Forum:2013 Pacific typhoon season/October

October
Has begun, but WPac is still below average. By JMA's standards, we're fairly on track in terms of named storms, but we've had only 4 typhoons and 3 major typhoons. We'd need 5 more typhoons to avoid tying 2010's record low, and 1 more major to avoid tying 1977's/2010's record lows. In terms of ACE, this season is also below-normal. Ryan1000 01:15, October 1, 2013 (UTC)

I predict 5 tropical storms, 3 severe tropical storms, and 3 typhoons will develop during this month. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:38, October 2, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
A new tropical depression has been classified by the JMA. It currently has winds of 30 knots (35 mph, <55 km/h) (10-minute sustained) and a pressure of 1006 mbar (hPa). Also, the JTWC has labeled this system Invest 97W and gives it a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation in the next 24 hours. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:38, October 2, 2013 (UTC)

Now with a pressure of 1004 mbar (hPa) per the JMA, the JTWC gives the system a medium chance of becoming tropical in the next 24 hours per their standards. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:37, October 3, 2013 (UTC)

The depression's pressure has fallen to 1002 mbar (hPa). Also, the JTWC has issued a TCFA for the system. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:37, October 3, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 23W
It's now Tropical Depression 23W according to the JTWC. Expect Danas from this, and later on a typhoon. It might be a threat to Japan and Korea in the long term. Steven09876 T 22:56, October 3, 2013 (UTC)

The depression is forecast to reach 95 knots (110 mph) (1-minute sustained) per the JTWC. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:00, October 4, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Danas
The Western Pacific is really starting to make up the January-mid September activity drought. This depression is now at 40 knots (45 mph, 75 km/h) (10-minute winds) /996 mbar (hPa; 29.41 inHg) per the JMA. The agency has named it Danas, a name submitted by the Philippines which means "to experience" or "to feel". The JTWC has also upgraded the system to a 35 knot (40 mph, 65 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) tropical storm with gusts of 60 knots (70 mph, 110 km/h). Currently, the JMA forecast it will reach 50 knots (60 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /985 mbar (hPa), and the JTWC forecast a peak of 90 knots (105 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /110 knot (120 mph) gusts. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:25, October 4, 2013 (UTC)

Geez, the WPac has been exploding lately!!! We could get our 6th official typhoon from this. Steven09876 T 23:40, October 4, 2013 (UTC)

Danas is now at 45 knots (50 mph, 85 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /992 mbar (hPa; 29.29 inHg) per the JMA and 55 knots (65 mph, 105 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /70 knot (80 mph, 130 km/h) per the JTWC. Currently, the JMA forecast a peak of 55 knots (65 mph) (10-minute sustained) /980 mbar (hPa) and the JTWC forecast a peak of 90 knots (105 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /110 knot (120 mph) gusts. Seoul, Kyoto, and Tokyo all may need to watch out for Danas per the latest JTWC danger grpahic. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:37, October 5, 2013 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Danas
Why fuss about the lack of Atlantic/Eastern Pacific activity when we could just concentrate on the Western Pacific? Danas is currently at 55 knots (65 mph, 100 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /985 mbar (hPa; 29.09 inHg) per the JMA and at 65 knots (75 mph, 120 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /80 knot (90 mph, 150 km/h) gusts per the JTWC. In other words, Danas is now a severe tropical storm and we have our ninth (unofficial) typhoon of the year! And to make things even better, the storm is forecast to reach 65 knots (75 mph) (10-minute sustained) /975 mbar (hPa) per the JMA and 95 knots (110 mph) (1-minute sustained) /115 knot (135 mph) gusts per the JTWC! Combined with Pabuk's potential upgrade, we could really be looking at seven official typhoons by the time Fitow and Danas have been said and done! Yay! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  18:39, October 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * Eh, we don't want to cheer on this one, it could be destructive for Japan in the long run but yeah, at least the WPac is catching up on some activity...Ryan1000 20:12, October 5, 2013 (UTC)

Typhoon Danas (Ramil)
(edit conflict) 65 kts/975 mbar per the JMA, 70 kts per the JTWC. I believe that this and Fitow are the first official (and maybe even unofficial) typhoons this year to exist simultaneously. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:14, October 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * HIP HIP HORRAY we have our 6th typhoon of the year! Good show, boy, good show! Japan might need to watch out, as it can cause plenty of impacts once it arrives. Since the Atlantic and EPac has been so boring lately, why not focus on the WPac? At least they are getting some real activity! Steven09876 T 00:59, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * Danas is bombing out! It is now at 75 knots (85 mph, 140 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /965 mbar (hPa; 28.50 inHg) per the JMA and at 85 knots (100 mph, 155 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /105 knot (120 mph, 195 km/h) gusts per the JTWC. The JMA forecast a peak of 80 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /955 mbar (hPa) and the JTWC forecast a peak of 100 knots (115 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /125 knot (145 mph) gusts. In addition, PAGASA has named the typhoon Ramil. Here comes another major typhoon! Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:38, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * Danas is really beginning to rapidly deepen. It is at 80 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /955 mbar (hPa) already per the JMA and at 95 knots (110 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /115 knot (135 mph) gusts per the JTWC. Japan needs to begin watching out. The JTWC now forecasts Danas's winds will reach 105 knots (120 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) with gusts of 130 knots (150 mph). Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  15:09, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * Danas is looking dangerous out there. It's at 90 kts (10-min)/945 mbar per the JMA, and a Category 3-equivalent 105-kt (1-min) storm per the JTWC. Fourth WPAC major of the season, after Soulik, Utor, and the mighty Usagi. It's also rocketing northwestward at 24 mph, and is forecast to peak as a Category 4-equivalent 115-kt (1-min) storm just as it approaches Okinawa. It's good to see some intensity this year, but this could do some serious damage. I will repeat what I said during Usagi: why is it that whenever we finally get a strong storm this year, it has to pose a serious threat to land? --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:03, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * This could be one of the strongest typhoons to hit Okinawa in a while, Man-Yi of 2007 was the last cat. 4 to scrape the island, hitting Okinawa with winds of nearly 155 mph, and eventually hitting southern Japan as a 110 mph cat 2. I doubt Danas will be on the same scale as Man-Yi, but it could still be devastating, and the area it's heading for in mainland Japan is one of the most vulnerable damage-wise. Ryan1000 20:39, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * Danas visible images are looking impressive. The Dvorak estimates were at T6.0 last  time I checked, which puts it in at cat. 4. JMA is still taking it on the path westerly than northerly, this one could be really bad for Okinawa/Southern Honshu, I think that  once it gets into the Japan Sea it will continuously become less and less of a threat. Fred22 (talk) 22:48, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * Danas looks like it's trying to become annular in the last few satellite images. Supportstorm (talk) 23:37, October 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * This loop definetely hints it's trying to become annular. Large, symmetrical eye and an intense band convection. These are the telltale signs of an annular TC, and Danas looks like its showing those characteristics. Fred22 (talk) 00:41, October 7, 2013 (UTC)


 * Looks like Danas is becoming annular. It is now a kinda strong typhoon, and Japan really needs to watch out. Danas could become pretty destructive. Steven09876 T 01:13, October 7, 2013 (UTC)


 * 115 kts (1-min) is more than just "kinda" strong, I'd say. I hope the folks in Okinawa are prepared for this thing... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 01:19, October 7, 2013 (UTC)

(←)Yikes, Danas is now a Category 4 typhoon per the JTWC with gusts of 140 knots (160 mph, 260 km/h). The JMA assesses Danas's ten-minute sustained winds to be 100 knots (115 mph, 185 km/h) and its pressure to be 935 mbar (hPa; 27.61 inHg); it now ties with Soulik for the third most intense system this year in terms of windspeed. A slight pressure drop to 930 mbar (hPa) is expected per the JMA. Okinawa needs to hurriedly prepare for this monster... Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:04, October 7, 2013 (UTC)


 * This thing is bearing down on Okinawa with 125-knot (1-min) winds as we speak. Fingers crossed they make it out OK... --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 10:48, October 7, 2013 (UTC)


 * The worst of Danas has now passed Okinawa and is down to 85 kts (10-min)/945 mbar per the JMA and 120 kts (1-min) per the JTWC. I must admit, I'm surprised by how slowly Danas strengthened for such a strong typhoon. It wasn't in any hurry to get there, but it eventually did. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:12, October 7, 2013 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Danas (2nd time)
And now, Danas is collapsing on itself. It is at 60 knots (70 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /975 mbar (hPa) per the JMA and 65 knots (75 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /80 knot (90 mph) gusts per the JTWC. In 24 hours, the JMA expects degeneration into a low, with the JTWC giving it 30 hours to live. Also, 15 fatalities have been reported from Danas, deadlier than Fitow. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:17, October 8, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Danas (2nd time)
Time to say farewell to Danas soon! It is at 45 knots (50 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /985 mbar (hPa) per the JMA and at 55 knots (65 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /70 knot (80 mph) gusts per the JTWC's final warning bulletin. Degeneration into a low is expected in 10 hours per the JMA. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:28, October 8, 2013 (UTC)


 * Bye, Danas. Hopefully it wasn't too bad for Okinawa. Steven09876 T 23:48, October 8, 2013 (UTC)

Remnants of Danas
Danas has finally retired to the skies per the JMA. It was not too bad for Okinawa, but damage reports should come out soon. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:29, October 9, 2013 (UTC)

98W.INVEST
Invest 98W has appeared as well. The JMA has not commented on the invest yet, but the JTWC assesses it to have a low chance of tropical cyclone formation in the next 24 hours. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:38, October 2, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
The JMA has classified this system as a 30 knot (35 mph, <55 km/h) (10-minute winds) /1010 mbar (hPa) tropical depression. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:37, October 3, 2013 (UTC)

Remnants of JMA Tropical Depression
This depression passed in a flash. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:25, October 4, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Another new tropical depression is up! It is at 30 knots (35 mph, <55 km/h) (10-minute sustained) /1004 mbar (hPa) per the JMA. Luckily, I hope this becomes a typhoon! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  18:39, October 5, 2013 (UTC)

Remnants of JMA Tropical Depression
And...it slammed into Thailand. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:17, October 8, 2013 (UTC)

Actually, this depression crossed over into the NIO. Any further comments on this system should go here. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:15, October 9, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Now here's a good potential typhoon! The JMA has this depression at 30 knots (35 mph, <55 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /1006 mbar (hPa). In addition, a TCFA has been issued from the JTWC, which calls this system Invest 91W. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:17, October 8, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 24W (Santi)
Uh oh, here comes another monster! This depression is at 25 knots (30 mph, 45 km/h) (1-minute sustained) /25 knot (30 mph) gusts per the JTWC and it is forecast to reach 70 knots (80 mph) (1-minute sustained) before its Philippines landfall. PAGASA has also named this depression Santi. Watch out, Philippines and Vietnam! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:22, October 8, 2013 (UTC)


 * That doesn't sound very monstrous, but the Philippines should be prepared nonetheless. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 21:25, October 8, 2013 (UTC)


 * Here comes Nari! The Philippines should prepare for this thing, because it is predicted to hit them as a typhoon. Steven09876 T 23:50, October 8, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Nari
Already a typhoon by JTWC, and STS by JMA.-- Isaac829 E-Mail  11:56, October 10, 2013 (UTC)

Typhoon Nari
It is approaching the Philippines, and they need to be prepared. Nari is also predicted to affect Vietnam in the long run. Also, it is now a typhoon by JMA standards. Hooray for our 7th typhoon of the year! At least the WPAC is now producing a lot of typhoons instead of weaklings. Steven09876 T 22:49, October 10, 2013 (UTC)

Currently at 65 knots (75 mph, 120 km/h) (10-minute sustained) /975 mbar (hPa; 28.79 inHg) per the JMA and 85 knots (100 mph, 155 km/h) (1-minute sustained) /105 knot (120 mph) per the JTWC, Nari is exploding. A slight intensity increase to 70 knots (80 mph) (10-minute sustained) /965 mbar (hPa) is expected per the JMA, and 95 knots (110 mph) (1-minute sustained) /115 knot (135 mph) gusts per the JTWC. Everyone in the Philippines needs to watch this monster. It does not really matter that the WPAC is producing stronger systems; they can cause loads of destruction. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  00:43, October 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, in the wake of being attracted so much to Phailin in the NIO, this storm also caused a good deal of Flooding in Manila when it passed north of the city last night as a category 2 storm after hitting Luzon with 115 mph winds. Vietnam will eventually be hit with this, forecast to be 110 mph by JTWC when it does so. Ryan1000 21:46, October 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * (edit conflict) Nari has slammed into the Philippines. The JTWC has weakened the typhoon to 80 knots (90 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) with gusts of 110 knots (120 mph). However, do not expect Nari's death. The JMA brings it to 75 knots (85 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /955 mbar (hPa) in the next three days, and the JTWC takes it to the doorstep of Category 3 typhoon intensity, 95 knots (110 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /115 knot (125 mph) gusts. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:52, October 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * Nari just plummeted back up to 90 knots (105 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) per the JTWC. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:13, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * I hope Vietnam is prepared for this, as it could hit them as a moderate to strong typhoon, possibly causing plenty of destruction. I also hope that it wasn't too bad for the Philippines. Steven09876 T 03:09, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Nari's ten-minute winds are up to 70 knots (80 mph, 130 km/h) and its pressure has fallen to 970 mbar (hPa; 28.64 inHg) per the JMA. Thirteen fatalities have been reported so far from the typhoon. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  20:01, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Per the JMA, Nari is up to 75 knots (85 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /965 mbar (hPa). The JTWC have downgraded Nari's forecast peak to 90 knots (105 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) . Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:55, October 13, 2013 (UTC)

Looks like the Philippines got a slight beating from Nari. Vietnam might also need to watch out, as it can cause some damage and deaths there too. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 22:22, October 13, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Nari (2nd time)
Well, Nari has slammed into Vietnam. The JTWC has issued their last issue on Nari, and per the JMA, Nari is at 40 knots (45 mph) (10-minute sustained) /996 mbar (hPa) and is expected to degenerate in ~12 hours. So far, 33 fatalities and $71.4 million (2013 USD) have been reported from Nari. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:21, October 15, 2013 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Nari
Down and out. Ryan1000 04:30, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
After fail after fail of storms, the WPAC is finally making a real last minute comeback. Another new tropical depression behind Tropical Depression 24W is up on the JMA tropical cyclone tracking map. It is at 30 knots (35 mph, 55 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /1004 mbar (hPa) per the JMA; the JTWC has issued this system a TCFA and designated the storm as Invest 92W. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me

Tropical Depression 25W
Where is everyone? Assuming this is the right system, it is now a depression according to the JTWC! Here comes Wipha. BTW, it appears that someone (probably Andrew) forgot to sign their post above. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 22:49, October 10, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Wipha
That was me. Anyway, the WPAC and NIO are both going absolutely nuts right now. Per the JMA, a new 35 knot (40 mph, 65 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /996 mbar (hPa; 29.41 inHg) tropical storm has formed. The agency has named it Wipha, a name submitted by Thailand which refers to a woman's name. With the storm itself, the JMA predicts our eighth typhoon with winds of 70 knots (80 mph) (10-minute sustained) and a pressure of 965 mbar (hPa), while the JTWC foresees a 100 knot (115 mph) (1-minute sustained) typhoon with gusts of 125 knots (145 mph). Luckily, Wipha is recurving out to sea. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  00:49, October 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * After all these strong cyclones causing devastation on land (Utor, Usagi, Danas, and the impending Phailin), it's about time we got a decently strong fish storm. Go, Wipha, go! --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 01:05, October 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * Might be pretty powerful, although there is a slight chance it could clip eastern Japan before it rockets away from land. Ryan1000 21:54, October 11, 2013 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Wipha
Wipha is starting to explode. It is at 55 knots (65 mph, 100 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /985 mbar (hPa; 29.09 inHg) per the JMA and at 55 knots (65 mph, 100 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /80 knot (90 mph, 150 km/h) gusts per the JTWC. And this storm is showing no signs of stopping! The JMA forecasts an 80 knot (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /950 mbar (hPa) typhoon from this system - even stronger than Nari's forecast peak, and the JTWC predicts a 105 knot (120 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) typhoon with gusts of up to 130 knots (150 mph). Sadly, Japan is in this typhoon's forecast cone, so Wipha might not become a complete fish storm. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:59, October 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * Here comes a potentially strong typhoon! It could explode during the next couple of days, and Japan might need to prepare for this. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 03:12, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha's one-minute winds are now at 60 knots (70 mph)/gusts of 75 knots (85 mph) per the JTWC. It is now forecast to reach winds of 110 knots (125 mph) (1-minute sustained) /135 knot (155 mph) gusts per the agency. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  12:02, October 12, 2013 (UTC)

Typhoon Wipha (Tino)
Well, 2010 remains the least active season in terms of typhoons as of this update! The JTWC just upgraded Wipha to a 65 knot (75 mph, 120 km/h) typhoon (1-minute sustained winds) with gusts of up to 80 knots (90 mph). Even better, per the JMA, we have a 65 knot (75 mph, 120 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /970 mbar (hPa; 28.64 inHg) typhoon! The JTWC still makes Wipha our sixth "major" typhoon with winds of 105 knots (120 mph) (1-minute sustained) /130 knot (150 mph) gusts, and the JMA still takes it to 80 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /950 mbar (hPa). Also, I found out Wipha is a very lucky name in the WPAC basin. It became a typhoon in 2001 (it was misspelled Vipa that vear) and a super typhoon in 2007. 2013 is poised to continue that trend... Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  16:06, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha has intensified to 70 knots (80 mph, 130 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /960 mbar (28.35 inHg) per the JMA. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  20:02, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha could become pretty powerful. Japan might need to watch out. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 20:37, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Yeah, unless Wipha's forecast track shifts back to the right, I'm taking back what I said about rooting for this storm. And so the trend of strong storms threatening land continues -_- --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 20:48, October 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha's really taking off. Its intensity is now at 75 knots (85 mph, 140 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /955 mbar (hPa; 28.20 inHg) per the JMA and at 90 knots (105 mph, 165 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /110 knot (125 mph, 200 km/h) gusts per the JTWC. The JMA now take Wipha to 80 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /945 mbar (hPa) and the JTWC take it to 115 knots (135 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /140 knot (160 mph) gusts. Stay safe, Japan! Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  03:11, October 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha is going wild! The JMA has bumped her intensity up to 80 knots (90 mph, 150 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /945 mbar (hPa; 27.91 inHg). And that still does not illustrate her fury. The JTWC has raised Wipha's winds to 115 knots (130 mph, 215 km/h) (1-minute sustained) and its gusts to 140 knots (160 mph, 260 km/h), making it a Category 4 typhoon! The JMA now take Wipha's ten-minute sustained winds to 90 knots (105 mph) and its pressure to 930 mbar (hPa), whereas the JTWC take Wipha's one-minute sustained winds to 125 knots (145 mph) and its gusts to 150 knots (170 mph). Prepare strongly, Japan! Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  13:49, October 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha is forecast to weaken greatly as it passes near or over Tokyo as a 75 mph storm in several days. While the city of Tokyo is well-prepared for tropical cyclones, if Wipha damages the nuclear reactors along the east coast of where the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami hit in 2011, it could be disasterous for them. Ryan1000 17:10, October 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * I hope Wipha will weaken greatly once it reaches Tokyo. If the storm damages those nuclear reactors, then Wipha could become devastating! Hopefully Tokyo is prepared for this... <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 22:32, October 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, Wipha is stalling intensitywise. The only major update is that the typhoon's pressure has fallen to 940 mbar (hPa; 27.76 inHg) per the JMA. The JMA and JTWC, predict that Wipha, like Soulik, will pull a dud at the last minute, which should spare Japan. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  23:29, October 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * No one's bothering to check on the WPAC anymore? Wipha's still here, and it has a PAGASA name now - Tino. Per the JMA, Wipha is at 75 knots (85 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /950 mbar (hPa), and per the JTWC, the typhoon is at 80 knots (90 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /100 knot (115 mph) gusts. Wipha should dissipate in ~24 hours per the JMA and become extratropical in ~24 hours per the JTWC. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:27, October 15, 2013 (UTC)


 * Guess some of us are bored out of our minds by now...Wipha is clipping the coast near Tokyo as a category 1 storm, but it might cause quite some flooding in the area due to it's large size. 93W below, could follow in Wipha's footsteps and threaten Japan as well... Ryan1000 23:09, October 15, 2013 (UTC)


 * Yeah, no one cares about the WPac. Wipha could cause quite a bit of flooding in Japan, but hopefully it won't be too bad for the folks there. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 00:20, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Wipha
Wipha has now lost tropical characteristics as it races into the north Pacific. Japan might have suffered some damage but I doubt it was anything severe. Ryan1000 04:30, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

Wipha have killed at least 17 and the death toll could climb up sadly.Allanjeffs 16:33, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

93W.INVEST
Behind Nari was Wipha, and now behind Wipha, we have another new invest! Designated Invest 93W by the JTWC, it has a medium chance of formation in the next 24 hours. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:29, October 15, 2013 (UTC)


 * This one could be a pretty scary storm for Japan if some of the model runs on this one come true...one run of the GFS takes this to 934 mbars. Ryan1000 23:11, October 15, 2013 (UTC)


 * Here comes Francisco! This could become a devastating disaster for Japan in the long term, and I feel bad for them, especially since it'll strike Japan soon after Wipha. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 00:25, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 26W
Now numbered 26W by the JMA. This should become Francisco, and even though it's only a depression, JTWC already takes it to a category 3 typhoon heading northwards towards Japan in 4 or 5 days. Behind this there's another area of low pressure that could become Lekima. I have bad feelings about this... Ryan1000 04:25, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Francisco
And now named by JMA. JTWC takes this to 135 mph nearing southern Japan. Both the GFS and the Euro take this into Tokyo as a powerful typhoon in several days with Lekima following shortly behind. This could get pretty ugly... Ryan1000 15:24, October 16, 2013 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco
Yikes, Francisco is taking off. The storm's intensity is at 50 knots (60 mph, 95 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /990 mbar (hPa; 29.23 inHg) per the JMA and at 60 knots (70 mph, 110 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /75 knot (85 mph) gusts per the JTWC, making it a severe tropical storm. The JMA bombs Francisco to 80 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /950 mbar (hPa) in 72 hours, which could be very catastrophic for Japan. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  22:57, October 16, 2013 (UTC)


 * The latest run of the GFS takes Francisco into the southern Japanese Island of Kyushu as a 976 mbar category 2 storm, that could be destructive. It's been a while since they've been hit with a cat 2, Man-Yi and Usagi did so back in July 2007. The Euro is picturing a more grim scenario for Japan, taking Francisco right into Tokyo as a 968 mbar category 3 typhoon in 5 days. The last major typhoon to hit Tokyo (and the strongest in the city's history to date) was 2004's Ma-On (once a category 5 storm). It hit Tokyo as a 120 mph category 3 storm. Fortunately, Ma-On was a small and quick moving typhoon, leading to only around 680 million in damage or so. Typhoon Fitow just 3 years later also directly hit the city, but although Fitow was weaker (only 75 mph), it was very big when it hit and caused a billion dollars in damage. Francisco could also be very large when it hits Japan, which is a very dangerous scenario for storm surge, furthermore considering the tucked back "V" shape of Tokyo bay. Of course, the model forecasts right now aren't guaranteed to happen, but they're not good things to see, especially the Euro. They'd better prepare for this one. Ryan1000 02:48, October 17, 2013 (UTC)

Typhoon Francisco (Urduja)
The WPAC is really taking off now. Francsico literally consumed a whole bottle of caffeinated soda over night. The system's intensity is set at 65 knots (75 mph, 120 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /970 mbar (hPa; 28.64 inHg) per the JMA and at 75 knots (85 mph, 140 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /90 knot (100 mph) gusts per the JTWC. And he is nowhere near done! The JMA explode Francisco to 90 knots (100 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /935 mbar (hPa) in 72 hours and the JTWC careens him to 125 knots (145 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /150 knot (175 mph) gusts in 72 hours. Watch out, Japan! Also, for the record, Man-yi was recently upgraded to a typhoon retroactively per the JMA. Combined with Francisco's upgrade, we now have ten official typhoons! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:28, October 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * The GFS and Euro are still on their initial forecast tracks, GFS now showing landfall on the southern end of Kyushu at 968 mbars. The Euro is still confident that Francisco will go into Tokyo at that intensity, but it all depends on how fast it moves. The GFS predicts that Francisco will move fairly quickly to the northwest and get picked up by a trough when it hits Kyushu and heads northeast over the country and eventually dies. The Euro doesn't see Francisco moving that fast and they think the trough will pull Francisco towards Tokyo at the same intensity as the GFS predicts. It promises to be a very notable storm, but Japan better watch out for this one. It could get very nasty. Ryan1000 18:50, October 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Geez, the WPac has really been exploding lately!!! After producing mostly tropical storms and a few typhoons in June, July, August, and September, the WPac is now producing several typhoons at once!! I can't believe we are already at 27 named storms. That's more than last year! Back to Francisco, the JTWC takes this up to 135 kts, so we could very well see a super typhoon out of this. But before it will reach Japan, it will weaken a little bit. Japan could take a beating from this, and this could get pretty nasty. Stay tuned. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 23:46, October 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Goodness, this typhoon is exploding! Per the JMA, Francisco is a 75 knot (85 mph, 140 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds), 965 mbar (hPa; 28.50 inHg) typhoon. But the JTWC has exploded it to 110 knots (125 mph, 205 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) with gusts of 135 knots (155 mph), making it our seventh Category 3 typhoon of the year. The JMA bring Francisco very near southern Japan in the coming five days with an intensity of 95 knots (110 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /930 mbar (hPa) - slightly stronger than Wipha, and the JTWC takes the typhoon to 135 knots (155 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) with gusts of up to 165 knots (190 mph). Luckily, Francisco should rapidly weaken before its Japan landfall. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  00:23, October 18, 2013 (UTC)


 * Francisco's turn to the northeast is becoming increasingly difficult to predict. The Euro now sees Francisco missing Japan like Typhoon Wipha while the GFS forecasts it to head farther east toards the center of Japan as a fairly strong typhoon. It's currently at 145 mph and it's forecast to peak at 150 before dying down, but given the incredibly warm SST's and low shear, Francisco might even have a shot at category 5 strength before it powers down prior to its landfall in Japan. Ryan1000 17:56, October 18, 2013 (UTC)


 * Now a super typhoon. Who gave Francisco steroids?-- Isaac829 E-Mail  20:34, October 18, 2013 (UTC)


 * Francisco is under the influence of alcohol! The JMA has set his intensity at a whopping 105 knots (120 mph, 195 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /920 mbar (hPa; 27.17 inHg) per the JMA. The JTWC has set Francisco's intensity at 135 knots (155 mph, 250 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) with gusts of 165 knots (190 mph)! Yikes, we have a super typhoon on the doorstep of Category 5 intensity! Even though the JMA does not forecast any further intensification, and the JTWC just bumps Francisco to 140 knots (160 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /170 knot (195 mph) gusts, I think Francisco still has the potential to get even stronger, possibly 155 knots (180 mph) per the JTWC. Luckily, Francisco should drastically weaken before its Japan landfall. It might only hit at Category 1 intensity. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:13, October 18, 2013 (UTC)


 * Update: Per the JMA, Francisco is now expected to reach ten-minute sustained winds of 115 knots (130 mph) and a pressure of 910 mbar (hPa) - slightly stronger than Usagi. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:13, October 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lol, who the heck gave Francisco steroids? This has really exploded!!! Yikes, we have another super typhoon now! Luckily, it should weaken rapidly by the time it reaches Japan. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 04:00, October 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * Francisco has stalled in intensity. It has been bumped to 140 knots (160 mph, 260 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /170 knot (195 mph) gusts per the JTWC. Francisco's one and ten-minute sustained winds could still get a little stronger per the JTWC - 145 knots (165 mph) and per the JMA - 115 knots (130 mph)/910 mbar (hPa), respectively. Hopefully, Francisco does not get too strong. We now have three Category 5 cyclones worldwide this year (Usagi, Phailin, and now Francisco). Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  13:45, October 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * This monster is still at 140 kts, and it could strike Japan as a minimal typhoon. Hopefully it doesn't cause too much damage there. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 01:40, October 20, 2013 (UTC)

(←)Well, Francisco is starting to collapse. It has fallen to 95 knots (110 mph, 175 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /935 mbar (hPa; 27.61 inHg) per the JMA and to 115 knots (130 mph, 215 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /gusts of 140 knots (160 mph) per the JTWC because of an eyewall replacement cycle (ERC). From here on out, Japan might get lucky. The JTWC forecasts Francisco will clip the coast of Japan as a borderline typhoon, while the JMA also predicts slow weakening before landfall. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:56, October 20, 2013 (UTC)


 * Looks like Tokyo could be taking the hit, but not as strong as the Euro earlier forecasted. Ryan1000 00:59, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, Francisco's one-minute sustained winds have collapsed to 95 knots (110 mph, 175 km/h) with gusts of 115 knots (130 mph) per the JTWC, while the JMA has weakened it's ten-minute sustained winds to 90 knots (100 mph, 165 km/h) and its pressure to 940 mbar (hPa; 27.76 inHg). Note that Francisco has turned annular, which could be bad for Japanese soil if it maintains its intensity. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  12:00, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * It is down to 90 kt, looks like it could be passing right over Tokyo on Saturday morning with winds of near 50-55 kt. Kiewii! 19:54, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * I hope Tokyo is prepared for this, since it could cause some damage and deaths there. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 21:53, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Francisco is starting to hold on. It is at 85 knots (100 mph, 155 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) per the JTWC with gusts of 105 knots (120 mph) and at 90 knots (105 mph, 165 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /945 mbar (hPa; 27.91 inHg) per the JMA. The JTWC predicts degeneration in roughly 120 hours, whereas the JMA weaken Francisco to 85 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /960 mbar (hPa) in 72 hours. Also, the typhoon has entered PAGASA's area of responsibility, and the agency has named it Urduja. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:44, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Francisco continues to plummet downwards. It is at 85 knots (100 mph, 155 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /955 mbar (hPa; 28.20 inHg) per the JMA and at 75 knots (85 mph, 120 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) per the JTWC/90 knot (105 mph, 170 km/h) gusts per the JTWC. The JMA now forecast Francisco to clip southern Japan as a minimal typhoon, while the JTWC now predicts might Francisco might entirely miss Japan. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:21, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Japan almost always get lucky so that is why I don`t get worried about them usually storms that affect them are ts or cat 1 even though they can still be destructive as how Wipha and Talas show us.btw Wipha is modification  what previous storm name?I know some names in the Wpac were modified.Allanjeffs 12:37, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Wipha was originally named Vipa in 2001, but was corrected for the storm in 2007. Waters off of southern Japan are usually cooler than elsewhere in the WPac and shear also increases as most typhoons move northward towards the country. Typhoon Ma-On in 2004 was the last category 3 storm to hit Japan, and it's also the only one of such intensity to hit Tokyo directly. However, it was a small and fast moving storm that only caused about 603 million in damage when it struck. If it was bigger or slower-moving upon it's landfall, damage could've been in the billions without a doubt. 1959's Vera remains the most powerful typhoon to hit the country, hitting as a 160 mph category 5 storm and killing nearly 5,000 people. Japan may never see a typhoon like that ever again in our lifetimes. Ryan1000 12:59, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Which is a good thing as the population of Japan must be a lot more than what it was 63 years ago. Anyway, Francisco is down to 70 kt per JTWC. Kiewii! 20:52, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Thank god Francisco is weakening and will probably miss Japan. Japan doesn't need another strong tropical cyclone this year. And I hope a storm like 1959's Vera will never, ever happen again. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 23:49, October 22, 2013 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (2nd time)
It's finally dead. At least it missed Japan! <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 00:43, October 26, 2013 (UTC)


 * Steven, per the JTWC, Francisco is dead, but the JMA still has him as a 55 knot (65 mph) (10-minute sustained winds), 975 mbar (hPa) severe tropical storm. However, the JMA predicts Francisco's degeneration in ~12 hours. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:32, October 26, 2013 (UTC)

Remnants of Francisco
With a pressure of 988 mbar (hPa), the JMA has now declared Francisco a low. I do not think it was too bad for Guam and Japan. Also, this is slightly off-topic, but the JMA recently released Pabuk's best track data...and they still refuse to upgrade the system to a typhoon! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:23, October 26, 2013 (UTC)


 * That's not so bad now that we have 11 JMA-official typhoons under our belt, compared to only 3 at the time of Pabuk. An upgrade still would've been nice, though. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 13:50, October 26, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Another new tropical depression is up! It is at 30 knots (35 mph, <55 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /1010 mbar (hPa) per the JMA. I assume this is the system the models predict will explode into a typhoon, potentially faster than Francisco. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:34, October 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * The models don't want to explode this one nearly as fast, but this storm (Lekima), could follow behind Francisco after he hits Japan. Ryan1000 12:41, October 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * The JTWC gives this invest a medium chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:13, October 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * The WPac has really exploded lately! If this becomes Lekima and the below AOI becomes Krosa, and then another storm (Haiyan) follows, then I'll lose in the betting pools. :-( <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 04:06, October 19, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Depression 27W
The JTWC has initiated advisories on the depression. It currently has one-minute sustained winds of 25 knots (30 mph), but is not expected to intensify. Also, the JMA has set the depression's intensity at 30 knots (35 mph, 55 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /1006 mbar (hPa). Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  13:48, October 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * Proximity to Francisco sealed this one's fate, unfortunately. I doubt this'll become Krosa. Ryan1000 00:57, October 21, 2013 (UTC)

Remnants of Tropical Depression 27W
The depression has fatefully met its death. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  21:57, October 20, 2013 (UTC)

95W.INVEST
Another new invest is up on the JTWC website. It has a low chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  02:13, October 19, 2013 (UTC)

JMA Tropical Depression
Nothing much has changed on the JTWC side, but the JMA now has this system as a weak <30 knot (35 mph, 55 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /1006 mbar (hPa) tropical depression. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  13:49, October 19, 2013 (UTC)

Tropical Storm Lekima
Another tropical cyclone is up! The JTWC has designated this system Tropical Depression 28W and per that agency, the depression has winds of 30 knots (35 mph, 55 km/h) (1-minute sustained) gusting to 40 knots (45 mph). Meanwhile, the JMA has classified the cyclone and named it Lekima, a name submitted by Vietnam which refers to a kind of tree whose fruit has only one seed surrounded by yellow pulp which looks like yolk. In regards to the system, the JMA has set Lekima's winds at 35 knots (40 mph, 65 km/h) (1-minute sustained) and its pressure at 1000 mbar (hPa; 29.53 inHg). Both the JTWC and the JMA are real agressive with this cyclone. The JTWC bombards its winds to 105 knots (120 mph) (1-minute sustained) and its gusts to 130 knots (150 mph), whereas the JMA careens Lekima's winds to 65 knots (75 mph) (10-minute sustained) and its pressure to 970 mbar (hPa). Stay safe, Japan! Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  22:04, October 20, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima really scares me. It's already looking like a hurricane despite only being a TS. I think we could see rapid intensification from this one. It's also forecast to weaken as it follows Typhoon Francisco, but if it's forecast to become a powerful typhoon when it's only a TS, that could mean serious trouble. Ryan1000 00:56, October 21, 2013 (UTC)

Severe Tropical Storm Lekima
Yikes, Lekima is taking off. It is a 50 knots (60 mph, 95 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /990 mbar (hPa; 29.23 inHg) severe tropical storm per the JMA and at 45 knot (50 mph, 85 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /55 knot (65 mph) gusts tropical storm per the JTWC. The JMA bombs Lekima to 85 knots (100 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /950 mbar (hPa), whereas the JTWC takes the storm to 110 knots (125 mph) (1-minute sustained winds) /135 knot (155 mph) gusts. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:57, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima actually could turn away from Japan before it makes landfall, which is good news for them, but that's not a certainty as of yet. Ryan1000 12:29, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Up to 55 kt per 15z advisory and is forecast to get right up to 115 kt. Possible interaction with Francisco near the end of the forecast period?? Kiewii! 19:57, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima could become pretty strong, but at least it'll miss Japan. And also, a possible interaction with Francisco near the end of the forecast period? Never thought of that. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 21:57, October 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima is on the doorstep of typhoon intensity! The JMA has the storm's intensity at 60 knots (70 mph, 115 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /975 mbar (hPa; 28.79 inHg). The JTWC has gone ahead and called Lekima the season's thirteenth typhoon per their standards, with winds of 65 knots (75 mph, 120 km/h) (1-minute sustained) and gusts of 80 knots (90 mph, 150 km/h). The JMA take Lekima right to 85 knots (90 mph) (10-minute sustained winds) /950 mbar (hPa), giving us our eleventh "official" typhoon (or twelve if you count Pabuk). Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:51, October 22, 2013 (UTC)

Typhoon Lekima
I feel like I am watching the 1993 PHS repeat itself. The WPAC is acting like we are in a serious El Nino right now. Francisco somehow gave his little niece her share of caffeine. The JMA bombarded Lekima's winds to 80 knots (90 mph, 150 km/h) (10-minute sustained) and its pressure to 955 mbar (hPa; 28.20 inHg)! On the JTWC side, Lekima's winds are at 105 knots (120 mph, 195 km/h) (1-minute sustained) gusting to 130 knots (150 mph, 240 km/h)! The JMA take Lekima's ten-minute sustained winds to 95 knots (110 mph) and its pressure to 935 mbar (hPa), whereas the JTWC gives our second straight Category 5 super typhoon in 36 hours (140 knot (160 mph) one-minute sustained winds gusting to 170 knots (195 mph)). If anyone is keeping track of the activity, Lekima is the sixth successive JMA tropical storm to become an "official" typhoon and the fifth straight JTWC tropical storm to become a "major" typhoon. As far as I recall, the last time six or more successive JMA tropical storms became "official" typhoons occurred in 2003 (seven)! Does anyone know the last time five consecutive JTWC tropical storms became "major" typhoons? Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:35, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * The last time there was 5 majors in a row was 2004 (Well, that year actually had 6 in a row per the JTWC, Meari, Ma-On, Tokage, Nock-Ten, Muifa, and Nanmadol). It's 5 per the JMA, but Tropical Storm Merbok was never a TS by the JTWC. Ryan1000 13:11, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Jeez, Lakima, slow down! Quit trying to outdo the other half dozen extremely intense typhoons we've just seen. Heh. It'll be interesting to see how high Lakima peaks; looks like this one won't affect land except for possibly skirting the Marianas Islands. At least ONE basin this year is producing storms worthy of tracking. TheMagnificentEquusStorm (talk) 15:02, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima is now the second-strongest storm of the season, at 110 kts (10-min) and 915 mbar per the JMA. The official JMA forecast predicts that Lekima will peak at 115 kts (10-min)/905 mbar and usurp Usagi as (AFAIK) 2013's strongest tropical cyclone worldwide. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:26, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * ...and per the JTWC, it is now a 140-kt (1-min) Category 5 super typhoon, the third of the year and the second in a row. Forecast by the JTWC to peak at 145 kts. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 19:43, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * It does seem extremely likely that Lekima will end up as the strongest worldwide TC of 2013 with the current rate of intensification. Kiewii! 20:56, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * This is incredible. I never saw Lekima exploding this rapidly, it's now one of the strongest storms I've ever seen, and could easily be the strongest storm worldwide in 2013. Hopefully it will miss Japan, as the current forecast anticipates... Ryan1000 21:14, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * This is just insane. Lekima just won't stop strengthening rapidly. I can't believe it could become the strongest TC of 2013! Hopefully this monster will miss Japan. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 23:53, October 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * And, it won't likely be affecting any land areas in the near future, this storm is priceless. If only this happened in the middle of the Atlantic... Simlover123 <font color="White">   00:58, October 23, 2013 (UTC)


 * No additional strengthening yet per the JTWC, but the JMA has upped the intensity to 115 kt (10-min)/905 mbar, making Lekima the strongest TC worldwide this year. Visually, it reminds me of Mitch. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 02:09, October 23, 2013 (UTC)


 * This is WPac gold right here. A massive super typhoon well out to sea, as beautiful as they get. It's still forecast to (and likely to) miss Japan. Even better, Francisco could turn away from Japan too. Looks like they were both neat super typhoons to watch, especially knowing they weren't severely catastrophic. Ryan1000 04:03, October 23, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima should start to slowly weaken from here on out. At least it'll miss Japan, and I'll call Lekima an epic win for strengthening to become the strongest TC worldwide this year, and also missing land. <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 00:36, October 24, 2013 (UTC)


 * Lekima is down to 90 kts. It should die by tomorrow or Sunday. BTW, this forum has gone extremely quiet without Andrew. He hasn't posted since the 22nd, and I wonder where he went? See, no one expect for Andrew cares about the WPac! <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 00:49, October 26, 2013 (UTC)

(←)Lekima has fallen to 85 knots (100 mph, 155 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /960 mbar (hPa). The JMA expects its fate in ~24 hours. I am stunned how far Lekima made it. It even pushed Usagi off the spotlight! This is the type of super typhoon I like to see. Andrew Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  01:36, October 26, 2013 (UTC)


 * Per the JMA, Lekima has slightly weakened to 75 knots (85 mph, 140 km/h) (10-minute sustained winds) /965 mbar (hPa; 28.50 inHg). The JTWC's final advisory has Lekima at 70 knots (80 mph, 130 km/h) (1-minute sustained winds) /85 knot (100 mph) gusts. In 24 hours, Lekima will be nothing but a powerful memory. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  11:23, October 26, 2013 (UTC)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lekima
Hats off to the best storm of 2013 thus far. --Dylan (HurricaneMaker99) 13:42, October 26, 2013 (UTC)


 * Yep, Lekima is #1 on my favorite storms of 2013 list. It's so awesome that it became the strongest storm of 2013 and never caused any destruction on land! <font color="#00A" face="High Tower Text">Steven09876 <font color="#030">T 03:24, October 27, 2013 (UTC)


 * Farewell Lekima! It is my favorite storm of 2013, and nothing as of now if going to get in the way of taking that place, unless we get a major hurricane or something big in the Atlantic. But considering how 2013's gone.. Simlover123 <font color="White">   04:10, October 27, 2013 (UTC)


 * If anything will even come close to rivaling this awesome storm, it will most likely be a WPAC tropical cyclone, and it would need to look like this. Andrew  Talk To Me  Contribs  Mail Me  12:38, October 27, 2013 (UTC)