Subsequently, the definition of a typhoon was also revised. From the original range of 118 to 220 km/h, a typhoon will now have maximum sustained winds of 118 to 184 km/h. “The changes are based ...

The low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a “moderate” chance of developing into a ...

The first typhoon of the season to affect Taiwan, it strengthened by 96 kph (60 mph) over a 24-hour period, well exceeding the definition of rapid intensification of 56 kph (35 mph) in 24 hours.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - We received a question from Rich. He asks, "Hey Ray, what is the difference between a hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone"? These are terms that seem to be used interchangeably.

Let us explain. What cyclones have in common. The scientific definition of a tropical cyclone is straightforward: It is a storm, typically with a diameter of around 200 to 500 kilometers (124 to ...

A “super typhoon” has a maximum sustained wind ... This is lower than its previous definition — which was introduced in 2015 — where it had to have a maximum sustained wind of more than ...

Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated large portions of the Philippines in November 2013, was one of the strongest ocean storms ever recorded, killing at least 6,300 people. It set records for the ...