phil, and Fergus spawned Tropical Depression 43W in the South China Sea on December 21. Due to the troughs' nature, the depression headed east-southeastward, where it strengthened into the final tropical storm of the year on the 24th; Greg. After reaching a peak of 45 knots (83 km/h) winds it crossed the northern part of Borneo on the 25th. It continued east-southeastward until dissipation on the 27th, south of the Philippines. Greg caused extensive property damage on Borneo from torrential flooding, resulting in 127 deaths and 100 people missing.[2]
1996 storm names
Western North Pacific tropical cyclones were named by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. This was the first year the following names were used. The first storm of 1996 was named Ann and the final one was named Greg.
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) uses its own naming scheme for tropical cyclones within its area of responsibility. Lists are recycled every four years. This is the same list used for the 1992 season.
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See also
- 1996 Pacific hurricane season
- 1996 Atlantic hurricane season
- 1996 North Indian cyclone season
- 1996-97 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season
References
- ^ Gary Padgett. May 2003 Tropical Cyclone Summary. Retrieved 2006-08-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 1996 Pacific Typhoon Tropical Cyclone Report: Chapter 3. Retrieved on 2007-01-07.
- ^ http://cidi.org/disaster/96b/6k01.html
External links
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
- China Meteorological Agency
- National Weather Service Guam
- Hong Kong Observatory
- Macau Meteorological Geophysical Services
- Korea Meteorological Agency
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
- Taiwan Central Weather Bureau
- Satellite movie of 1996 Pacific typhoon season