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This article is about the 2013 typhoon. For other storms of the same name, see Typhoon Haiyan (disambiguation).
Haiyan (Yolanda)
Current storm status
Category 2 typhoon (1-min mean)
Satellite image
Forecast map
As of:21:00 UTC November 9
Location:16°00′N 110°36′E / 16.0°N 110.6°E / 16.0; 110.6
About 182 nmi (337 km; 209 mi) E of Da Nang, Vietnam
Sustained winds:85 (10-min mean)
90 (1-min mean)
gusting to 120
Pressure:950
Movement:WNW at 20 kn (37 km/h; 23 mph)
See more detailed information.

Typhoon Haiyan of November 2013, which is known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda, is one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded; meteorologists say it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall. The thirtieth named storm, thirteenth typhoon, and fifth super-typhoon of the 2013 Pacific typhoon season, Haiyan originated as an area of low pressure east-southeast of Pohnpei in the western Pacific Ocean on November 2. Tracking generally westward, the disturbance steadily developed within an environment of light wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures, becoming a tropical depression early the following day. After becoming a tropical storm and attaining the name Haiyan at 0000 UTC on November 4, the system began a period of explosive deepening that brought it to typhoon intensity by 1800 UTC on November 5. With an expanding and deepening central dense overcast and clear eye visible on satellite, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) upgraded Haiyan to a super typhoon—a typhoon in which maximum sustained winds attain or exceed 240 km/h (150 mph)—early on November 6. After entering PAGASA's region of responsibility, the JTWC upgraded Haiyan to a Category 5 equivalent on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.

Steered by a subtropical ridge to the cyclone's north, the eye of Haiyan passed over the northern portion of Palau, where extensive wind damage was observed. Thereafter, it continued to intensify; at 1200 UTC on November 7, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) upped the storm's maximum ten-minute sustained winds to 235 km/h (145 mph), the highest in relation to the cyclone. At 1800 UTC, the JTWC raised the system's one-minute sustained winds to 315 km/h (195 mph), unofficially making Haiyan the fourth most intense tropical cyclone ever observed. Several hours later, the eye of the cyclone made its first landfall on Guiuan, Eastern Samar, without any change in intensity; if verified, this would make Haiyan the strongest tropical cyclone to make a landfall on record, which may surpass the old record of 305 km/h (190 mph) set by Hurricane Camille in 1969. On November 8, the cyclone entered the South China Sea and was downgraded to a Category 4 typhoon by the JTWC. Readings indicated that Typhoon Haiyan dropped to Category 3 as it traversed the South China Sea, with gusts of up to 210 km/h (130 mph) and 1-minute sustained winds of up to 190 km/h (120 mph).[citation needed]

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
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
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On November 2, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) began monitoring a broad area of low pressure located about 425 km (265 mi) east-southeast of Pohnpei, one of the states in the Federated States of Micronesia. The system featured broken banding features alongside steadily consolidating convection. Environmental conditions ahead of the disturbance favored tropical cyclogenesis and dynamic weather forecast models predicted that a well-defined tropical cyclone would form within 72 hours.[1][nb 1] Early on November 3, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) classified the system as a tropical depression.[3][nb 2] Owing to a consolidating low-level circulation center with building deep convection, the JTWC also classified the system as a tropical depression, shortly after issuing a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert.[5][6] Subsequent intensification resulted in the JMA upgrading the system to a tropical storm and assigning it the name Haiyan at 0000 UTC on November 4.[7] Meanwhile, the JTWC also upgraded it to a tropical storm, when the expansive system was steadily consolidating in an area of weak to moderate vertical wind shear and tracking westward along the southern periphery of a subtropical ridge.[8] By November 5, the storm began to undergo rapid intensification as a prominent central dense overcast (CDO) with an embedded eye began developing. Owing to the formation of an eye, the JTWC estimated Haiyan to have achieved typhoon status around 0000 UTC that day.[9][10] The JMA followed suit 18 hours later,[11] by which time the JTWC estimated one-minute sustained winds to have reached 195 km/h (120 mph).[12]

A small typhoon, with a core roughly 110 km (70 mi) across, rapid intensification continued through November 6 as a 11 km (7 mi) wide pin-hole eye formed. Upper-level outflow favored further strengthening of the system and was further enhanced by a Tropical Upper Tropospheric Trough to the northeast.[13] Intense banding features along the southern periphery of Haiyan wrapped into the system as well. Early on November 6, the JTWC estimated the system to have achieved super typhoon status.[14][nb 3] That day, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) assigned the storm the local name Yolanda as it approached their area of responsibility.[16] Intensification slowed somewhat during the day, though the JTWC estimated the storm to have attained Category 5-equivalent status on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale around 1200 UTC. At this time, Haiyan displayed a 15 km (9 mi) wide eye surrounded by a ring of deep convection.[17] Later, the eye of the typhoon passed over the island of Kayangel in Palau.[18]

Around 1200 UTC on November 7, Haiyan attained its peak intensity with ten-minute sustained winds of 235 km/h (145 mph) and a barometric pressure of 895 mbar (hPa; 26.43 inHg).[19] Six hours later, the JTWC estimated Haiyan to have attained one-minute sustained winds of 315 km/h (195 mph) and gusts up to 378 km/h (235 mph).[20] This unofficially ranks Haiyan as the fourth-strongest tropical cyclone on record in terms of wind speed, only exceeded by Typhoon Ida (325 km/h) in 1958, Typhoon Violet (335 km/h) in 1961, and Typhoon Nancy (345 km/h) in 1961. However, due to the fact the wind recordings in typhoons were erroneously high during the 1950s and 1960s, Haiyan unofficially ranks as the strongest tropical cyclone on record.[21] The storm displayed some characteristics of an annular tropical cyclone, though a strong convective band remained present along the western side of the system.[20] Satellite estimates at the time, using the Dvorak technique, reached the maximum level on the scale: T#8.0.[20] The storm's structure exceeded the maximum intensity on the scale as, the "Dvorak technique makes no allowance for an eye embedded so deeply in cloud tops as cold as [cold dark gray],"[nb 4] as noted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) satellite analysis branch.[22] Some automated models initialized its intensity at T#8.1, exceeding the scale's upper bounds.[23] Through satellite estimates, NOAA also estimated that Haiyan achieved a minimum pressure between 858 mbar (hPa; 25.34 inHg) and 884 mbar (hPa; 26.11 inHg).[23][24]

Preparations

Micronesia and Palau

Upon JTWC’s declaration of Tropical Depression 31W on November 3, a tropical storm warning was issued for Chuuk Lagoon, Losap, and Poluwat in the Federated States of Micronesia. Further west, Faraulep, Satawal, and Woleai, were placed under a typhoon watch while Fananu and Ulul were placed under a tropical storm watch.[25] The following day, the tropical storm warning expanded to include Satawal while a typhoon warning was issued for Woleai.[26] Much of Yap State while the islands of Koror and Kayangel in Palau were placed under a typhoon watch later on November 4.[27] The government issued a mandatory evacuation for Kayangel, and although most residents ignored the warning, they all survived the storm.[18] As Haiyan progressed westward, the easternmost advisories were gradually discontinued.[28] As Haiyan intensified into a typhoon on November 5, warnings were raised across Palau and Yap State.[29][30] Government offices in Melekeok were used an evacuation building for Palau.[31] Despite mandatory evacuation orders, most residents on Kayangel remained on the island and rode out the typhoon.[32]

Philippines

Animated enhanced infrared satellite loop of Typhoon Haiyan from peak intensity to landfall in the Philippines

Officials placed police officers in the Bicol Region ahead of the storm.[33] In the provinces of Samar and Leyte, classes were canceled, and residents in flood and landslide-prone areas were required to evacuate.[34] Some of the storm-threatened areas were affected by an earlier earthquake in Bohol.[35] The Philippine President requested the military to deploy planes and helicopters to the region expected to be affected.[36] As Haiyan was moving very fast, PAGASA issued warnings at different levels to about 60 of the 80 provinces, including the capital Metro Manila. [37]

Vietnam

As of 9 November 2013 the storm was heading to Vietnam, where sustained wind speeds at landfall were forecast to be in the region of 75-80 mph (120-130 km/h), with gusts up to 115 mph. 200,000 people were being evacuated in central Vietnam. Schools were being closed and people living in low-lying coastal areas moved to typhoon shelters on higher ground. Shipping was ordered back to port. Some 170,000 soldiers were mobilised to provide emergency relief. Shortly before, central Vietnam had suffered widespread damage from typhoons Wutip and Nari, but Haiyan was expected to be at least twice as powerful, and likely to cause much damage, particularly to houses to which makeshift repairs were made after the earlier typhoons.[38]

Impact

Palau and Micronesia

On Kayangel in Palau, a high storm surge damaged several houses,[31] while strong winds downed trees.[18] Despite residents' refusal to evacuate, no fatalities or major injuries took place on the island. Helicopters were flown to the island to survey damage and provide relief supplies. The government planned to evacuate those who were left homeless from the island.[32] Koror, Babeldaob and Kayangel each lost access to water and power.[18] In Koror, winds reaching as high as 120 km/h (75 mph) blew out rooftops and downed trees and power lines. A causeway linking an offshore hospital to the main island was temporarily shut down after being inundated by water.[39] On the northern end of Babeldaob, Haiyan damaged schools and buildings.[31] Lying closest to Haiyan at the time of the typhoon's passage, Kayangel was flooded in its entirety, and all homes were destroyed. Though no people were killed there, 69 others were displaced by the storm.[39]

Philippines

Effects of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines
Casualties
(NDRRMC totals)[40]
Region Deaths Injuries Missing
Bicol Region 1 7 0
CALABARZON 0 0 2
Caraga 1 0 0
Central Visayas 0 1 2
Eastern Visayas 134 0 0
MIMAROPA 0 0 0
Zamboanga Peninsula 1 1 0
SOCCSKSARGEN 2 0 0
Western Visayas 1 6 0
Total 138[40] 15[40] 4
Damage[40]
Amount
Agriculture ₱1,574,769.25
(US$36,478.33)
Infrastructure ₱4,880,000.00
(US$113,041.47)
Total damages[nb 5] ₱6,454,769.25
(US$149,519.79)
File:YolandaPSWS.png
Highest Public Storm Warning Signals raised by PAGASA throughout the Philippines.

Meteorological observations

Some meteorologists suggest that this kind of cyclone is very rare to form during the month of November. They also added that Haiyan can be classified as a category 6 typhoon. In Surigao city, 11.10 inches of rainfall was recorded, much of which fell in under 12 hours. On its peak strength, Haiyan attained the peak winds of Typhoon Tip, which was known for having the lowest sea-level pressure ever observed on Earth and its massive size. [41]

Category 5 Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolonda) Rainfall Distribution
Measurement
station 		Precipitation Date
(mm) (in)
Surigao City 281.94 mm 11.10 inches November 8, 2013
Maasin City 180.34 mm 7.10 inches November 8, 2013
Tayabas City 174.244 mm 6.86 inches November 8, 2013
Alabat 163.068 mm 6.42 inches November 8, 2013
Puerto Princesa 140.716 mm 5.54 inches November 8, 2013
Tanay 120.396 mm 4.74 inches November 8, 2013
Roxas City 116.078 mm 4.57 inches November 8, 2013

Landfall

Haiyan made its initial landfall at the island of Guiuan, Eastern Samar at 4:45 am (local time) 2045 (UTC) with wind speed of 196 mph (315 km/h), making the super-typhoon the strongest storm ever to make landfall in the world.[42][43] PAGASA also recorded that Haiyan made landfall on the Visayas region six times.[44] As of 9 November 2013 three deaths had been confirmed by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) and seven injuries. Storm surges were also recorded in many places. In the island of Leyte and Samar, PAGASA measured 5-6 meter (15-19 ft) waves.[45]

The storm crossed the Visayas region for almost a day, causing widespread flooding. In Cebu and Iloilo, struck by an earthquake two weeks before, cities were severely devastated. [46] During the morning of November 8, media stations across the country were able to broadcast live the destruction of Haiyan. However, before afternoon, all communications on the Visayas region failed. The Presidential Communications Department of President Noynoy Aquino had difficulty contacting Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in Iloilo to plan relief. [47] Widespread power interruptions, landslides and flash floods were also reported. Major roads were blocked by trees, and impassable. 453 domestic and international airline flights were canceled. Some airports were also closed on November 8 and 9. Ferries were been affected. Relief and rescue efforts were underway by 9 November, but some places remained isolated and out of communication due to severe damage. [48]

Storm surge

The Tacloban airport terminal was destroyed by a storm surge up to the height of the second story. The storm surge was estimated at 5.2 meters (17 feet) [49] with waves up to 15 meters (45 feet). Early estimates are that more than 1000 people have died in Tacloban. There are fears that in particular for eastern side of Tacloban has been badly affected. [citation needed] On the western coast of Samar the storm surge was not so significant.

There was widespread devastation from the storm surge, with many buildings being destroyed.[50]

Records

The JMA analyzed the ten-minute maximum sustained winds of Typhoon Haiyan at 235 km/h (145 mph), making it the second-most intense tropical cyclone in the Northwest Pacific Ocean on record along with Bess in 1982 and Megi in 2010, only after Tip in 1979.[51] The JTWC analyzed that Haiyan was the most intense tropical cyclone worldwide since reliable records began, with one-minute maximum sustained winds estimated at 315 km/h (195 mph).[52] Haiyan also made landfall at peak strength making it possibly the strongest tropical cyclone to ever make landfall worldwide.[53] Haiyan’s atmospheric pressure estimated by the JMA was 895 hPa (26.43 inHg), the lowest since Megi in 2010.[54]

Typhoon Haiyan and climate change

Colin Price, head of the geophysical, atmospheric, and planetary sciences department at Tel Aviv University in Israel, said "We've seen in the past decades the oceans are warming up, likely due to climate change," said Price. "So warmer oceans will give us more energy for these storms, likely resulting in more intense storms."[55]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ 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.[2]
  2. ^ The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.[4]
  3. ^ A super typhoon is defined as a tropical cyclone with one-minute sustained winds of at least 240 km/h (150 mph).[15]
  4. ^ Cold dark gray refers to the temperature of cloud tops seen on enhanced infrared satellite imagery and indicates values below −80 °C (−112 °F).
  5. ^ Total damages figure includes agriculture, infrastructure, casualties, etc. damages.

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