Typhoon

: Typhoon Tip (1979) remains one of the largest and most intense on record [25]. Typhoon Haiyan (2013) was one of the deadliest, killing over 6,300 people in the Philippines and causing $13 billion in damage [4, 23].

: 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 typhoon

: Sinlaku reached maximum sustained winds of 185 mph on April 12, 2026, qualifying it as a Category 5 storm [10]. : Typhoon Tip (1979) remains one of the

: 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 Some agencies like the Joint Typhoon Warning Center

: Winds of 74–114 mph (118–184 km/h) [15, 22].

Regional monitoring is conducted by agencies like the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and PAGASA in the Philippines [15, 22]. Residents in affected zones are advised to monitor the Tropical Weather Outlook and follow local evacuation orders immediately during warnings [33, 36].

: Interactions between warm, moist air and cooler, dry air masses over warm ocean waters [14, 19].