Typhoon ❲Cross-Platform❳
Typhoons are categorized based on their maximum sustained wind speeds:
: Winds between 39–73 mph (63–118 km/h) [17, 22]. typhoon
: 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 Typhoons are categorized based on their maximum sustained
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]. typically at least 150 mph [22