 | This article needs to be updated. (September 2016) |
 Higos near landfall in
Samar on September 30 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 29, 2008 |
| Dissipated | October 6, 2008 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained ( JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 998 hPa ( mbar); 29.47 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained ( SSHWS/ JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 993 hPa ( mbar); 29.32 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Damage | $6.5 million (2008 USD) |
| Areas affected | Philippines, China |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season | |
Tropical Storm Higos, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Pablo, was a tropical storm during the 2008 Pacific typhoon season. The name "Higos" is the Chamorro word for fig. [1]
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionAt 18:00 UTC on September 28, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) assessed the formation of a tropical depression near Palau. [2] At 06:00 UTC the next day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the westwardly tracking disturbance, designating it as Tropical Depression 21W. [3] Upon development, the storm showed signs of improving organization. [4] Consolidation continued as the storm approached the Philippines at the eve of October, though intensification was tempered by increasing wind shear and interaction with the archipelago. [5] On September 29, the storm entered the area of responsibility of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), who locally named the system Pablo. [6] The tropical cyclone grazed eastern Samar and tracked towards southern Luzon—with the JMA noting little change in strength—on September 30, guided by a nearby subtropical ridge. [2] [7] As the storm moved across the Philippines, its center of circulation became elongated and difficult to locate, [8] though deep convective activity initiated near the center as the storm began to accelerate into the South China Sea on October 1. [9] The JMA upgraded the cyclone to a minimal tropical storm by October 2 with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mbar (hPa; 29.47 inHg); Higos would not strengthen further throughout its evolution in the South China Sea. [2] With the upgrade, the system was named Higos. [10] In contrast, the JTWC noted that the system had become disorganized in the same timeframe with a lack of consolidation noted in microwave satellite imagery. [11] Higos remained ill-defined the next day and was consequently downgraded to a tropical depression by the JMA. [2] [12] On October 4, the weakening system crossed eastern Hainan and slowed considerably, with land interaction and wind shear creating hostile environmental conditions for Higos. [13] Higos drifted northeastward into mainland China as a tropical depression and eventually dissipated early on October 6. [2]
Preparations
Ahead of time, Ferry services on Qiongzhou Strait in south China were suspended. Due to heavily relying on the ferry', all passenger trains were also temporarily suspended. [14] Authorities in two airports in Hainan Province: Meilan International Airport in Haikou, the provincial capital, and Fenghuang (Phoenix) International Airport in Sanya, a seaside resort on the southern tip of the island, managed to keep arrivals and departures at their respective airports going.
Warnings
Philippines
| Signal No. | Luzon | Visayas | Mindanao |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSWS #2 | Metro Manila, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Polilio Is., Marinduque, Northern Mindoro Oriental, Masbate, Camarines Provinces, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes | Biliran, Samar Provinces, Leyte | None |
| PSWS #1 | Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, Pampanga, Tarlac, Lubang Is. Rest of Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, Romblon | Aklan, Capiz, Northern Iloilo, Northern Negros Occidental, Northern Cebu. Southern Leyte | Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte, Siargao Is. |
China
China issued an orange alert on for Higos and the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a third degree emergency response on Friday to prevent flooding, [15] while in Hong Kong, the Standby Signal No. 1 was issued at 7.30 p.m. on October 2 when Higos was about 700 km south of Hong Kong. All tropical cyclone warning signals were cancelled at 10.30 p.m. on October 4 as Higos made landfall over western Guangdong and weakened. [16]
Impact
In Hong Kong, a sheet of glass fell off from a shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui when the Strong Monsoon Signal was in force. Two vehicles were damaged and a person was slightly injured during the incident. In addition, a scaffolding was reported loose in Kowloon Bay. [16] Higos caused $6.5 million in damage to the province of Xinhua[ clarify], however its heavy rainfall may have stopped a potential drought from starting. [17] According to a report from Yahoo News, Higos killed four paramilitary operatives of the Central Intelligence Agency's Maritime Branch who were on a mission to plant surveillance equipment on a small island in the Luzon Strait. [18]
See also
- Other tropical cyclones named Higos
- Other tropical cyclones named Pablo
- Typhoon Mujigae
- Tropical Storm Rumbia (2013)
- Typhoon Sarika
References
- ^ "Japan Meteorological Agency | RSMC Tokyo - Typhoon Center | Names of Tropical Cyclones".
- ^ a b c d e Japan Meteorological Agency (2019). "1951-2019". RSMC Best Track Data (Text). Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan: Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (September 29, 2008). Tropical Depression 21W (Twentyone) Warning NR 001 (Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Satellite Products and Services Division (September 29, 2008). WWPN20 KNES 290941 (Tropical Bulletin). Washington, D.C.: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (September 30, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 004 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Government of the Philippines (October 3, 2008). Philippines: NDCC update Sitrep No 3 re effects of Tropical Storm Pablo (Report). Manila, The Philippines: ReliefWeb. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (September 30, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 006 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 1, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 008 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 1, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 010 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Gale Warning (Report). Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan: Iowa State University. October 1, 2008.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 2, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 21W Warning NR 012 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 2, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 21W Warning NR 016 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 4, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 21W Warning NR 020 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ "Ferry services on south China strait halted as typhoon approaches - China News - SINA English". english.sina.com. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ "China issues orange alert for tropical storm Higos".
- ^ a b "Tropical Storm Higos". www.hko.gov.hk. Archived from the original on 2008-11-10.
- ^ "Andrews McMeel Syndication - Home".
- ^ "The CIA sent a team of 4 operators on a spy mission targeting China. None came back". news.yahoo.com.
External links
- JMA General Information of Tropical Storm Higos (0817) from Digital Typhoon
- JMA Best Track Data of Tropical Storm Higos (0817) (in Japanese)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Tropical Storm 21W (Higos)
- 21W.HIGOS from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Tropical cyclones of the
2008 Pacific typhoon season | ||
|---|---|---|
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| This article needs to be updated. (September 2016) |
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Higos near landfall in
Samar on September 30 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 29, 2008 |
| Dissipated | October 6, 2008 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained ( JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 998 hPa ( mbar); 29.47 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained ( SSHWS/ JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 993 hPa ( mbar); 29.32 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Damage | $6.5 million (2008 USD) |
| Areas affected | Philippines, China |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season | |
Tropical Storm Higos, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Pablo, was a tropical storm during the 2008 Pacific typhoon season. The name "Higos" is the Chamorro word for fig. [1]
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionAt 18:00 UTC on September 28, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) assessed the formation of a tropical depression near Palau. [2] At 06:00 UTC the next day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the westwardly tracking disturbance, designating it as Tropical Depression 21W. [3] Upon development, the storm showed signs of improving organization. [4] Consolidation continued as the storm approached the Philippines at the eve of October, though intensification was tempered by increasing wind shear and interaction with the archipelago. [5] On September 29, the storm entered the area of responsibility of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), who locally named the system Pablo. [6] The tropical cyclone grazed eastern Samar and tracked towards southern Luzon—with the JMA noting little change in strength—on September 30, guided by a nearby subtropical ridge. [2] [7] As the storm moved across the Philippines, its center of circulation became elongated and difficult to locate, [8] though deep convective activity initiated near the center as the storm began to accelerate into the South China Sea on October 1. [9] The JMA upgraded the cyclone to a minimal tropical storm by October 2 with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mbar (hPa; 29.47 inHg); Higos would not strengthen further throughout its evolution in the South China Sea. [2] With the upgrade, the system was named Higos. [10] In contrast, the JTWC noted that the system had become disorganized in the same timeframe with a lack of consolidation noted in microwave satellite imagery. [11] Higos remained ill-defined the next day and was consequently downgraded to a tropical depression by the JMA. [2] [12] On October 4, the weakening system crossed eastern Hainan and slowed considerably, with land interaction and wind shear creating hostile environmental conditions for Higos. [13] Higos drifted northeastward into mainland China as a tropical depression and eventually dissipated early on October 6. [2]
Preparations
Ahead of time, Ferry services on Qiongzhou Strait in south China were suspended. Due to heavily relying on the ferry', all passenger trains were also temporarily suspended. [14] Authorities in two airports in Hainan Province: Meilan International Airport in Haikou, the provincial capital, and Fenghuang (Phoenix) International Airport in Sanya, a seaside resort on the southern tip of the island, managed to keep arrivals and departures at their respective airports going.
Warnings
Philippines
| Signal No. | Luzon | Visayas | Mindanao |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSWS #2 | Metro Manila, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Polilio Is., Marinduque, Northern Mindoro Oriental, Masbate, Camarines Provinces, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes | Biliran, Samar Provinces, Leyte | None |
| PSWS #1 | Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, Pampanga, Tarlac, Lubang Is. Rest of Mindoro Oriental, Mindoro Occidental, Romblon | Aklan, Capiz, Northern Iloilo, Northern Negros Occidental, Northern Cebu. Southern Leyte | Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte, Siargao Is. |
China
China issued an orange alert on for Higos and the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a third degree emergency response on Friday to prevent flooding, [15] while in Hong Kong, the Standby Signal No. 1 was issued at 7.30 p.m. on October 2 when Higos was about 700 km south of Hong Kong. All tropical cyclone warning signals were cancelled at 10.30 p.m. on October 4 as Higos made landfall over western Guangdong and weakened. [16]
Impact
In Hong Kong, a sheet of glass fell off from a shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui when the Strong Monsoon Signal was in force. Two vehicles were damaged and a person was slightly injured during the incident. In addition, a scaffolding was reported loose in Kowloon Bay. [16] Higos caused $6.5 million in damage to the province of Xinhua[ clarify], however its heavy rainfall may have stopped a potential drought from starting. [17] According to a report from Yahoo News, Higos killed four paramilitary operatives of the Central Intelligence Agency's Maritime Branch who were on a mission to plant surveillance equipment on a small island in the Luzon Strait. [18]
See also
- Other tropical cyclones named Higos
- Other tropical cyclones named Pablo
- Typhoon Mujigae
- Tropical Storm Rumbia (2013)
- Typhoon Sarika
References
- ^ "Japan Meteorological Agency | RSMC Tokyo - Typhoon Center | Names of Tropical Cyclones".
- ^ a b c d e Japan Meteorological Agency (2019). "1951-2019". RSMC Best Track Data (Text). Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan: Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (September 29, 2008). Tropical Depression 21W (Twentyone) Warning NR 001 (Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Satellite Products and Services Division (September 29, 2008). WWPN20 KNES 290941 (Tropical Bulletin). Washington, D.C.: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (September 30, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 004 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Government of the Philippines (October 3, 2008). Philippines: NDCC update Sitrep No 3 re effects of Tropical Storm Pablo (Report). Manila, The Philippines: ReliefWeb. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (September 30, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 006 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 1, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 008 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 1, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 21W Warning NR 010 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Gale Warning (Report). Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan: Iowa State University. October 1, 2008.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 2, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 21W Warning NR 012 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 2, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 21W Warning NR 016 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Center (October 4, 2008). Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 21W Warning NR 020 (Prognostic Reasoning). Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Iowa State University.
- ^ "Ferry services on south China strait halted as typhoon approaches - China News - SINA English". english.sina.com. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ "China issues orange alert for tropical storm Higos".
- ^ a b "Tropical Storm Higos". www.hko.gov.hk. Archived from the original on 2008-11-10.
- ^ "Andrews McMeel Syndication - Home".
- ^ "The CIA sent a team of 4 operators on a spy mission targeting China. None came back". news.yahoo.com.
External links
- JMA General Information of Tropical Storm Higos (0817) from Digital Typhoon
- JMA Best Track Data of Tropical Storm Higos (0817) (in Japanese)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Tropical Storm 21W (Higos)
- 21W.HIGOS from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Tropical cyclones of the
2008 Pacific typhoon season | ||
|---|---|---|
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