TYPHOONS

WHAT IS A TYPHOON?

• A severe tropical storm
• The same weather phenomenom as a hurricane
• A cyclone

HOW DO TYPHOONS FORM?

• They form in warm weather over water
• They also need low air pressure to form
• Without inward spirling winds, it will not form

WHERE CAN THIS OCCUR?

• It can only form over the western pacific
• This storm cannot form in the us (named a typhoon)
• Will not form or last within 5 degrees of the equator.

WHEN CAN TYPHOONS OCCUR?

• They can appear all year
• Typhoon season for an area is different each year.

HOW ARE TYPHOONS MEASURED?

• They use the saffir-simpson hurricane wind scale
• Categories 1-5, five being completely devestating

HOW ARE TYPHOONS DETECTED ?

• Typhoons can be seen from space using satelites.
• The storms can be seen forming by satelites also.

WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE CAN THEY DO?

• Strong winds,waves 10-20 m in height.
• Salty winds and foehn withering crops and power issues.
• Storm surges, torrential rain, floods, and disease and pests.
• Land slides and debris flows.

HOW CAN YOU KEEP SAFE DURING THIS?

• Stay inside until all clear from the authorities.
• Turn refrigerator up high before the power goes out.
• Have a disaster kit ready.
• Stay away from power lines and standing water.

WHAT IS A WATCH?

• The weather stated has the right conditions.
• This does not mean that a hurricane is occuring.

WHAT IS A WARNING?

• A warning means the stated weather is occuring.
• If this is so for any severe weather, take appropriate measures.

ITEMS FOR A TYPHOON DISASTER KIT-

• Enough food for at least 3 days, gal. water per person.
• First-aid kit, medicine, cash, battery powered radio.
• Utility knife, tools, compass, tube tent, signal flare.
• Map, fire extinguisher, tape, matches, paper pencil.
• Flashlight, needles, thread, mess kits, shut off wrench.

Why is it important to study weather?

It warns others of coming potential disasters. It also helps us monitor other things that relate to the earth.

Are typhoons a serious threat to Wisconsin?

No. While we are not close enough to the equator to be within the no-hurricane zone, we are still not close enough to be on regular watch for cyclones.