2007 Pacific typhoon season

Infobox hurricane season
Basin=WPac
Year=2007
First storm formed=March 31, 2007
Last storm dissipated=November 28, 2007
Strongest storm name=Sepat
Strongest storm pressure=910
Strongest storm winds=110
Average wind speed=10
Total depressions=29
Total storms=24
Total hurricanes=14
Total intense=4 (unofficial)
Fatalities=At least 160
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five seasons=2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009|}

The 2007 Pacific typhoon season had no official bounds; it ran year-round in 2007, but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between May and November. [http://www.typhoon2000.ph/garyp_mgtcs/may03sum.txt] 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 2007 Pacific hurricane season. Tropical Storms formed in the entire West Pacific basin are assigned a name by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Tropical depressions in this basin have the "W" suffix added to their Joint Typhoon Warning Center identifier. In addition, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) assigns names to tropical cyclones (including tropical depressions) that enter or form in the Philippine area of responsibility. These names, however, are not in common use outside of the Philippines. This can also result in the same storm having 2 names.

This was an average year by number of storms, but this season was unusual for the lack of overall impact this year. Only 160 deaths and about 1.6 billion dollars (USD) in damage are attributted to the whole season, which is lower than usual, and only 1 Category 5 developed this year, which was the lowest number since none developed in 1950, although it was tied with some other years.

torms

In storm information below, please note that on the following list, storms are listed by Tropical Depression number, and therefore Mitag (23W), which is on the naming list before Hagibis (24W), is listed after Hagibis, having been the later storm to form, despite being the earlier to attain Tropical Storm status. Please also note that wind-speed advisories differ from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) to the JMA as the JTWC uses the United States criteria of 1-minute mean to designate maximum sustained winds, while the JMA uses the 10-minute mean wind criteria to designate tropical cyclone maximum sustained winds. This difference generally results in JTWC maximum winds appearing higher than the maximum winds described by the JMA for the same cyclone.

Typhoon Kong-rey

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Kong-rey 2007 track.pngFormed=April 1
Dissipated=April 6
10-min winds=80
1-min winds=100
Pressure=960On March 26, the JTWC identified a broad area of low pressure in the Western North Pacific. It moved west-northwestward over the next few days, slowly gaining organization. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it became a tropical depression on March 30. The next day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert due to an increased consolidation of the low-level circulation of the system. The JTWC issued its first warning on Tropical Depression 01W late that evening local time JTWC. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007033115-WTPN.PGTW "TROPICAL DEPRESSION 01W WARNING NR 001"] . March 31, 2007.] . As it continued to strengthen, the JTWC upgraded it to a tropical storm,JTWC. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007033121-WTPN.PGTW "TROPICAL STORM 01W (KONG-REY) WARNING NR 002"] . March 31, 2007.] the first of the season. The JMA followed suit, and named the system Kong-rey.JTWC via Webcitation.org: [http://www.webcitation.org/5NzuYyYjM "Pacific-NW: Tropical Storm 0701 Kong-rey (0701) Upgraded From Tropical Depression"] . March 31, 2007] The name was submitted by Cambodia, and refers to a character in a Khmer legend, which is also the name of a mountain.Japan Meteorological Agency. RSMC Tokyo-Typhoon Center. [http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/jma-center/rsmc-hp-pub-eg/tyname.html List of names for tropical cyclones adopted by the Typhoon Committee for the western North Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea] .]

Kong-rey continued to organize and intensified into a severe tropical storm early the next morning local time. [http://www.webcitation.org/5Nzufwag5 WebCite query result ] ] The JTWC then upgraded it to a typhoon on April 2.ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007040203-WTPN.PGTW] As the system took a more poleward track towards the Northern Mariana Islands, the National Weather Service office in Guam noted that damaging winds were now not expected on the island. Elsewhere in the Marianas, preparations were made and flights were cancelled in anticipation of the typhoon. Kong-rey passed through the islands in the early hours of the morning on April 3 local time. The JMA upgraded Kong-rey to a typhoon later that afternoon, [http://www.webcitation.org/5NzurAe5Y WebCite query result ] ] as it developed an eye. It strengthened slightly further before encountering wind shear and colder sea surface temperatures and was downgraded back to a severe tropical storm on April 4. As Kong-rey accelerated towards the northeast, it began undergoing extratropical transition early on April 5 and the JTWC issued its final warning.ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007040503-WTPN.PGTW] The JMA issued its final warning on the morning of April 6 after it had completed extratropical transition. No casualties or major damage was reported.

Typhoon Yutu (Amang)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Yutu 2007 track.pngFormed=May 17
Dissipated=May 23
10-min winds=95
1-min winds=130
Pressure=935On May 15, a significant consolidation of organisation in a tropical disturbance located south-southeast of Guam led to Dvorak technique numbers equating to a windspeed of 45 kt from the Air Force Weather Agency. Later that day, the Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system a tropical depression, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OsVeLOvw "TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION ALERT 151021Z MAY 07"] via Webcitation.org] The next day, the JMA began issuing full advisories on the tropical depression. It developed slowly, resulting in a reissuance of the TCFA later that day. In this second TCFA, the JTWC noted "an increasingly well-defined" low-level circulation centre. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OsVVNnd6 "TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION ALERT 161021Z MAY 07"] via Webcitation.org] The JTWC upgraded the system to Tropical Depression 02W at 1200 UTC, based on satellite intensity estimates and QuikSCAT. [JTWC. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007051615-WDPN.PGTW "PROGNOSTIC REASONING FOR TROPICAL DEPRESSION 02W WARNING NR 01"] ]

The JMA designated 02W as Tropical Storm Yutu early on May 17, as the system strengthened further. The name 'Yutu' was contributed by China, and refers to a rabbit in a Chinese fable. The JTWC followed suit 3 hours later, upgrading the system to Tropical Storm 02W as it moved quickly westwards, heading for Yap. Tropical storm warnings and watches were put in place for most of the Yap State, but were later cancelled after Yutu passed through quickly.

It then took a northwesterly turn, entered the PAGASA area of responsibility on May 18 as it reached severe tropical storm strength, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OvItpCgk WebCite query result ] ] and was named "Amang". Later that day, the JTWC upgraded it to a typhoon, and identified a "distinct eye feature", [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007051815-WDPN.PGTW] and the JMA upgraded the severe tropical storm to a typhoon at 1800 UTC as it continued to intensify. It began to recurve towards Iwo Jima, undergoing rapid intensification, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OxtdN1za WebCite query result ] ] with "enhanced poleward outflow and low vertical wind shear". [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007052015-WDPN.PGTW] It reached its peak on the evening of May 20, as a strong Category 4-equivalent typhoon, just short of becoming a super typhoon.

Despite moving into cooler waters, its strong poleward outflow helped it to maintain a high intensity, while carrying a 20 nautical mile-wide eye, on the early morning of May 21. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OzUSAWvv WebCite query result ] ] It then began to gradually weaken, passing over Okinotorishima and near Iwo Jima that day as it sped off to the northeast. Maximum winds on Iwo Jima occurred around 1500 UTC that day, with 66 kt (122 km/h, 76 mph) sustained gusting to 104 kt (193 km/h, 120 mph), when a minimum central pressure of 976 hPa was recorded. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5P0yVygEO WebCite query result ] ] It then started extratropical transition, and the JTWC issued its final warning on the morning of May 22. The JMA issued its last advisory after extratropical transition completed a day later.

Tropical Storm Toraji

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Toraji 2007 track.pngFormed=July 4
Dissipated=July 5
10-min winds=35
1-min winds=35
Pressure=994An area of disturbed weather formed in the South China Sea on July 2 and gradually consolidated over the next two days as it moved west-northwestward. A Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert was issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center on the morning of July 4, and later that day the disturbance was upgraded straight to a tropical storm just south-east of Hainan Island. It made landfall on the island shortly after. China claimed that a tropical depression formed in the morning on July 2, made landfall in Hainan later that afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 15 m/s (55 km/h, 35 mph) [ [http://news.tq121.com.cn/index.php?id=31962 热带低压将西北行 明天进入北部湾渐向广西沿海靠近 ] ] and deepened to 988hPa [http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/archive/07070506] before making its second landfall. In response to the storm, Guangxi evacuated nearly 147 thousand people. [ [http://www.cma.gov.cn/qxxw/t20070706_201895.phtml “桃芝”登陆广西自治区政府启动防御台风4级预案 ] ]

The Japan Meteorological Agency upgraded the tropical depression to Tropical Storm Toraji on the morning of July 5 while it was in the Gulf of Tonkin, after the centre of the storm had emerged back over water. The name "Toraji" was contributed by North Korea and refers to the broad bellflower ("platycodi radix").

Toraji made landfall in Vietnam around 1200 UTC later that evening, having not strengthened much while over the Gulf of Tonkin. The JMA never analysed the storm beyond 994 hPa and minimal tropical storm strength. The JTWC issued its last advisory after landfall, and the JMA followed suit shortly after.

Typhoon Man-yi (Bebeng)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Man-yi 2007 track.pngFormed=July 9
Dissipated=July 16
10-min winds=95
1-min winds=125
Pressure=930The Joint Typhoon Warning Center began to track an area of disturbed weather just north of the equator on July 4. The circulation centre and surrounding convection started to take shape, although the system was in a "marginal upper-level environment" with moderate vertical wind shear. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007070516-ABPW.PGTW] ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007070606-ABPW.PGTW] Surface pressure drops of less than 0.5 mb (hPa) were observed on July 6, as the system moved westward. Early on July 7, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) listed the system as a weak tropical depression. Hours later, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, as the system consolidated further with "deep convective banding" and improving upper-level conditions. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007070702-WTPN.PGTW]

The JTWC issued its first warning on Tropical Depression 04W later that day, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Q9mpNBC9 WebCite query result ] ] and forecast a gradual intensification, as weak to moderate wind shear and weak poleward outflow balanced the effect of high ocean heat content. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Q9oJj1Rv WebCite query result ] ] The JMA began issuing full tropical cyclone advisories on the tropical depression at the same time. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Q9q46k4h WebCite query result ] ] As the depression gained more organisation, it was upgraded to a tropical storm that night by the JTWC. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007070721-WTPN.PGTW] The JMA finally upgraded it to a tropical storm later that evening as the large system consolidated, naming it "Man-yi". [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QBbpbGO7 WebCite query result ] ] The name "Man-yi" was contributed by Hong Kong, and is the Chinese name of a strait turned reservoir (the High Island Reservoir). Man-yi continued to organize and became a severe tropical storm on July 9, when downed electricity lines caused widespread power outages on Guam. [ [http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070710/NEWS01/707100310 Storm exposes GPA vulnerabilities"] by Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno, "Pacific Daily News", 10 July 2007] Tropical storm warnings and typhoon watches were put in place for most of Yap State at some point during the storm. Strong waves from the typhoon capsized a ship 375 miles to the northwest of Guam, killing three and leaving six missing. [cite web|author=Associated Press|year=2007|title=At Least 3 Die in Shipwreck After Log Carrier Runs Into Typhoon Man-Yi|accessdate=2007-07-14|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,289301,00.html]

The JTWC upgraded the storm to a typhoon on the afternoon of July 10, based on Dvorak technique satellite intensity estimates of 65 kt by both the JMA and the JTWC. Early the next day, the system entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and was named "Bebeng" by PAGASA. At the same time, the JMA upgraded Man-yi to a typhoon.

Moving over warmer waters, Man-yi underwent rapid deepening late on July 11 and early on July 12 as it churned towards Okinawa in Japan. The United States Military upgraded the Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) levels for Kantō, Yokosuka, Sasebo and Okinawa on the afternoon of July 12 as Man-yi neared the islands. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QHA9Lvr2 WebCite query result ] ] Man-yi was upgraded twice to super-typhoon strength over the next day as it passed through the prefecture, with a 1-minute peak of 155 mph. The passage of Man-yi resulted in 37 injuries and widespread power outages in Okinawa. [ [http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070018886 NDTV.com: Typhoon Man-Yi injures 37 ] ] The TCCOR level for Okinawa was downgraded to 1R (recovery) on July 13 while Kantō, Yokosuka and Sasebo's levels were all upgraded in anticipation of the typhoon. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QIp5bcPS WebCite query result ] ] Man-yi made brief landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyūshū early the next day before turning to the east and making brief landfalls in Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku and in Wakayama Prefecture on Honshū.

As it interacted with land and started to undergo extratropical transition, the typhoon weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by the JTWC and a severe tropical storm by the JMA. It became extratropical on July 15 according to the JTWC and hence it issued its final advisory. The JMA issued its final advisory two days later.

Typhoon Usagi

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Usagi 2007 track.pngFormed=July 29
Dissipated=August 4
10-min winds=90
1-min winds=120
Pressure=945On July 26, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center identified an area of disturbed weather east of the Mariana Islands. This area moved westward and increased in organization, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system on July 27. [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707d&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=49131 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 4 (#368) ] ] The Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system a tropical depression later that day. [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707d&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=52496 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 4 (#393) ] ] The next day, the JMA began issuing advisories on the depression, and the JTWC followed suit, designating it Tropical Depression 05W. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007072815-WTPN.PGTW]

The system quickly strengthened as it approached the Mariana Islands, and the JTWC upgraded it to a tropical storm six hours later. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007072821-WTPN.PGTW] The JMA did so early on July 29, designating the system as Tropical Storm Usagi. [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707e&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=920 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 5 (#7) ] ] The name "Usagi" was contributed by Japan, and means "rabbit" in Japanese. The National Weather Service office in Guam issued tropical storm warnings for Pagan Island and Agrihan in the Northern Marianas shortly after the system was upgraded. [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707d&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=60506 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 4 (#455) ] ]

Usagi passed between Pagan and Agrihan later on July 29, [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707e&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=1031 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 5 (#8) ] ] and began to quickly strengthen. The JTWC upgraded it to a typhoon later that day, citing Dvorak technique numbers indicating an estimate of 65 knots (120 km/h, 75 mph) and a developing eye. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007072921-WTPN.PGTW] The system gradually turned toward the northwest, and the JMA upgraded it to a severe tropical storm early on July 30, [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707e&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=10178 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 5 (#80) ] ] and then to a typhoon on July 31 as it passed to the south of Iwo Jima. [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0707e&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=23783 WX-TROPL Archives - July 2007, week 5 (#185) ] ] Usagi moved northwest over warm waters, reaching peak intensity on August 1 before weakening due to cooling sea surface temperatures and increasing wind shear as it approached Kyūshū. Usagi made landfall on August 2 near Nobeoka, Miyazaki as a rapidly weakening typhoon, and it was downgraded to a severe tropical storm shortly after. The system continued weakening rapidly as it moved across Kyūshū and Honshū, and the JMA downgraded it to a tropical storm later that day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QnoxwrSd WebCite query result ] ]

The JTWC downgraded the system to a tropical storm late on August 2 and issued its last advisory early on August 3 as it began to undergo extratropical transition. Usagi then made further landfalls on northern Honshū in Aomori Prefecture before becoming fully extratropical on August 4, leading the JMA to stop advisories. Usagi was responsible for 18 injuries inKyūshū. [BBC News. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6928931.stm Typhoon Usagi hits southern Japan] . August 3, 2007.]

Typhoon Pabuk (Chedeng)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Pabuk 2007 track.pngFormed=August 5
Dissipated=August 9
10-min winds=65
1-min winds=70
Pressure=975A tropical disturbance developed southeast of Chuuk early on July 31. The system moved west-northwestward over the next several days with little change in organization. On August 4, however, organized convection quickly began to redevelop, and the Japan Meteorological Agency began monitoring it as a tropical depression. The system continued to strengthen, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system early the next day, noting that its environment was "strongly favorable for development". [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QrV9UEcZ WebCite query result ] ] The Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system Tropical Storm Pabuk shortly after. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QrUisG7f WebCite query result ] ] The name "Pabuk" was submitted by Laos, and refers to a large freshwater fish in the Mekong River. The JTWC designated the system Tropical Storm 07W at about the same time, and on August 5 PAGASA named the system Chedeng. As Pabuk continued to move to the northwest, it gained some organisation as it slowly developed outflow. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007080603-WDPN.PGTW] It was upgraded by the JMA to a severe tropical storm on August 6. Moving westwards towards Taiwan, an area of convection south of Pabuk separated and formed its own low-level circulation. Pabuk's upper-level outflow inhibited this new area of convection. Strengthening slightly, Pabuk was upgraded to a typhoon on the morning of August 7. The JTWC downgraded Pabuk to a tropical storm later that day, with the JMA downgrading Pabuk shortly before landfall. It made landfall in southern Taiwan around 1630 UTC according to Taiwan radar and crossed the southern tip of the Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County. The JTWC re-upgraded Pabuk to a typhoon at its next advisory, however, citing a small eye at landfall, [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007080721-WTPN.PGTW] before downgrading it to a tropical storm again three hours later. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QvfbvBTE WebCite query result ] ]

After passing over Taiwan, Pabuk took aim at Hong Kong. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Qw3hcrHE WebCite query result ] ] The Hong Kong Observatory and Macau's Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau both hoisted strong wind signal 3 on August 9 as the system passed to the south of Hong Kong. The JMA downgraded the storm to a tropical depression later that day and issued its final public advisory, with the JTWC following suit shortly after. The tropical depression then turned back to the east-northeast on August 10 [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007081000.RJTD] , forcing the HKO to re-issue signal 3. The HKO also warned that winds were expected to strengthen further locally, and that the Hong Kong Education Bureau had suspended all classes for the day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Qyz1SfjJ WebCite query result ] ] The HKO upgraded Pabuk to a tropical storm [ [http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/wr/200708/10/P200708100166.htm PRESS WEATHER NO. 103 - TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN (SIGNAL NO. 3)] ] and subsequently issued the gale or storm warning signal 8 at 2:30 p.m. HKT (0630 UTC) later that day as Pabuk moved closer to the territory. [ [http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/wr/200708/10/P200708100252.htm PRESS WEATHER NO. 131 - TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN (SIGNAL NO. 8)] , 14:52 HKT on August 11, 2007.] This was replaced by signal 3 later that night as Pabuk took another turn in direction and headed west inland into Guangdong. Early next morning, Pabuk resumed a northeasterly track, edging once again closer to the Pearl River Delta [ [http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/wr/200708/11/P200708110058.htm PRESS WEATHER NO. 044 - TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN (SIGNAL NO. 1)] , 04:45 HKT on August 11, 2007.] before it weakened further and HKO cancelled all signals. [ [http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/wr/200708/11/P200708110107.htm PRESS WEATHER NO. 081 - CANCELLING OF TC SIGNALS (URGENT)] , 08:35 HKT on August 11, 2007.]

At least 11 people were killed in the Philippines by Pabuk. [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/09/world/asia/09asiastorms.html Storms Rake Philippines and Vietnam - New York Times ] ]

Tropical Storm Wutip (Dodong)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Wutip 2007 track.pngFormed=August 8
Dissipated=August 8
10-min winds=35
1-min winds=30
Pressure=990A tropical disturbance developed to the south of the developing Tropical Storm Pabuk on August 5, and was first mentioned by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in its Significant Tropical Weather Outlook on August 6. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007080622-ABPW.PGTW] The Japan Meteorological Agency designated it a tropical depression later that night. [ [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007080618.RJTD "TROPICAL DEPRESSION 1002 HPA AT 14N 128E WEST SLOWLY."] ] By the next day, although still attached to Pabuk and being inhibited by shearing from an upper-level outflow anticyclone over Pabuk, [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007080706-ABPW.PGTW] the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007080710-WTPN.PGTW] As Pabuk moved away, the depression gradually strengthened, and the JMA designated it Tropical Storm Wutip early on August 8. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QveYQwBH WebCite query result ] ] The name "Wutip" was submitted by Macau, and means "butterfly". It struggled against land interaction, however, and did not strengthen considerably, remaining poorly organised. The storm quickly weakened, and the JMA issued its last advisory on Wutip early on August 9, downgrading it to a tropical depression. The JTWC issued its last advisory shortly after.

Three people were killed and 17 others injured in the Philippines by Tropical Storm Wutip. [ [http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/LRON-75WDVR?OpenDocument&rc=3&emid=FL-2007-000125-PHL ReliefWeb: Tropical storm Wutip kills 3 in Philippines, 17 hurt] ]

Typhoon Sepat (Egay)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac


Track=Sepat 2007 track.pngFormed=August 12
Dissipated=August 19
10-min winds=110
1-min winds=140
Pressure=910An area of disturbed weather developed west of the Northern Mariana Islands on August 11. Early the next day, the JMA began issuing advisories on the depression, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5R27gMhi1 WebCite query result ] ] and the JTWC followed suit, designating it Tropical Depression 09W. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081209-WTPN.PGTW] Twelve hours later, the JTWC upgraded the tropical depression to a tropical storm [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081215-WTPN.PGTW] based on Dvorak technique satellite intensity estimates andftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081215-WDPN.PGTW] the storm exhibiting tightly-curved convective bands. An upper-level low helped to reduce wind shear that had been affecting the storm. The JTWC also warned of the possibility of rapid intensification. The JMA upgraded the depression to a tropical storm later that day [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007081218.RJTD] and named it Sepat, a name contributed by Malaysia referring to a freshwater fish species.

By early on August 13, Sepat had moved into PAGASA's area of responsibility and attained the local name "Egay". The JMA upgraded Sepat to a severe tropical storm shortly after. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007081306.RJTD] Late that night, Sepat underwent rapid intensification as expected, and was upgraded by the JTWC to a super typhoon the next morning.ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081503-WDPN.PGTW] Sepat slowed in forward speed and took a turn from a west-southwest motion to a more poleward one.ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081515-WDPN.PGTW] Continuing to intensify,ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081603-WDPN.PGTW] Sepat reached a peak minimum central pressure of 910 hPa on the morning of August 16. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5R7nAjOR1 WebCite query result ] ] High ocean heat content and good equatorward outflow allowed Sepat to maintain its intensity, but an eyewall replacement cycle began later that night, resulting in weakening.ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081615-WDPN.PGTW] It made landfall in eastern Taiwan between Taitung and Hualien on the morning of August 18 local time at around 5 a.m. (2100 UTC August 17) [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007081803-WDPN.PGTW] and weakened to a minimal typhoon. [cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5RAux0QOD|title=www.webcitation.org/5RAux0QOD ] After crossing the island, Sepat held on to minimal typhoon intensity before weakening to a severe tropical storm that night. [cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5RBaYJ7 DL|title=www.webcitation.org/5RBaYJ7 DL ] It made a second landfall, in mainland China, about 24 hours after landfall on Taiwan and was downgraded to a tropical storm the next morning. It further weakened inland and the JMA issued its final advisory on the morning of August 20.

On August 15, monsoon rains brought by Typhoon Sepat flooded and paralyzed traffic in Metro Manila. [ [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view_article.php?article_id=82753 (UPDATE 3) 'Egay' floods Metro, closes schools, offices - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos ] ] Classes and services in government offices were suspended until August 17. [ [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view_article.php?article_id=82675 (UPDATE) Classes at all levels suspended in NCR - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos ] ]

Typhoon Fitow

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Fitow 2007 track.pngFormed=August 29
Dissipated=September 8
10-min winds=70
1-min winds=80
Pressure=965On August 28, an area of disturbed weather that had lingered east-northeast of Saipan became better organised. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center initiated warnings on Tropical Depression 10W the next morning, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RRO8fMD7 WebCite query result ] ] and the JMA initiated advisories on a tropical depression the same day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RRdq2DRO WebCite query result ] ] Under favourable conditions, the system intensified quickly, becoming Tropical Storm Fitow by afternoon [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RRvY3wO7 WebCite query result ] ] and a severe tropical storm by the evening of August 29. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RSTzZ1BY WebCite query result ] ] The name "Fitow" was contributed by the Federated States of Micronesia, and is Yapese for a beautiful fragrant flower. Rapid intensification ensued, [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007083003-WDPN.PGTW] and Fitow became a typhoon early on August 30. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RTxllIjg WebCite query result ] ] Fitow made landfall near Tokyo, Japan late on September 6 [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/ub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007090621-WTPN.PGTW] [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007090703-WTPN.PGTW] as a minimal typhoon. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Rf3A48i4 WebCite query result ] ] The JMA downgraded Fitow to a severe tropical storm early on September 7 [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RfLticGc WebCite query result ] ] , and a tropical storm later that day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RgCLvEx1 WebCite query result ] ] The cyclone degenerated into a remnant low on September 8. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RhC3MCKm WebCite query result ] ]

In Japan, seven people were killed,cite news|page=A13|title=Typhoon slams China's eastern coast|work=Vancouver Sun|author=Joan Feng|publisher=Agence France-Press|date=2007-09-19] and at least 50 were injured, as Fitow brought strong winds and heavy rain. Over 80,000 houses experienced a power outage. Transport in and around Tokyo was also affected, with nearly 200 flights cancelled and many commuter trains suspended. In the Tama area west of central Tokyo, flood warnings were issued for the Tama River, and many homeless people who lived along its banks were swept away. [cite news |title=Typhoon Fitow hits central Japan |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6982850.stm |publisher=BBC News |date=2007-09-07 |accessdate=2007-10-13 ]

evere Tropical Storm Danas

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Danas 2007 track.pngFormed=September 7
Dissipated=September 11
10-min winds=55
1-min winds=65
Pressure=990A disturbed area of weather northwest of Wake Island formed early on September 3 and tracked north then northwest, becoming more organised, and on September 6 was recognised as a full tropical depression by the JMA. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RemhDQnW WebCite query result ] ] A TCFA was issued on the same day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Rg8d8IOC WebCite query result ] ] The storm continued northwest-ward toward Japan, becoming Tropical Storm Danas early on September 7. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Rg8MV1L7 WebCite query result ] ] The storm slowed its westward movement and headed north, and then northeast, becoming a severe tropical storm on September 9. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RjRT64U4 WebCite query result ] ] By the 11th, cooler waters had weakened the storm down to a tropical storm [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RmNHITAt WebCite query result ] ] and the storm degenerated into a remnant low later that day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RmeUUSrW WebCite query result ] ] The name "Danas" was submitted by the Philippines and is defined in the Filipino language as "to go through a negative experience" [ [http://www.bansa.org/dictionaries/tgl/?dict_lang=tgl&type=search&data=danas Tagalog English Dictionary ] ]

Typhoon Nari (Falcon)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Nari 2007 track.pngFormed=September 13
Dissipated=September 17
10-min winds=100
1-min winds=125
Pressure=935An area of disturbed weather developed northwest of Guam on September 10 and moved northwestward, slowly increasing in organisation. The Japan Meteorological Agency began monitoring the system as a tropical depression the next day. The depression continued to organise and strengthen, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on it during the afternoon of September 12, and began issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 12W an hour later. The JMA followed suit early on September 13 and initiated advisories on the system; PAGASA named the system Falcon shortly after. The depression continued to intensify, and the JMA upgraded it to Tropical Storm Nari later that morning. The storm then underwent rapid intensification that afternoon and evening, strengthening from a tropical depression to a typhoon in just 18 hours. The JMA upgraded Nari to a severe tropical storm late that afternoon, and by late that evening, Nari was upgraded to a typhoon. Nari reached its peak on September 14th, and began weakening soon afterwards. It turned extratropical right after landfall in South Korea at tropical storm strength. At least 20 people have been killed or are missing due to the flooding caused by Nari. Rainfall totals reached a record 590 mm (23.2 in) in Jeju, South Korea. The name "Nari" was submitted by South Korea, and means lily.

Typhoon Wipha (Goring)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Wipha 2007 track.pngFormed=September 16
Dissipated=September 19
10-min winds=100
1-min winds=135
Pressure=925An area of disturbed weather formed southeast of Naha, Okinawa early on September 13. This area gradually became better organised, and a TCFA was issued late on September 14. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007091422-WTPN.PGTW] The JMA upgraded the storm to a tropical depression on September 15, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Rs2go3sQ WebCite query result ] ] and the JTWC soon followed suit with Tropical Depression 13W. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007091509-WTPN.PGTW] PAGASA named the storm "Goring" later that day. On September 16, the storm had gained enough organisation to be designated as a tropical storm. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5RsyICRTz WebCite query result ] ] On September 17, the storm underwent rapid intensification and quickly strengthened into a typhoon. It continued to strengthen rapidly and was upgraded by the JTWC to a super typhoon early on September 18. In the early hours, local time, of September 19, Wipha slammed into Fuding, near the Fujian-Zhejiang provincial border in China. However, before the storm made landfall it weakened slightly, becoming a Category 3-equivalent typhoon.

Wipha originally threatened to pass over Shanghai, which would have made it the most destructive Chinese typhoon in over a decade. However, it veered to the south, making a direct impact unlikely. Throughout the Shanghai and Fujian-Zhejiang area, nearly 2 million persons evacuated, including 1.5 million in Zhejiang and 291 thousand from low-lying areas, due to the threat from Wipha. The Xinhua News Agency considered the evacuations to be the region's most extensive in over a half century.

Boats, ferries, and ships were called back in to port to take refuge in harbors. At both airports in Shanghai, at least twenty flights were canceled and fifty postponed. The typhoon also caused FIFA to reschedule four matches in the Women's World Cup. [BBC News. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/women/7002403.stm Typhoon hits Women's Cup schedule] . September 19, 2007.]

Flooding was severe. In the area, at least 80 streets were flooded and brought water levels in several rivers and reservoirs to dangerous levels. In total, nine people were killed and damage was estimated at over $880 million (USD).USA Today. [http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/2007-10-02-typhoon-china_N.htm?csp=34 Thousands flee as typhoon nears China] . October 2, 2007.]

Tropical Storm Francisco

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Francisco 2007 track.pngFormed=September 23
Dissipated=September 25
10-min winds=40
1-min winds=45
Pressure=990An area of disturbed weather formed about 190 nm south-southeast of Hong Kong early on September 19. It was recognised as a minor tropical depression by the JMA on the 21st, and upgraded to a full depression on the 23rd. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5S3qa7aQr WebCite query result ] ] The JTWC recognised Tropical Depression 15W at the same time. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007092303-WTPN.PGTW] Nine hours after being delcared a full depression, the JMA and the JTWC upgraded it to Tropical Storm Francisco. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5S4UaQjO1 WebCite query result ] ] [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007092315-WTPN.PGTW] The storm traveled due west and over Wenchang on Hainan Island on September 24. Land interaction and moderate wind shear caused Francisco to weaken to a tropical depression as warnings were discontinued. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5S7hhRaOo WebCite query result ] ] [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007092421-WTPN.PGTW] [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007092503-WTPN.PGTW] The name 'Francisco' was submitted by the United States and is a common Chamorro man's name. [ [http://www.weather.gov.hk/informtc/sound/tc_pronunciatione.htm The Meaning of New Tropical Cyclone Names in 2004 ] ]

evere Tropical Storm Lekima (Hanna)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Lekima 2007 track.pngFormed=September 30
Dissipated=October 4
10-min winds=60
1-min winds=70
Pressure=975An area of disturbed weather near the Philippines gradually developed. PAGASA was first to upgrade it, declaring it Tropical Depression Hanna on September 27, and upgrading it to a tropical storm the next day. It made landfall in central Luzon early on September 29, and shortly thereafter the JMA declared the system Tropical Storm Lekima. It continued to strengthen and was upgraded to a severe tropical storm on September 30 (the JTWC upgraded it to a typhoon) and remained at such until landfall. It dissipated over land on October 5http://www.webcitation.org/5TQqW8gCY.]

Tropical Storm Lekima brought heavy rains to Luzon causing a landslide that killed eight people, including three children, in Ifugao province, while another person was found dead in Quezon City. [http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007093094 Philippine Star - Articles ] ] [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/62573/Hanna-leaves-9-dead GMANews.TV - ‘Hanna’ leaves 9 dead - Nation - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA ] ] Torrential rains also caused landslides, flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruption of transportation service in other parts of the country. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in southern China as the storm approached, and more than 20,000 fishing boats were recalled back to the harbors.

On October 3, Lekima made landfall in Vietnam as a severe tropical storm. About 100,000 houses were destroyed and at least 42 people were reported dead or missing in Vietnam. [Deutsche Welle. [http://www.dw-world.de/dw/function/0,,12215_cid_2807674,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Central Vietnam hit by typhoon Lekima] . October 4, 2007.]

Typhoon Krosa (Ineng)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Krosa 2007 track.pngFormed=October 2
Dissipated=October 8
10-min winds=105
1-min winds=130
Pressure=925In late September, a new system formed east of the Philippines. PAGASA declared it a tropical depression (Ineng) early on October 1, and the JMA and JTWC soon followed. It was upgraded to a tropical storm early on October 2, named Krosa. Rapid intensification took place on October 2 and it was upgraded to a typhoon by the JTWC by midday. As it intensified, it gained a wide, ragged eye and began to track to the west, becoming a typhoon by the JMA early on October 3. It continued to rapidly intensify that day before leveling off as a Category 4-equivalent typhoon on October 4. Fluctuations in intensity soon followed as Krosa approached Taiwan, as the JMA upgraded it to 105 kt and the JTWC to a super typhoon early on October 5. It slowly weakened afterward before making landfall in northeastern Taiwan on October 6. At least 17 people were reported injured there, as the typhoon headed for China. An evacuation of 730,000 people from China's Zhejiang and Fujian provinces was ordered on the evening of October 6. [cite news|title=After Pounding Taiwan, Typhoon Krosa Approaches Coast of China|publisher=Voice of America News|url=http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-10-06-voa23.cfm|date=2007-10-06|accessdate=2007-10-06]

Tropical Storm Haiyan

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Haiyan 2007 track.pngFormed=October 5
Dissipated=October 6
10-min winds=40
1-min winds=50
Pressure=994A subtropical low developed just west of the International Date Line with a cold center on September 30. Wind gusts at the centre of the low reached severe gale on the Beaufort scale on . The JMA had previously monitored the system as a tropical depression. It was short-lived and weakened back to a tropical depression, dissipating later that day.

JTWC upgraded Haiyan as Tropical Storm 27W in post analysis. It was announced when 2007 Annual Tropical Cyclone Report was issued in May 2008.

evere Tropical Storm Podul

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Podul 2007 track.pngFormed=October 6
Dissipated=October 7
10-min winds=55
Pressure=985On October 6, a tropical depression east of Japan was upgraded to Tropical Storm Podul while racing northeast. It was short-lived over the northwest Pacific and degenerated into a remnant low early on October 7.

It was upgraded to severe tropical storm status by JMA in post analysis.http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/jma-center/rsmc-hp-pub-eg/Besttracks/bst2007.txt]

Tropical Storm Lingling

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac


Track=Lingling 2007 track.pngFormed=October 12
Dissipated=October 15
10-min winds=45
1-min winds=40
Pressure=994On October 9, a disturbance from the North Central Pacific crossed the International Date Line, and became a tropical depression in the North Western Pacific, just east of the Date Line on October 11. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SWAzzSEc WebCite query result ] ] It was upgraded to Tropical Storm Lingling by the JMA, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SWtsoDt1 WebCite query result ] ] and to Tropical Storm 18W by the JTWC, early on October 12. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007101215-WTPN.PGTW] Lingling headed northeast, and gradually became weaker. On October 13, the JTWC issued its final advisory, [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007101321-WTPN.PGTW] and two days later the JMA did the same. [ [http://listserv.uiuc.edu/wa.cgi?A2=ind0710c&L=wx-tropl&T=0&P=1026 WX-TROPL Archives - October 2007, week 3 (#9) ] ]

Typhoon Kajiki

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Kajiki 2007 track.pngFormed=October 19
Dissipated=October 22
10-min winds=90
1-min winds=115
Pressure=945An area of disturbed weather formed in the open ocean early on October 17, and tracked north-east. The JMA and the JTWC declared this area a tropical depression very early on October 19. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007101903-WTPN.PGTW] Six hours later, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Kajiki. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5ShXB0dMR WebCite query result ] ] Rapid intensification continued; another six hours later, it was upgraded to a severe tropical storm. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5ShnjC4qG WebCite query result ] ] [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SiCIUtOh WebCite query result ] ] Kajiki became a typhoon early on October 20 as it rapidly intensified. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SijywSQR WebCite query result ] ] The storm reached peak intensity as it hit Iwo Jima and then gradually began weakening.

evere Tropical Storm Faxai (Juaning)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac


Track=Faxai 2007 track.pngFormed=October 26
Dissipated=October 27
10-min winds=55
1-min winds=40
Pressure=975On October 25th, an area of disturbed weather was classified as a tropical depression by the JMA; [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SrUUPt8d WebCite query result ] ] early the next day the JMA named it Tropical Storm Faxai as it moved north-west. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SrmYij3V WebCite query result ] ] The JTWC picked the system up as a tropical depression early on the 26th, [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007102603-WTPN.PGTW] but declared it extratropical twelve hours later without strengthening it to a tropical storm. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007102615-WTPN.PGTW] PAGASA declared the system Tropical Storm Juaning around the same time the JTWC picked it up. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SsCpomiS WebCite query result ] ] [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SsqfOC9b WebCite query result ] ] Later on October 26, the JTWC resumed advisories as a tropical storm. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007102621-WTPN.PGTW] The JMA declared Faxai a severe tropical storm as October 27 began; [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5StRY4oC0 WebCite query result ] ] the same day, the JTWC stopped issuing advisories once more due to Faxai having completed its extratropical transition. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007102703-WTPN.PGTW] The JMA also stopped issuing advisories on the same day. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5SuGeYDTC WebCite query result ] ]

Typhoon Peipah (Kabayan)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Pepiah 2007 track.pngFormed=November 3
Dissipated=November 9
10-min winds=70
1-min winds=75
Pressure=970An area of disturbed weather developed east of the Philippines on November 2. it was designated as Tropical Depression 21W & Tropical Depression Kabayan by PAGASA on November 3 [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5T5FZbU1I WebCite query result ] ] [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007110309-WTPN.PGTW] . It then went on to rapidly develop later that day and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Peipah by the JMA on November 3 [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5T4mbRaQY WebCite query result ] ] . Pepiah is a popular pet fish in Macau. Early on November 4 it was upgraded to a severe tropical storm [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5T5UyqVBu WebCite query result ] ] . Later that day, just before landfall in the northern Philippines, the JTWC upgraded it to a typhoon [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007110415-WTPN.PGTW] . Upon landfall in Palanan, Isabela Province, it pounded strong winds over Northern Luzon, thus unroofing houses, downing power lines and blocking many roads. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/67167/Kabayan-makes-landfall-in-Isabela-crosses-north-Luzon GMANews.TV - ‘Kabayan’ makes landfall in Isabela, crosses north Luzon] ] Once it emerged in the Philippine Sea, the JMA also upgraded it to a typhoon [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5T8sqnrpz WebCite query result ] ] . The strengthening trend was short-lived, though, as hindered outflow weakened the system on November 7 [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007110703-WDPN.PGTW] . It dissipated on November 9 before reaching Vietnam.

Tropical Storm Tapah

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac


Track=Tapah 2007 track.pngFormed=November 11
Dissipated=November 13
10-min winds=35
1-min winds=35
Pressure=996An area of disturbed weather developed north of Chuuk on November 6 and began moving northwestward. The system slowly increased in organization, and the Japan Meteorological Agency began monitoring it as a tropical depression early on November 10. The JMA initiated advisories on the depression early on November 11, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system shortly after. Later that day, the JTWC designated the system Tropical Depression 22W. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007111115-WTPN.PGTW] The system began to organize more quickly as it moved northward, and the JMA upgraded it to Tropical Storm Tapah early on November 12, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5THeOsiMO WebCite query result ] ] with the JTWC upgrading it to Tropical Storm 22W shortly after. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007111203-WTPN.PGTW] Later that day both the JTWC and the JMA downgraded Tapah to a tropical depression, and released their final advisories, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5TJOW3O3g WebCite query result ] ] as Tapah had a poorly defined low level circulation center, due to its beginning extratropical transition. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007111221-WTPN.PGTW] Tapah then dissipated early on November 13 [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5UESO8HdM WebCite query result ] ]

The name "Tapah" was submitted by Malaysia, and refers to a fresh water catfish.

Typhoon Mitag (Mina)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Mitag 2007 track.pngFormed=November 20
Dissipated=November 27
10-min winds=80
1-min winds=95
Pressure=955On November 20 an area of disturbed weather east of the Philippines strengthened and was classified as Tropical Storm Mitag by the JMA. The JTWC followed suit not long afterwards. The storm strengthened significantly early on November 21 and became a severe tropical storm. Later that day, the JTWC upgraded Mitag to a typhoon, and the JMA also upgraded it late that evening.

Philippine officials started the evacuation of about 200,000 people on November 23, mostly from the Bicol Region as the Mitag approaches the coast. The province of Albay has declared a state of calamity. [Philippine Daily Inquirer. [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=102692 Close to 200,000 evacuated in Bicol as ‘Mina’ nears--NDCC] ]

As Mitag remained stationary in the Philippine Sea for a day as a Category 2-equivalent typhoon, it changed its course and instead of hitting Catanduanes and the Bicol Region, it will make a landfall at the Aurora-Isabela area. [Philippine Daily Inquirer. [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=102740 ‘Mina’ maintains strength, ‘almost stationary’--PAGASA] ] Nonetheless, PAGASA announced that there is still a possibility of the typhoon to once again change its course. The storm turned northwest towards northern Luzon and made landfall late on November 25. It tracked across the island and was downgraded to a severe tropical storm before emerging back over water on November 26. It turned back to the east before reaching Taiwan, and became extratropical on November 27.

Ten persons were reportedly killed due to the effects of Typhoon Mina. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/70218/10-killed-88000-families-flee-homes-as-Mina-whips-Luzon GMANews.TV - 10 killed, 88,000 families flee homes as ‘Mina’ whips Luzon - Nation - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA ] ]

Typhoon Hagibis (Lando)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=Hagibis 2007 track.pngFormed=November 18
Dissipated=November 28
10-min winds=70
1-min winds=80
Pressure=970On November 18 The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a TCFA on a Tropical Disturbance located east of the Philippines. Later that day the disturbance was upgraded to a Tropical Depression 23W by the JTWC. PAGASA also declared it Tropical Depression Lando early on November 19, and also upgraded it to a tropical storm soon after. The JTWC also upgraded it to a tropical storm that day. Early on November 21, the storm strengthened into a severe tropical storm. Later that afternoon, the JTWC upgraded Hagibis to typhoon status, and the JMA followed late that evening. The storm then wobbled off the coast of Vietnam beginning on November 22 where it gradually weakened. By November 24, due to its interaction with Typhoon Mitag, the storm turned back eastward in the South China Sea towards the Philippines once again. The JTWC issued its final advisory on November 27, although it was maintained by the JMA as it made landfall once again over the Philippines. It weakened to a depression east of the Philippines on November 28 and the JMA issued its final advisory.

Hagibis caused the deaths of nine people, all in the Visayas and Mindanao island groups. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/69416/Lando-floods-landslides-kill-9-5-hurt-2-missing---NDCC 'Lando' floods, landslides kill 9, injure 5 - NDCC] GMANews.tv]

The name "Hagibis" was submitted by the Philippines and is defined in the Filipino dictionary as "rapid". [ [http://www.bansa.org/dictionaries/tgl/?dict_lang=tgl&type=search&data=hagibis Tagalog English Dictionary ] ]

Other storms

These systems were not officially named as tropical storms by the JMA, although the JMA might have monitored them as tropical depressions. They were, however, designated as tropical cyclones by the Philippines (PAGASA), China (CMA), Thailand (TMD), and/or the JTWC.

TMD Tropical Depression (TD2)

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac
WarningCenter=TMD

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Formed=May 1
Dissipated=May 5
10-min winds=30
Pressure=1006On April 26, an area of disturbed weather formed east of the Malay Peninsula. On May 1, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) upgraded the same low pressure cell to a tropical depression (TD2) in the Gulf of Thailand. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OYVtqA60 WebCite query result ] ] It made landfall 10 hours later in Amphoe Pathiu, Chumphon Province. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5OflZMymj WebCite query result ] ] It then passed over the Isthmus of Kra into the Andaman Sea.

The TMD warned residents about heavy rainfall and possible flooding in western provinces during the system's passage. In Ratchaburi Province, disaster response teams prepared for the evacuation of settlements in mountaineous terrain on May 3. [ [http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=29216 MCOT English News ] ] The next day, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province was declared a disaster zone after low-lying areas were flooded with waters up to one metre deep. In the capital municipality, a prison was inundated, necessitating the evacuation of prisoners to Ratchaburi. In addition, a portion of rail was flooded, but train services were not disrupted. In Surat Thani Province, mudslides halted traffic in the municipal area. Multiple landslide warnings were also issued in other provinces. [ [http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=29232 MCOT English News ] ] TD2 caused about 18,485,400 Baht in damage.http://severe.worldweather.wmo.int/tcc/document/review/Thailand.doc]

This system was not considered to be a tropical depression by any other agencies while in the Gulf of Thailand, but was tracked by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. The storm reached a maximum wind speed of 30 knots and a minimum pressure of 1006. [http://www.webcitation.org/5OYVzOINu WebCite query result ] ] [http://www.webcitation.org/5OYl5MHmi WebCite query result ] ]
* [http://www.webcitation.org/5OflclAEW Operational Track] provided by TMD

JTWC Tropical Depression 06W

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=6-W 2007 track.pngFormed=August 2
Dissipated=August 6
1-min winds=30
Pressure=1000An area of disturbed weather developed in the South China Sea on July 31. Despite strong wind shear in the area, the system gradually increased in organization as it remained nearly stationary, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system on August 2. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QnnpEgiU WebCite query result ] ] The JTWC classified the system as Tropical Depression 06W shortly after, [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QnmeN9vY WebCite query result ] ] with the JMA designating it a tropical depression at the same time. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5QnmkpKYv WebCite query result ] ] Despite strong wind shear in the area, the system slowly intensified as it meandered along the coast of Vietnam, and the JTWC upgraded it to a tropical storm early on August 4. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Qpk7PTqg WebCite query result ] ] However, later that day, the JTWC downgraded the storm back to a depression due to the loss of most of the convection. [ [http://www.webcitation.org/5Qr36gUbH WebCite query result ] ]

At least 60 people died in Vietnam due to extensive floods . [ [http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Xa-hoi/2007/08/3B9F906A/ VnExpress - Lu lich su cuop di 32 sinh mang o mien Trung ] ] Total rainfall from 06W in Vietnam throughout the course of the storm was over 24 inches (610 mm). [http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-vietnam-storm,1,6489764.story] Total rainfall in Hainan during the passage of the tropical storm was 231.6mm. [http://mb.hainan.gov.cn/gov/text/qxxx081208071.txt] In Thailand, the remnants of the storm lead to 2 casualties and about 272,757,962 Baht of damage.

The storm was downgraded to a tropical depression in post-storm analysis. [http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/best_tracks/2007/2007s-bwp/bwp062007.txt]

JTWC Tropical Depression 14W

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=14-W 2007 track.pngFormed=September 20
Dissipated=September 21
1-min winds=30
Pressure=1000An area of disturbed weather formed about 460 nm west of Guam early on September 19. It was recognised as a minor tropical depression by the JMA later that day. On September 20, the JTWC initiated advisories on Tropical Depression 14W. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007092015-WTPN.PGTW] Initially forecast to become a tropical storm, it was impacted by strong vertical wind shear and degenerated into a remnant low on September 21. [ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007092115-WTPN.PGTW]

JTWC Tropical Depression 25W

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=25-W 2007 track.pngFormed=November 25
Dissipated=November 27
10-min winds=25
1-min winds=25
Pressure=1004

On November 24 an area of disturbed area formed about 400 nm south east of Guam. cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007112310-ABPW.PGTW|publisher=JTWC|title=ABPW10 PGTW 24-11-07|accessdate=2008-09-12] During the following day the JTWC issued a TCFA on the developing system whilst the JMA designated it as a minor tropical depression. cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007112500.RJTD|publisher=JMA|title=JMA WWJP25 Warning 25-11-07 00z|accessdate=2008-09-12] cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5Tbiry5gO|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC TCFA 25-11-07|accessdate=2008-09-12] On November 26 the JTWC designated the depression as Tropical depression 25W cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007112609-WTPN.PGTW|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC Advisory 25-11-07 09z|accessdate=2008-09-12] Over the next couple of days it tracked towards the north west maintaining its peak wind speeds of 25 kts (45 km/h 30 mph). cite web|url=http://199.9.2.143/tcdat/tc07/WPAC/25W.NONAME/trackfile.txt|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC Best track 27W|accessdate=2008-09-12] The depression then started its extra tropical transition on September 27 as it interacted with the Baroclinic zone, the JTWC then issued its final warning on 25W. cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007112715-WTPN.PGTW|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC Advisorys 27-11-07 15z|accessdate=2008-09-12] This was because the depression would succumb to the increasing vertical sheer and decreasing sea surface temperatures as it completed its extra tropical transition. cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007112721-WTPN.PGTW|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC Advisory 27-11-07 21z|accessdate=2008-09-12]

JTWC Tropical Depression 26W

Infobox Hurricane Small
Basin=WPac

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Track=26-W 2007 track.pngFormed=November 28
Dissipated=November 29
10-min winds=25
1-min winds=25
Pressure=1000

On November 26 an area of disturbed weather formed south-east of Yap. cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5TdQKPwDS|publisher=JTWC|title=ABPW10 PGTW 26-11-07|accessdate=2008-09-12] The next day the JTWC issued a TCFA on the developing system. cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5TesVwrGK|publisher=JTWC|title=TCFA 27-11-07|accessdate=2008-09-12] On November 28, the JMA declared it as a minor tropical depression, whilst later that day the JTWC followed suit and designated it as a tropical depression, with the JTWC assigning the number 26W to the depression. cite web|url=hftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007112812.RJTD|publisher=JMA|title=JMA Advisory 28-11-07 12z|accessdate=2008-09-12] cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007112815-WTPN.PGTW|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC Advisory 28-11-07 15z|accessdate=2008-09-12] However the Tropical depression quickly became extratropical later that day with the JTWC issuing their final advisory on the storm later that day. cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/GuamStuff/2007112821-WTPN.PGTW|publisher=JTWC|title=JTWC Advisory 28-11-07 21z|accessdate=2008-09-12] However the JMA continued to monitor the Depression until it dissipated the next day. cite web|url=ftp://ftp.met.fsu.edu/pub/weather/tropical/Tokyo/2007112906.RJTD|publisher=JMA|title=JMA Advisory 29-11-07 06z|accessdate=2008-09-12]

Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) Rating

ee also

*List of Pacific typhoon seasons
*2007 Pacific hurricane season
*2007 Atlantic hurricane season
*2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
*South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2006-07, 2007-08
*Australian region cyclone seasons: 2006-07, 2007-08
*South Pacific cyclone seasons: 2006-07, 2007-08

References

External links

* [http://www.typhoon2000.ph Typhoon2000 Philippine typhoon website]
* [https://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc.html Joint Typhoon Warning Center]
* [http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/jma-center/rsmc-hp-pub-eg/tyname.html Meaning of typhoon names (JMA)]
* [http://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/ Japan Meteorological Agency - Tropical Cyclone Information] [http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/ (日本語)]
* [http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digital-typhoon/ Digital Typhoon - Typhoon Images and Information]
* [http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/ PAGASA - Tropical Cyclone Information for the Philippines]
* [http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_pos.htm Tropical Cyclone Information issued by Hong Kong]
* [http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V5e/forecast/typhoon/Data/PTA/TyphAll_Eng.htm Tropical Cyclone Information issued by Taiwan]