Typhoon 🎁 Editor's Choice

: In the "Typhoon Alley" of the Northwest Pacific [1]. While technically the same phenomenon as hurricanes (Atlantic/East Pacific) or cyclones (Indian Ocean/South Pacific), the name "typhoon" is specific to this region [17, 19, 34].

: While they can occur year-round, most activity happens between July and November , with a peak in late August to early September [19, 27]. Historical and Economic Impact typhoon

Typhoons are categorized based on their maximum sustained wind speeds: : In the "Typhoon Alley" of the Northwest Pacific [1]

: Winds exceeding 115 mph (185 km/h) [15, 22]. Some agencies like the Joint Typhoon Warning Center use higher thresholds for "Super Typhoon" status, typically at least 150 mph [22, 23]. Formation and Seasonality typically at least 150 mph [22