Typhoon Andy (1982)

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Typhoon Andy (Iliang)
Typhoon Andy at peak intensity on July 28
Meteorological history
FormedJuly 22, 1982
DissipatedJuly 30, 1982
Very strong typhoon
10-minute sustained (JMA)
Highest winds185 km/h (115 mph)
Lowest pressure930 hPa (mbar); 27.46 inHg
Category 4-equivalent typhoon
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds220 km/h (140 mph)
Overall effects
Fatalities13 total
Missing2
DamageMinimal
Areas affectedGuam, Taiwan, Philippines, China
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Part of the 1982 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Andy, known in the

Formosa Strait
, the storm made its final landfall in southern China on July 30 and dissipated inland two days later.

During its formative stages, the typhoon brought high waves to Guam, resulting in one death. Twelve families were also left homeless. After passing near Taiwan, Andy brought strong winds, which resulted in thirteen deaths, and two others were rendered missing. Government offices, schools, and airports were closed. At least 60 fishing boats in harbors were damaged or wrecked due to strong winds. Three hundred power poles fell; consequently, nearly a quarter of Taiwan residents lost power at the height of the storm. After moving ashore in China, Andy brought heavy rains to nearby Hong Kong.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  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
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

Typhoon Andy originated from a

subtropical ridge.[1] According to the JMA, Andy attained typhoon intensity midday on July 24.[3]

For the ensuing 24 hours, intensification was slight.

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS).[1]

Shortly after its peak, Andy began to slowly weaken.

Southern China.[1] On July 30, the JTWC stopped watching Andy inland over the mountains terrain of southeastern China.[5] Two days later, the JMA followed suit.[3]

Preparations and impact

While strengthening, Typhoon Andy passed near Guam, generating 7.6 to 9.1 m (25 to 30 ft) waves along south-facing beaches. An 11-year-old boy died in

Umatac, which destroyed several homes off of their foundation. Along many nearby villages, scattered damage was noted. At least nine villages were without power for varying amounts of time. In all, 12 people were left homeless.[7]

While affecting Taiwan, Typhoon Andy snapped trees and toppled billboards,[8] in addition to generating high waves.[9] In some places, rainfall reached 300 mm (12 in).[10] Coastal areas were hardest hit. Along the southern portion of the island, 300 power poles were downed, making damage reports difficult for the United Press International to obtain. At the height of the storm, a quarter of the nation's 18 million residents were left without power.[11] Eight people were killed in storm-related accidents, including a man and a woman who died when a car flipped in the central portion of the country.[8] Furthermore, four members of a fishing party were swept out to sea and drowned and an elderly man was blown off a roof as he tried to fix leaks in it.[11] Another 11-year-old boy was swept into the sea and was presumed to have perished while watching waves near the southeastern city of Taitung, though his 16-year-old companion who was also watching the waves was swept away, but was later rescued.[7] In Taipei, broken trees and signboards fell on streets due to strong winds. Government offices, schools and airports were closed.[8] One quarter of the city lost power.[6] At least 60 fishing boats in harbors were badly damaged or wrecked in the wind.[11] Elsewhere, a 23-man crew was forced to abandon a 5,393 short tons (4,890 t) ship off the northern Philippines.[9] Overall, 13 people were killed, 2 were missing, and 25 others were wounded. A total of 300 homes were at least partially destroyed[6] but no major damage was observed[8] and no major flooding was reported.[11]

While Andy was in

Hong Kong Royal Observatory (HKO) on July 29. Waglan Island recorded a peak wind speed of 46 km/h (29 mph). Meanwhile, Green Island observed a peak wind gust of 83 km/h (52 mph). Tate's Cairn observed 205.3 mm (8.08 in) of rain during the passage of the storm, the highest in the vicinity of Hong Kong. Overall, damage in Hong Kong was minor.[6]

See also

Notes

  1. sustained over 10 minutes, while estimates from the United States-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center are sustained over 1 minute. 10 minute winds are about 1.14 times the amount of 1 minute winds.[2]
  2. Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Joint Typhoon Warning Center; Naval Western Oceanography Center (1983). Annual Tropical Cyclone Report: 1982 (PDF) (Report). United States Navy, United States Airforce. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  2. ^ Christopher W Landsea; Hurricane Research Division (April 26, 2004). "Subject: D4) What does "maximum sustained wind" mean? How does it relate to gusts in tropical cyclones?". Frequently Asked Questions. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  3. ^
    .TXT
    )     on December 5, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  4. ^ "Annual Report on Activities of the RSMC Tokyo – Typhoon Center 2000" (PDF). Japan Meteorological Agency. February 2001. p. 3. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d Knapp, K. R.; M. C. Kruk; D. H. Levinson; H. J. Diamond; C. J. Neumann (2010). 1982 ANDY:ANDY-1 (1982202N12148). The International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS): Unifying tropical cyclone best track data (Report). Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Meteorological Results 1982 Part III: Tropical Cyclone Summaries (PDF) (Report). Hong Kong Meteorological Observatory (1983). 1983. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Boy Swept Out To Sea By Passing Typhoon". Associated Press. July 25, 1982.
  8. ^ a b c d "International news". Associated Press. July 28, 1982.
  9. ^ a b "Typhoon Andy churns toward Taiwan". United Press International. July 28, 1982.
  10. ^ "International News". Associated Press. July 29, 1982.
  11. ^ a b c d "Intentional News". United Press International. July 29, 1982.
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