Forum:2014 Pacific typhoon season

Future Start
Same with ATL and EPac. Betting pools for the WPac and NIO will be made once 2013 is over. Ryan1000 01:08, October 28, 2013 (UTC)


 * Here are my predictions for the Western Pacific (using JMA categories):

60 total depressions, 33 total tropical storms, 27 total severe tropical storms, 21 total typhoons (11 strong, 6 intense, and 4 violent), and an ACE of 450 (give or take 25). Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:51, January 3, 2014 (UTC)


 * 60 depressions? Are you trying to predict the most active season in world history or something?! I don't think we will get even close to that number of depressions. Heck, we might not even reach 40. Anyway, time for my predictions, which are meant to be realistic as I can: 35 total depressions, 28 total tropical storms, 23 total severe tropical storms, 16 total typhoons (10 strong, 5 intense, and 2 violent). Steven  09876  ✉  05:34, January 4, 2014 (UTC)

August and September
Welcome to August in the WPAC! With the MJO in full swing here, I definitely think we are looking at an active month here. 9 depressions, 7 storms, 5 severe tropical storms, 4 typhoons, and an ACE of 90 units is what I would expect from here. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:25, August 1, 2014 (UTC)

07E.GENEVIEVE
See here. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  07:16, August 8, 2014 (UTC)

96W.INVEST
NRL reported an invest with winds of 15 knots (15 mph) and a pressure of 1010 mbar (hPa). I don't know much else about this system. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  00:06, August 14, 2014 (UTC)

99W.INVEST
Looks like we've lost interest in the WPac during the epicness of the EPac and Cristobal in the Atlantic. We've missed a few invests, but none of them did much, and this one isn't expected to do much either. Having no storms worldwide on this day is unusual, for being one of the most active days of the year worldwide. It's also the ninth anniversary of Katrina, god bless the victims of that storm. Ryan1000 20:58, August 29, 2014 (UTC)


 * And dead...Ryan1000 23:33, August 30, 2014 (UTC)


 * I read in WU from a post that a repectful blogger did that this have been the first August in satelite era that there haven't been any named storms in the Wpac to form. Without counting Genevieve.Allanjeffs 00:35, August 31, 2014 (UTC)
 * And Halong, which lasted through the first 11 days of the month and eventually hit Japan. Anyways, the WPac's quiet streak is kinda ending now, with two TD's, Karding (PAGASA name) nearing Hainan Island and another one south of Japan, moving out to sea. No JMA named storms yet though...*yawn*Ryan1000 19:00, September 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * The WPac is getting way too inactive lately. I hope one of those JMA TD's become named. If this inactivity continues we might have a WPac season that would reveal 2010!-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 20:24, September 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * You mean rival, but I doubt that will happen. We've got 13 storms, 6 typhoons, and 4 major typhoons (counting Genny) thus far, with the rest of September-November left to have more storms. We'd have to have no storms the rest of the year to beat 2010's record, at least 1 more typhoon, and no more majors. It's fair to say this year will probably be less active than normal, but not to the point of setting record lows in activity. WPac peaks in October and early November, and ramps up in September. Ryan1000 20:45, September 6, 2014 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression (Karding)
Headed towards Hainan Island. Might not become named by JMA though. Ryan1000 19:00, September 6, 2014 (UTC)


 * Currently located at 16.5N 116.9E, Invest 92W has had flaring deep convection over a consolidating LLCC, as noted on satellite imagery. Fragmented convective banding is wrapping into the center per a 0140Z METOP-B microwave image. With low to moderate VWS of five to ten knots and good equatorial outflow, 92W should develop into a TD at most. A TCFA has also been issued by the JTWC, estimating winds of 15 to 20 knots (15 to 25 mph, 25 to 40 km/h) (1-minute) and a pressure of 1003 mbar (hPa; 29.62 inHg). On the JMA side, they report winds of 30 knots (35 mph, 55 km/h) (10-minute), with a pressure of 1004 mbar (hPa; 29.65 inHg), with brief intensification to a 35 knot (40 mph, 65 km/h) (10-minute) /998 mbar (hPa; 29.47 inHg) before striking Hainan. I'd rather have this depression to be named Kalmaegi, simply because that name is not as lucky intensitywise as Fengshen, the next allocated name, is. Also, in case you're wondering, Kanor, what should have been the PAGASA name for this system, it was removed due to association with Meng Kanor, notorious for some sort of scandal. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  20:58, September 6, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 14W
Here, but might not become named before it hits Hainan. Ryan1000 11:54, September 7, 2014 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Currently south of Japan, should die soon though. Ryan1000 19:00, September 6, 2014 (UTC)


 * Actually, I would beg to differ. MSI reveals a broadly defined LLCC is wrapping into the center of Invest 91Ws circulation. Poleward outflow is also very good due to an STR over the Korean Peninsula. Due to low VWS and favorable SST's, the JTWC has issued a TCFA in anticipation for 91W's development into a TC. Winds are estimated to be at 15 to 20 knots (15 to 25 mph, 25 to 40 km/h) (1-minute sustained), with a pressure estimate of 1003 mbar (hPa; 29.62 inHg). Unfortunately, the JMA, who reports winds of 30 knots (35 mph, 55 km/h) (10-minute sustained) and a pressure of 1000 mbar (hPa; 29.53 inHg), forecasts development into a weak, 40 knot (45 mph, 75 km/h) (10-minute) /994 mbar (hPa; 29.35 inHg) tropical storm. The next name on the list, Fengshen, is one of my favorite WPAC names because it is the name of the Chinese god of wind. If this TD takes that name, it will ruin Fengshen's reputation - the 2002 incarnation was a wicked Category 5 and the 2008 incarnation was a brutal Category 3. I'd rather have this become a depression or Typhoon Fengshen, please not in the middle! Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  20:48, September 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * If it does become Fengshen, it shouldn't last for more than a day or two as it heads northeast, paralleling southern Japan then heading out to sea. Ryan1000 21:13, September 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * I also hope it doesn't become Fengshen. To me that name sounds like the name of a powerful beast (in other words, a super typhoon). This invest should only peak as a moderate TS at most, but I hope it won't be named.-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:12, September 7, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Fengshen
Sorry everyone, but Fengshen is here. It might actually not be all that weak, though; the JMA predicts a peak of 60 kts (10-min)/975 mbar, just under typhoon strength, so we could see a typhoon from this after all, if a brief one. Currently it's at 35 kts (10-min)/996 mbar. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 04:48, September 7, 2014 (UTC)


 * It looks like it's skirting Japan but they won't feel any impacts probably. Let's hope it becomes a typhoon! :) -- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 20:36, September 7, 2014 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen
55 kts (1-min and 10-min)/980 mbar, and officially forecast to peak as a typhoon now (65 kts (10-min)/970 mbar). --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 11:21, September 8, 2014 (UTC)


 * Looks like Fengshen's going to become a typhoon. Hip hip horray! Luckily it won't be weak, simply because I think of the name as something powerful.-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:29, September 9, 2014 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Fengshen
The forecast for typhoon strength sadly never materialized :( --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:23, September 11, 2014 (UTC)


 * The Chinese god of wind has become the god of failure... >:( Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:43, September 13, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 15W
New one, forecast to be a typhoon as it passes over the northern Philippines and eventually mainland China. Ryan1000 20:55, September 11, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Kalmaegi (Luis)
Now named Luis by PAGASA, it's still forecast to be a cat 1 in the northern Philippines and a 2 when it hits southern China. Ryan1000 10:38, September 12, 2014 (UTC)


 * Hopefully they're prepared for this upcoming storm. It could possibly be something bad. Anyway, it's currently 50 kts (60 mph)/985 mbars and forecast to reach 70 kts (80 mph)/965 mbars according to the JMA by the time it reaches China. Of course, the winds are ten-minute sustained.-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:57, September 13, 2014 (UTC)

Typhoon Kalmaegi
Sorry, guys, I've been real busy lately. Anyway, Kalmaegi is wasting no time to intensify. Winds are currently at 65 knots (75 mph, 120 km/h) (1 and 10-minute) per both the JMA and JTWC based on T4.0 Dvorak estimates, with a pressure of 975 mbar (hPa; 28.79 inHg) per the JMA and gusts of 80 knots (90 mph, 145 km/h) per the JTWC. An eye feature is developing in Kalmaegi, and due to warm SST's and favorable equatorial outflow, intensification is forecast to 85 knots (100 mph) (1-minute) /105 knot (120 mph) gusts per the JTWC before slamming into Luzon. The STR will keep the typhoon moving generally westwards for the rest of the forecast period, meaning China and southern Vietnam are next. Preparations are already underway in the Philippines; medical aid is being set up and PAGASA has warned citizens of conditions such as landslides. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:42, September 13, 2014 (UTC)


 * Kalmaegi is hitting the northern Philipines as a typhoon right now, though due to the scarce population of the area it shouldn't be too severe. I'm more worried about what it'll do to southern China in the next few days. Forecast peak is still a cat 2 atm. Ryan1000 16:04, September 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's about entering the South China sea right now, and southern China/northern Vietnam is next in its forecast cone. They might feel quite a bit of upcoming impacts from this thing. I doubt it was too bad for the Philippines.-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 21:40, September 14, 2014 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Kamaegi (2nd time)
Weakening as it moves inland over southern China/Vietnam. Ryan1000 21:28, September 16, 2014 (UTC)

For the record...
...this thing was dead a long time ago. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 12:47, September 23, 2014 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Currently east of Luzon. Probably gonna follow the same route as Kalmaegi. Ryan1000 21:49, September 16, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong (Mario)
Or not...now forecast to turn northeast and hit Japan as a typhoon, peaking as a cat 2 before weakening to a 1. Guess I shouldn't be so reliant on the initial forecasts from storms, as they could easily change very quickly. Ryan1000 21:17, September 17, 2014 (UTC)
 * The names submitted by Hong Kong are one of the best /s -- Isaac829 E-Mail  02:59, September 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * It looks to be threatening Taiwan and Japan according to the JMA forecast track, and its current strength is set at 45 kts (50 mph)/990 mbars (10 minute sustained winds). Predicted to strengthen to 70 kts (80 mph). And I agree Isaac, this storm has a very awesome name. In fact, both of its names (JMA and PAGASA names) are very awesome, since I really like the name Mario. Maybe this storm can play some Super Mario Bros while he's at it? ;) -- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 23:12, September 18, 2014 (UTC)
 * Don't get too excited over Fung-Wong, latest reports from the Philippines show the capital city of Manila was flooded by Fung-Wong's rainfall. It's looking more like a Ketsana than a Haiyan though, and hopefully overall damages weren't that bad. Due to the stalling nature of the storm, it could veer further west of its projected path and hit Taiwan or mainland China instead of Japan like it was initially forecast. Ryan1000 22:24, September 19, 2014 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry to hear the Philippines flooding. Anyways, Fung-Wong is 50 knots (60 mph)/980 mbars according to the JMA, and Taiwan is next in its danger cone.-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:31, September 20, 2014 (UTC)

Surprised no one's updated this but according to the JMA it is now 35 kts/998 mbars and over eastern China. Predicted to remain at that strength as it approaches Japan. Hope it wasn't too bad! -- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:47, September 23, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Depression Fung-Wong
Fung-Wong is collapsing as it passes near Shanghai, it should die soon enough. Ryan1000 20:44, September 23, 2014 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Fung-Wong
Died before it reached Japan. Ryan1000 11:08, September 24, 2014 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Another one, this time it's far out to sea, and rather disorganized atm. Ryan1000 11:08, September 24, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Kammuri
Here, but well out to sea and forecast to remain well out to sea. Ryan1000 21:07, September 24, 2014 (UTC)

Looks like another monsoon-like storm.-- Isaac829 E-Mail  22:51, September 25, 2014 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri
Kammuri is now at 50 knots (60 mph)/985 mbars (10 minute sustained winds) according to the JMA. Since it's not a land threat, we could root for this whenever we want! However, the JMA only brings it up to 55 knots/975 mbars before weakening, but I root for it to get stronger than that. C'mon Kammuri, strengthen some more! :) Oh, and does anyone know what is up with Andrew? He hasn't posted during the past couple weeks! The last time he posted was September 13. He must be very busy or something along the lines of that. If you are reading this and are actually very busy, Andrew, then you could just feel free to place a semi-retirement notice on your user page to let us know you're not that active anymore. Check this out as an example. -- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:38, September 27, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Kammuri (2nd time)
Hi, guys. Due to my schedule, I won't be able to post as much as I like. In regards to Kammuri, it looks rather quasi-tropical to me. The LLCC is rather broad, and multiple vortices have been detected in the storm. The JMA have lowered Kammuri's winds to 45 knots (50 mph, 85 km/h) (10-minute), but also lowered its pressure to 980 mbar (hPa; 28.94 inHg), while the JTWC report winds of 55 knots (65 mph, 100 km/h) (1-minute) gusting to 70 knots (80 mph). Little change in intensity is expected from both agencies, and extratropical transition should begin soon for Kammuri due to interaction with the westerlies. Also, Steve, when the JMA winds of a storm reach 50 knots (60 mph), please change the header to "Severe Tropical Storm XXX"; we use the JMA intensity to determine headers on the WPAC forum. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:41, September 27, 2014 (UTC)


 * Kammuri's LLCC has become more exposed, and deep convection has been noted only in its northeastern quadrant. Despite favorable poleward outflow, high VWS of 25 to 50 knots should prompt extratropical transition as it continues to interact with the westerlies. Winds are down to 45 knots (50 mph, 85 km/h) per both the JMA and JTWC, with a pressure of 985 mbar (hPa; 29.09 inHg) noted by the JMA with gusts of 55 knots (65 mph) per the JTWC. Aside from potential heavy waves in Japan, I think it's safe to say Kammuri's over with for now. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  03:06, September 28, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's dying now, Kammuri should go extratropical later today or tomorrow. Ryan1000 20:59, September 28, 2014 (UTC)


 * Convection is rather sheared now in the northern quadrant, and any chances of Kammuri intensifying are moot. I will note that the JTWC does forecast the storm to become a powerful cold-core low due to interaction with the westerlies. No intensity updates from either the JTWC or JMA. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  23:09, September 28, 2014 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Kammuri
Racing towards Alaska as an extratropical cyclone. Ryan1000 00:19, September 30, 2014 (UTC)

99W.INVEST
This system, which looks loads better than Kammuri, is poised to become a tropical cyclone. Currently near Kwajalein Atoll, EIS reveals a small consolidating LLCC with flaring deep convection around the system (99W)'s center. Divergent easterly outflow is offsetting 10 to 20 knots of moderate VWS, and SST's in the region will support further development. Winds are estimated to be at 15 to 20 knots (15 to 25 mph) (1-minute), with a pressure of 1005 mbar (hPa; 29.68 inHg) per the JTWC; no comment from the JMA yet. I root for tropical cyclone formation as 99W moves away from Micronesia. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:50, September 27, 2014 (UTC)


 * Although the upper-level environment would support a TC, 99W has become more broad and it has a decreased chance of formation in the next 24 hours. The TCFA has been cancelled, and the JTWC probability of formation is now medium. Winds have been lowered to 10 to 15 knots (10 to 15 mph) (1-minute), with a pressure of 1006 mbar (hPa; 29.71 inHg), per the JTWC. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  03:09, September 28, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 18W
Now numbered 18W, this one (Phanfone-to be) will also move west-northwest, but it'll remain south of where Kammuri went and could be a threat to southern Japan in the long run, by then it could potentially be a category 2 storm or stronger. Ryan1000 20:59, September 28, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Phanfone
40/998. Forecast track has also been updated, now it could be a cat 4 in the long run, this is definitely one to watch. Ryan1000 11:12, September 29, 2014 (UTC)


 * Could be very powerful, since it has lots of forecasted time over water...-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:41, September 30, 2014 (UTC)
 * This thing looks very well organized, I wouldn't be surprised if Phanfone becomes a category 5 super typhoon. Hopefully it turns away from Japan before making landfall though, I'd hate to see this thing hit them as a strong typhoon, and near the 10th anniversary of Ma-On, the last cat 3 to hit the country. Ryan1000 01:09, October 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, it could very well be a Category 5 super typhoon, because of the large amount of forecasted time it has over water. The JMA is taking this thing to 85 knots/940 mbars by the end of the forecast period but it could easily get stronger than that. Also, as of right now, it is at 60 knots (70 mph)/975 mbars. Japan could take a big beating from this system in the long run, but the JMA is pointing the system to the Ryukyu Islands instead.-- Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 02:16, October 1, 2014 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Phanfone
Per Steve's post above. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 03:00, October 1, 2014 (UTC)

Typhoon Phanfone
Here we go folks...this might be entering a round of RI soon, latest forecast takes Phanfone dangerously close to Tokyo as a category 3 storm. Like I said above, that would be very close to the 10th anniversary of the last cat 3 to hit the city, Ma-On on October 9 2004. Ryan1000 21:41, October 1, 2014 (UTC)


 * Cat 4, 130 mph, this could be a cat 5 by tomorrow. However, if it becomes stronger, it has a better chance of turning away from Japan before it makes landfall, which is good news for them. Ryan1000 10:13, October 2, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's very powerful currently, and Japan could take a beating in the long run unless it strengthens to an epic winning storm that would rival Francisco and Lekima from last year. Then, like Ryan said, it could have a better chance of turning away from the Japanese guys.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 03:41, October 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * It looks like Phanfone has finished an ERC and the models are pretty confident now that it'll miss Tokyo to the south, which is good news for them. However, surf is still going to be a big threat for the southern coast of Japan. Ryan1000 14:56, October 3, 2014 (UTC)

Phanfone has now made landfall southwest of Tokyo at 70 kts/80 mph/955 mbars. I hope it won't be too bad for all those guys in the area.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 23:57, October 5, 2014 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Phanfone
Phanfone turned extratropical as he races northeast out to sea. Due to the rapid movement of the storm, little damage was reported in the Tokyo area, though 1 person died. Ryan1000 01:22, October 7, 2014 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Vongfong
Another one in WPac, this one should follow in Phanfone's footsteps in the long run and will probably become a major typhoon in 3 or 4 days. Ryan1000 14:56, October 3, 2014 (UTC)


 * This one's ramping up fast, it's already a typhoon by JTWC and forecast to be a strong cat 4, maybe even cat 5, in 5 days or so. Japan definitely needs to watch out for this one, especially if Phanfone misses. Ryan1000 12:38, October 4, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah, it could be a large threat to Japan in the long run. It might be an epic winning C5 in the near future but Japan needs to prepare for Vongfong. In fact, the name "Vongfong" reminds me of some doomsday storm for some reason.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 20:59, October 4, 2014 (UTC)

Typhoon Vongfong
Where is everybody? This could be a very powerful storm in a few days and threaten land, Simon may have looked nice but it's weakening quickly now and it may not even reach Baja. Ryan1000 10:30, October 5, 2014 (UTC)


 * This forum was mainly active because of Andrew, but lately he's too busy to have time for the wiki. I guess the rest of us don't really care about this basin. :/ Anyways, Vongfong is 65 knots/75 mph/970 mbars, and due to the amount of time it has over water we could see something really powerful from this system. I also have a bad feeling about Vongfong. Stay tuned...--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:01, October 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * I understand that this thing just hit the Marianas and poses a threat to Japan in the long run, but on a non-serious note, I feel the need to point out that Vongfong is quite possibly the greatest TC name of all time. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:04, October 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * I agree! The name sounds very freaking epic. That's probably why it reminded me of a doomsday storm (check out one of my previous posts above). It's got to be, the most awesome storm name of all time.--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 01:13, October 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * Now 105 mph (90 by JMA) and 950 mbars. Still has a chance at becoming a cat 5, but it'll probably pull a Halong and weaken substantially before hitting Japan. Ryan1000 01:22, October 7, 2014 (UTC)

Super Typhoon Vongfong (Ompong)
This thing is exploding! 155 knots current, expected to strengthen to 165 KNOTS!-- <font face="Courier New">Isaac829 <font face="Courier New">E-Mail  22:29, October 7, 2014 (UTC)


 * This is a REALLY INSANE system!!! It's now the strongest storm worldwide since Haiyan! Japan might need to really prepare unless it weakens significantly...--<font face="Tahoma"> Steve820  | Chat With Me •  My Edits  •  ✉ 00:14, October 8, 2014 (UTC)
 * Damn you Vongfong, you stole Genny's 1st place crown. :P Now named Ompong by PAGASA, but it'll likely turn north before hitting the Philippines and head for southern Japan like his predecesor Phanfone did. Pressure fell to 900 mbars with this explosive intensification, but it'll weaken substantially before hitting Japan. Ryan1000 00:45, October 8, 2014 (UTC)

Retirements at a glance
With four storms at hand, I feel like we can start this section.


 * 1) Lingling - 15% - I don't know what to say here. Seventy people is a hefty fatality number from all that flooding in the Philippines, but worse has struck and evicted them.
 * 2) *Agaton - 25% - Usually, it takes 300 fatalities to bust out a PAGASA name, but Agaton was a very nasty early season surprise for them.
 * 3) Kajiki - 5% - Seven fatalities and an early season Philippine landfall is probably all Kajiki will be remembered for, and Lingling was worse.
 * 4) *Basyang - 10% - I feel Agaton was worse, although Basyang did kill seven and produce minor impacts.
 * 5) Faxai - 0% - Became a breathtaking March typhoon, but caused no land impacts, so no.
 * 6) 04W - 0% - Not named by the JMA.
 * 7) *Caloy - 1% - Even Basyang was worse!
 * 8) Peipah - 0.1% - This could have been a much different story for the Philippines. Luckily, Peipah was kept in check.
 * 9) *Domeng - 0.1% - Caloy was worse than you!
 * 10) Mitag - 0.5% - Mitag zipped by a number of areas, but it had very little impact whatsoever outside of the Philippines.
 * 11) *Ester - 2% - Some slight flooding was reported in the Philippines, but no damages or fatalites have been reported.
 * 12) Hagibis - 8% - Well, the $131 million (2014 USD) was more than I expected. But even with 11 casualties, I do not think Hagibis will get retired.
 * 13) Neoguri - 10% - With seven fatalities and slight to moderate damage across Okinawa and Japan, I do not expect Neoguri's demise yet.
 * 14) *Florita - 0% - To my knowledge, Florita completely missed the Philippines.
 * 15) Rammasun - 60% - Yikes, the Thai god of thunder sure did leave his mark. Ninety percent of Metro Manila was left without power, and almost a hundred fatalities were reported in the Philippines. If that does not seal the deal, 51,000 homes were destroyed by Rammasun in Hainan, and Haikou, widespread tree, flooding, structural, and vehicle damage was reported. This was the most severe impacts they have witnessed from a typhoon in over four centuries. Vietnam also saw some nasty effects from Rammasun. With 187 fatalities and $6.51 billion (2014 USD) in losses, the typhoon is the sixth costliest WPAC system on record. I really hope Rammasun is kicked off the list, but deadlier storms have been snubbed in the past.
 * 16) *Glenda - 100% - Recent damage estimates from Glenda guarantee its retirement.
 * 17) Matmo - 20% - Matmo caused some severe agricultural damage in Taiwan and killed three across the nation and China. In addition, there was the nasty TransAsia airline crash which killed 48. Although this was less devastating than what I thought, 62 deaths and $565 million (2014 USD) is nothing we should be laughing at, and there is definitely a good chance here.
 * 18) *Henry - 1% - As far as I recall, nothing yet has been reported in the Philippines from Henry.
 * 19) Halong - 55% - Again, like Neoguri, I expected far worse from Halong. But that's not to say it was nothing. Halong did affect a number of people in the Philippines, and Japan got nailed too. Mie Perfecture witnessed a record-breaking rainfall rate and emergency warning, and strong gusts whipped the entire region. Twelve fatalities is rather low for retirement, but $1.1 billion (2014 USD) in losses puts Halong as the tenth-costliest Japanese typhoon on record. Although far costlier storms evicted retirement from Japan, we have no laughing matter here.
 * 20) *Jose - 5% - Actually, Jose was a little catastrophic for the Philippines. Thousands of people were affected by the monsoon rains, which killed two. Damages in the Philippines are estimated to be at P1.624 million. That's definitely not enough for retirement, but just something worth noting.
 * 21) Nakri - 7% - Fatalities in the Koreas were a little more deadly than I expected, and 16 deaths is nothing to laugh at. However, damages in relation to Nakri were only at $116,000 (2014 USD). That number is a lot less than I feared, and while Nakri has that small chance, I doubt it now.
 * 22) *Inday - 0% - Inday completely missed the region.
 * 23) JMA Tropical Depression - 0%
 * 24) *Karding - 1% - Karding did affect the Philippines, but I have heard no reports of devastation just yet.
 * 25) Fengshen - 0.5% - Aside from some potential effects in Japan, the Chinese god of wind busted this year.
 * 26) Kalmaegi - TBA - Still Active
 * 27) *Luis - TBA - Still Active

Post yours, too! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  13:56, April 5, 2014 (UTC)

Steven's retirement predictions:

JMA names
 * Lingling: 20% - 70 deaths but still doesn't seem bad enough for a retirement.
 * Kajiki: 5% - Slight impacts for the Philippines, but Lingling was worse.
 * Faxai: 0% - Became a typhoon, but still no land impacts.
 * Peipah: 1% - Umm, no.
 * Tapah: 0% - No land was harmed in the making of Tapah.
 * Mitag: 0.5% - Very little impact.
 * Hagibis: 5% - $131 million in China and 11 deaths, but it most likely won't be retired.
 * Neoguri: 10% - Could've been a different story for Japan but luckily it weakened a lot before reaching Japan. There were much worse storms than Neoguri in the country, so I don't expect a retirement out of this guy.
 * Rammasun: 70% - With all the damages it caused in Philippines and Hainan a retirement is very likely out of him.
 * Matmo: 30% - Slight chance due to some destruction in Taiwan and China. It also caused a very deadly TransAsia plane crash that caused 48 deaths.
 * Halong: 25% - Damage in Japan and the Philippines may be enough to give it a slight shot at retirement but I doubt that will happen.
 * Nakri: 5% - 11 deaths and moderate damage throughout its path, but I doubt it would be retired.
 * Fengshen: 0% - Spinning fish out at sea won't earn a retirement.
 * Kalmaegi: 65% - Very destructive throughout its path and has a shot at retirement.
 * Fung-Wong: 15% - Might have a slight shot, but I don't think so.
 * Kammuri: 0% - All it does is spin fish.
 * Phanfone: ? - still active
 * Vongfong: ? - Still active.

PAGASA names
 * Agaton: 30% - What a nasty early season surprise, might be retired but at the same time I think not.
 * Basyang: 10% - 7 deaths, however, Agaton was worse and Basyang barely has a chance.
 * Caloy: 1% - Seriously? Even Basyang was worse than you.
 * Domeng: 0.01% - Lol, this epic fail couldn't even compete with Caloy! :O It still affected land though, so I tacked a "0.01%" on Domeng.
 * Ester: 1% - Some flooding in the Philippines but it's not getting the boot.
 * Florita: 0% - Missed the Philippines
 * Glenda: 100% - With all the damages it caused, it will certainly be retired. PHP 1 billion in damage is enough to give it the boot.
 * Henry: 0% - Missed the Philippines
 * Inday: 0% - Missed the Philippines
 * Jose: 3% - Very slight damage in the Philippines but it's not going.
 * Karding: 0% - Meh.
 * Luis: 5% - Probably not.
 * Mario: 10% - Not enough to retire, really.
 * Neneng: 0% - Missed the Philippines.

<font face="Times New Roman"> Steve  820  ✉   20:42, April 5, 2014 (UTC) (Last updated: 21:00, October 4, 2014 (UTC))

Ryan Grand's great speech...

JMA names: PAGASA names:
 * Lingling - 38% - 70 deaths isn't anything to laugh at, but enough for retirement? Probably not, unfortunately.
 * Kajiki - 3% - Caused some impacts, but it's nothing retirement-worthy.
 * Faxai - 0% - Became a typhoon, that's about it.
 * Peipah - 1% - Minor flooding in the Marshall Islands, that's all there is to say.
 * Tapah - 0% - No notable impact.
 * Mitang - 0% - Didn't know this one existed lol.
 * Hagbis - 15% - 131 million in damage and 11 deaths isn't a fail, but it's not enough to get the boot either.
 * Neoguri - 11% - Killed 7 people and caused some damage here and there, but Japan has seen worse and I don't expect it to be retired.
 * Rammasun - 80% - Six billion dollars in damage and over 100 deaths are very good numbers to retire a name, making Rammasun one of the top 10 costliest typhoons in history, but there have been bigger numbers from some other snubs in the WPac before, like Songda '04 (9 billion in damage) and Fengshen '08 (over 1000 deaths). Still, it was a widespread, destructive storm, and it has a fairly good shot at retirement.
 * Matmo - 45% - Current damage estimates are 567 million and it killed over 60 people in Taiwan and China, but, while that's bad, it's not like they haven't seen that before.
 * Halong - 5% - Although I was a little skeptical of Halong's damage at first, I certainly didn't expect the 1 billion damage estimate to be knocked down to a measly 3 million after detailed reanalysis. It looks like Halong pulled an Ophelia '05, and I doubt it's going now.
 * Nakri - 6% - 16 deaths and moderate damage reported. While that's not nothing, it isn't enough to retire it either.
 * Fengshen - 0% - Ooh, fishie!
 * Kalmaegi - 17% - Seems that, like Halong, the 950 million dollar damage estimate for Vietnam was far too high initially and is now only 75 million. That with 33 deaths gives it a slight chance, but it's not like this is unprecedented for them.
 * Fung-Wong - 12% - 31 million and 19 deaths isn't negligible, but not enough to retire a name either.
 * Kammuri - 0% - Remained well out to sea.
 * Phanfone - 4% - Relatively minor damage and 1 death isn't going to cut the bill. Better luck next time Phanfone.
 * Vongfong - ?? - Active, but looks poised to be much worse for Japan than Phanfone, let's hope it isn't.
 * Agaton - 35% - A bit higher than it's JMA name, but even so, I doubt it will go.
 * Basyang - 8% - Killed a few people and caused some damage, but it was far less devastating than Agaton, and many other storms that have hit the islands in the past.
 * Caloy - 0.5% - Is this a joke?
 * Domeng - 0% - Didn't cause severe effects to the Philipines.
 * Ester - 0% - Missed them completely.
 * Florita - 0% - Not even close.
 * Glenda - 100% - PAGASA storm names are retired if they cause at least 1 billion PHP in damage, and Glenda caused roughly 10 billion PHP damage (the 9th costliest typhoon in the nation's history), so yeah, goodbye.
 * Henry - 0% - Didn't touch the Philipines.
 * Inday - 0% - Nope.
 * Jose - 2% - Not a full miss, but no.
 * Karding - 0% - *yawns*
 * Luis - 5% - Little impact reported.
 * Mario - 10% - Not much, even for their standards.
 * Neneng - 0% - Well away from the islands.

That sums it up. Ryan1000 23:33, April 5, 2014 (UTC)

71.187.140.146's retirements PAGASA TO BE CONTINUED 71.187.140.146 23:17, May 1, 2014 (UTC)
 * Lingling - 15%
 * Kajiki  - 0.05%
 * Faxai - 0% - Good job Faxai.
 * Peipah - 8% -  for its name sounds like Peppa(which was called Peppa Pig)
 * Tapah - 0.5% - Tapah reminds me of a Japanese Man
 * Agaton - 25%
 * Basyang - 9%
 * Caloy - 0.5% - Funny name
 * Domemeng - 4% - lower than JMA name

MY PREDICTIONS:


 * JMA:


 * Lingling - 30% - significant damage to the Philippines, but not enough.
 * Kajiki - 10% - Lingling was worse.
 * Faxai - 5% - A March typhoon. Just a March typhoon. No impact(s) at land.
 * Peipah - 2% - Eh?
 * Tapah - 0% - Wait, there's a storm named Tapah?
 * Mitag - 3% - Um... not really.
 * Hagibis - 20% - Oh, 11 deaths and $131 million worth of damage. China has seen worse storms.
 * Neoguri - 23% - Japan has seen worse than this, but wow, it was a big threat to Japan
 * Rammasun - 85% - Philippines consider this comparable to Xangsane, but Xangsane was worse though. But 40 deaths is quite big. And it hasn't dissipated yet. Forget what I have said before, $4.55 billion worth of damages and 170 total deaths in China, Vietnam and the Philippines is enough to retire Rammasun.
 * PAGASA:


 * Agaton - 35% - What an early surprise to the Philippines. 70 deaths, but that's it.
 * Basyang - 25% - Agaton was worse.
 * Caloy - 0% - Nah.
 * Domeng - 0% - Same with Caloy.
 * Ester - 2% - Quite affected the Philippines, but no significant damage.
 * Florita - 3% - Enhanced the southwest monsoon, but other than that, nothing else.
 * Glenda - 100% - OUT. PHP 1 billion worth of damages is enough.
 * (TO BE CONTINUED) - Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 15:15, July 17, 2014 (UTC)
 * (TO BE CONTINUED) - Anonymous 2.0 (talk) 15:15, July 17, 2014 (UTC)

Time to throw my hat into the ring:
 * JMA
 * Lingling: 29% - 70 fatalities is no laughing matter, but deadlier Philippine storms have been snubbed before.
 * Kajiki: 7% - Wasn't bad enough.
 * Faxai: 0% - Became a typhoon... and that's it.
 * Peipah: 0% - Nah.
 * Tapah: 0% - Glub glub glub.
 * Mitag: Who cares?
 * Hagibis: 13% - Death toll and damage bill are respectable, but not enough.
 * Neoguri: 14% - ^
 * Rammasun: 88% - Severe, widespread damage across several countries. $6.51 billion in damage and a grand total of 187 deaths significantly outshines the impact from last year's Utor, which was retired.
 * Matmo: 33% - Could've been a lot worse.
 * Matmo: 33% - Could've been a lot worse.

--Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 00:05, July 26, 2014 (UTC)
 * PAGASA
 * Glenda: 100% - Damage bill is 1080% of the criteria, and rising.
 * All others: 0% - Did not meet the criteria of 1 billion PHP damage and/or 300 fatalities.
 * All others: 0% - Did not meet the criteria of 1 billion PHP damage and/or 300 fatalities.