Typhoon Fitow (2007)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 26, 2007 |
Extratropical | September 8, 2007 |
Dissipated | September 11, 2007 |
Typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 965 hPa (mbar); 28.50 inHg |
Category 1-equivalent typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 150 km/h (90 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 963 hPa (mbar); 28.44 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 3 direct |
Damage | $1 billion (2007 USD) |
Areas affected | Japan and Russian Far East |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2007 Pacific typhoon season |
Typhoon Fitow was the ninth named
Meteorological history
On August 26 a Tropical disturbance developed in the Western Pacific Ocean to the northeast of
Later that day The JTWC began issuing warnings on Tropical Depression 10W,[5] The next morning the system intensified quickly, under favourable conditions, becoming Tropical Storm Fitow [6] that morning and then a severe tropical storm by the afternoon of August 29.[7]
Late on the August 29, the JTWC upgraded Tropical storm 10W (Fitow) to Typhoon 10W (Fitow).[8] "due to rapid intensification of the system", which had continued to consolidate. [9] However it was not designated as a Typhoon by the JMA until August 30 [10] Fitow then maintained Typhoon intensity with peak 10 minute wind speeds of 65 knots (120 km/h) until late on September 1 where it weakened into a Severe Tropical Storm with wind speeds of 60 knots (110 km/h) it then Re-strengthened into Typhoon Fitow on September 5 [11] Then Late on the September 6 Typhoon Fitow made landfall on the Izu Peninsula[12] with winds gusting to 65 knots (75 mph; 120 km/h) winds. Early the next day The JMA then downgraded Fitow to a Severe tropical Storm [13] The JTWC released their final advisory on the system due to Fitow undergoing its Extra-Tropical Transition.[14] The JMA then downgraded Fitow to a Tropical Storm [15] and then dissipated on the 8 September.
Preparations
In Japan Flood Warnings and Evacuation Orders were issued from the west of Tokyo to the Tama River.[16] At least 140 flights in and out of Japan were cancelled, stranding over 30,000 passengers. Several oil companies halted shipping due to Fitow. Bullet train services were also cancelled.[17] A total of 223 flights were cancelled due to the storm, stranding over 36,000 people.[18]
Impact
Japan
The water level of the Tama River exceeded dangerous level because of the heavy rain by Typhoon Fitow.
Russia
Fitow brought high winds, heavy rains, and large swells to parts of eastern Russia after transitioning into an extratropical cyclone.[24] At least four villages, with a total population of 2,000, were affected by floods triggered by the remnants of the typhoon. In a 24‑hour span, some areas recorded rainfalls equivalent to a monthly rainfall total, causing numerous rivers to overflow their banks. Power was knocked out to several communities and a few roads and bridges were washed out by floods. Officials evacuated most of the residents in the flooded areas as a precaution.[25]
See also
References
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- ^ "JMA WWJP25 26-08-07". Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved 2008-11-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "JTWC ABWP10 27-08-07 17z". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Retrieved 2008-11-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "JTWC Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert 28-08-07 16z". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Retrieved 2008-11-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Tropical Depression 10W Warning number 1". JTWC. JTWC. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2007-12-09.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "RSMC Tropical Cyclone Advisory". JMA. JMA. 2007-08-29. Archived from the original on 2008-05-17.
- ^ "RSMC Tropical Cyclone Advisory". JMA. JMA. 2007-08-29. Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "Typhoon 10W (Fitow) warning number 5 Upgraded From Tropical Storm 10W". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. JTWC. 2007-08-29. Archived from the original on September 7, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ "Prognastic Reasoning for Typhoon 10W Prognastic Reasoning For Typhoon 10W Warning Number 6/". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. JTWC. 2007-08-30. Retrieved 2007-12-09.[permanent dead link]
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- ^ a b c Staff Writer (September 7, 2007). "Typhoon Fitow hits central Japan". BBC. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ Aaron Sheldrick and Chris Cooper (September 6, 2007). "Typhoon Fitow Approaches Tokyo; Flights Are Canceled (Update5)". Bloomberg News. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ Powell, Susan (September 7, 2007). "Tropical storm Fitow hits central Japan by Susan Powell". BBC Weather. BBC World. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ a b "Typhoon-swollen river strands people in Japan". CBC News. Associated Press. September 7, 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ "Japan Rainfall for September 3 to 8, 2007". National Institute of Informatics. 2007. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
- ^ a b Aaron Sheldrick and Eijiro Ueno (September 7, 2007). "Typhoon Fitow Leaves 1 Dead in Japan Before Weakening (Update2)". Bloomberg News. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ Japan Meteorological Agency (2008). "41st Session Country Report: Japan" (PDF). World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ "Significant natural catastrophes in 2007" (PDF). Munich Re. 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ Staff Writer (September 6, 2007). "Typhoon Fitow to Affect Russia's Far East". Garant-InfoCentre. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ Staff Writer (September 10, 2007). "Typhoon Fitow Causes Flood in Russia's Far East". Garant-InfoCentre. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
External links
- JMA General Information of Typhoon Fitow (0709) from Digital Typhoon
- JMA Best Track Data of Typhoon Fitow (0709) (in Japanese)
- JMA Best Track Data (Graphics) of Typhoon Fitow (0709)
- JMA Best Track Data (Text)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Typhoon 10W (Fitow)
- 10W.FITOW from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory