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This article is about the 2014 tropical cyclone. For other storms of the same name, see Typhoon Matmo.
Typhoon Matmo (Henry)
Typhoon (JMA scale)
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS)
Matmo shortly before making landfall over Taiwan on July 22
FormedJuly 16, 2014
DissipatedJuly 26, 2014
(Extratropical after July 25, 2014)
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 130 km/h (80 mph)
1-minute sustained: 155 km/h (100 mph)
Lowest pressure965 hPa (mbar); 28.5 inHg
Fatalities62 total
Damage$567 million (2014 USD)
Areas affected
Part of the 2014 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Matmo, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Henry, was a tropical cyclone which struck Taiwan.[1] It is the tenth named storm and the fourth typhoon of the annual typhoon season.

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

Late on July 13, the Intertropical Convergence Zone formed another tropical disturbance.[2] But due to Typhoon Rammasun being nearby, the disturbance started to weaken. The next day, it gathered warm waters and favorable conditions.[citation needed] Very early on July 16, JMA upgraded the system to a weak tropical depression, as it started to show signs of intensification. At the same time, JTWC made a TCFA alert on the system.[3][4] The next day, JTWC upgraded the system to Tropical Storm 10W, whilst the JMA named the system Matmo (1410) after it strengthened to a tropical storm.[citation needed] Early on July 18, Matmo entered the PAR, with PAGASA giving it the name Henry.[5]

On July 19, JMA upgraded the system to a severe tropical storm, as Matmo moved further to the west. The next day, the system started to slowly intensify to a typhoon, with JTWC still classified it as a tropical storm. Later that day, JTWC upgraded it to a category 1 typhoon as its track shifted towards the northwest.[6] JMA downgraded Matmo to a severe tropical storm again late on July 22. Early on July 23, JTWC instead upgraded Matmo to a category 2, as a small, unclear eye developed.[7]

Preparations and Impact

The remnants of Matmo brought generally light to moderate rains across South Korea, with Seoul reporting 13 mm (0.5 in). Similar rains were expected over Hokkaido, Japan, with forecasts showing 25 to 51 mm (1 to 2 in) over the island.[8]

Taiwan

See also: TransAsia Airways Flight 222

About 5,400 tourists evacuated in two islands of Taiwan.[9] Taiwan's military had gathered and distributed sandbags in anticipation of flooding.[10]

As of the impacts from Typhoon Matmo, the storm made landfall over Taiwan as a severe tropical storm early on July 23. One person was reported dead and some damages were reported.[11] 5 people were injured, due to the storm.[12] A tourist was reported missing after taking pictures on a shore.[13] Agricultural losses throughout Taiwan amounted to at least NT$594.9 million (US$19.73 million). Hualien County sustained the greatest damage, accounting for half the losses.[14]

A TransAsia flight en route to Penghu from Kaohsiung crashed while flying through the typhoon, killing 48 of the 58 passengers.[15]

China

In China, an Orange Tropical Cyclone Alert in areas near Fuzhou.[16][17] Throughout the country, 13 people were killed and economic losses amounted to ¥3.37 billion (US$547 million).[18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tyfonen Matmo drabbar Taiwan". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory For The Western and South Pacific Oceans". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Archived on Webcitation. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  3. ^ "WWJP25 RJTD 160600 WARNING AND SUMMARY 160600". Archived on Webcitation. Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Archived on Webcitation. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Tropical storm enters PAR, codenamed Henry". Joel Locsin, LBG GMA News. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "Tropical Depression Two forms ; Matmo nearing Taiwan". Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  7. ^ "Typhoon Matmo (Henry) targets Taiwan and China, rainfall a key risk". Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  8. ^ "Tropical Rainstorm Matmo to Impact Japan". AccuWeather. July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "Typhoon Matmo batters Taiwan, five hurt". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  10. ^ "Typhoon Matmo heads for mainland China after battering Taiwan with 155km/h winds". Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  11. ^ "Typhoon Matmo slams into Taiwan, one killed". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  12. ^ "Typhoon Matmo batters Taiwan, five hurt". Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  13. ^ "Typhoon Matmo heads for mainland China after battering Taiwan with 155km/h winds". Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  14. ^ "Agricultural losses from Typhoon Matmo reach nearly US$20 million". Taiwan News. July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  15. ^ "Taiwan: 48 dead in TransAsia Airways plane crash". Taipei, Taiwan: The Guardian. July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  16. ^ "Orange Tropical Cyclone alert for MATMO-14 in China".
  17. ^ "Severe Tropical Storm Matmo, TD #2, severe thunderstorms".
  18. ^ "13 killed in typhoon Matmo in China". Times of India. July 27, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
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