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A typhoon is a low pressure weather system with sustained winds of at least 56 knots, primarily occurring in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, and is equivalent to hurricanes in other regions. The Philippines is particularly vulnerable to tropical cyclones, which can cause significant damage and loss of life, making knowledge of these storms crucial. The document also outlines the categories of tropical cyclones, their wind speeds, and safety measures to take before, during, and after a typhoon.

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Typhoon

A typhoon is a low pressure weather system with sustained winds of at least 56 knots, primarily occurring in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, and is equivalent to hurricanes in other regions. The Philippines is particularly vulnerable to tropical cyclones, which can cause significant damage and loss of life, making knowledge of these storms crucial. The document also outlines the categories of tropical cyclones, their wind speeds, and safety measures to take before, during, and after a typhoon.

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TYPHOON

WHAT IS A
TYPHOON?
Typhoon is a low pressure weather
system with sustained wind speeds
near its center of at least 56 knots,
formed over warm ocean and rotating
anti-clockwise.
• The term typhoon is used only in the
northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean.
• In the northeastern part of the Pacific
Ocean and in the northern part of the
Atlantic ocean, the equivalent term is
hurricane.
• Typhoons are also referred to
as tropical cyclones.
Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones because
of its geographical location which generally
produce heavy rains, flooding of large areas,
strong winds which result in heavy casualties to
human life, and destructions to crops and
properties. That is why, it is very important to have
sufficient knowledge on tropical cyclones for our
benefit.
categories of tropical
cyclones
1. Tropical depression
2. Tropical Storm
3. Severe tropical storm
4. Typhoon
5. Super typhoon
Classification of Tropical Cyclone with its
Corresponding Wind Speed
Maximum sustained winds
Tropical Cyclone Category in kilometer per hour
(kph)
Tropical Depression (TD) up to 61

Tropical Storm (TS) 62 to 88


Severe Tropical Storm (STS) 89 to 117
Typhoon (TY) 118 to 220
Super Typhoon (STY) exceeding 220
Tropical Cyclone
Wind Signal (TCWS)
• It is a plain text warning to particular land area that
may experience winds of at least strong breeze in
strength on the Beaufort Scale.
• It is meant to warn the public of the threat of general
wind strength associated with a tropical cyclone.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal
TCWS
(TCWS)
Lead Time Wind Speed
Impacts of the Wind
(hrs) (km/h)

1 36 39 - 61 Minimal to minor threat to life and property

Minor to moderate threat to life and property


2 24 62 - 88
with possible storm surge

Moderate to significant threat to life and


3 18 89 - 117
property with possible storm surge.

Significant to severe threat to life and property


4 12 118 - 184
with possible storm surge up to 3 meters

Severe to extreme threat to life and property


5 12 185 - higher
with possible storm surge of 3 meters or more
Gale warning
Gale Warnings are advisories issued by PAGASA to alert
mariners of expected or occurring gale-force winds, typically
ranging from 34 to 47 knots (39 to 54 mph or 63 to 87 km/h).
These warnings are crucial for the safety of vessels,
especially small seacrafts, as such conditions can lead to
rough to very rough sea conditions with wave heights
between 2.8 to 5.0 meters.
What to do before,
during, and after
typhoon
befor Here’s what you should
have in your go bags:
e
1. Pack a go bag or an
emergency kit that's
• Food and Water
• First Aid Kit
good for at least 3 • Personal Hygiene Items
days. • Flashlights with extra
batteries and Signaling
tools like whistle
• Cash and important
documents
befor
e
2. Keep yourself updated of the supposed typhoon
movement.
3. Check your home for anything that needs to be fixed
or secured, such as a leaky roof and trees that need to
be trimmed.
4. Prepare a list of emergency hotlines to call.
5. Keep your phones charged.
Durin
g
1. If no advice to evacuate was announced, then better stay
inside your house. Keep yourself calm and postpone any
scheduled travels.
2. Unplug appliances to prevent electrical surges.
3. Keep on monitoring the typhoon’s movement through
your television, radio or the internet.
4.Do not walk through flooded areas without rain gear.
5. If you are told to evacuate, calmly comply.
after
1. Check for potential damages.
2. Check on your pets, if you have any.
3. Watch out for live wires or any electrical outlet that may
be submerged in water.
4. Wear protective gears such as boots to avoid waterborne
diseases.
5. Stay tuned for news updates and developments.
6. Clean up.
References
•
https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/learning-tools/tropical-
cyclone-wind-signal
• https://depedtambayan.net/wpcontent/uploads/2021/11/
Science8_Q2_Mod4_UnderstandingTyphoons_edited-8-4-
21.pdf
• https://gpm.nasa.gov/education/articles/what-hurricane-
typhoon-or-tropical-cyclone
• https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/adulting/104397/
typhoon-preparedness-guide-what-to-do-before-during-
after-typhoon-a5157-20230412?
s=pfsnevscfsji7n9tkq3p1s8rs2

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