Typhoon Judy (1982)

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Typhoon Judy (Susang)
Typhoon Judy at peak intensity on September 9
Meteorological history
FormedSeptember 4, 1982
ExtratropicalSeptember 12, 1982
DissipatedSeptember 15, 1982
Typhoon
10-minute sustained (JMA)
Highest winds150 km/h (90 mph)
Lowest pressure955 hPa (mbar); 28.20 inHg
Category 2-equivalent typhoon
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds165 km/h (105 mph)
Lowest pressure955 hPa (mbar); 28.20 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities26
Missing8
Damage$505 million (2023 USD)
Areas affectedJapan
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Part of the 1982 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Judy, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Susang,

mid-latitude cyclone. Judy passed over southeastern Japan on September 12; by this time, the typhoon had weakened considerably. Judy became an extratropical cyclone
almost immediately thereafter.

Across Japan, a total of 26 people were killed, eight others were rendered as missing, and 86 were injured. A total of 61,000 homes were flooded. Three boats sank and highways were cut in 956 locations. It is estimated that 1,100 landslides occurred during the passage of the cyclone. Downtown Tokyo sustained the worst of the damage, where 8,000 homes were flooded. Approximately 200,000 travelers were stuck after 25 train lines were flooded, including 17,000 individuals who were stranded on 40 stalled trains.

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

The origins of Typhoon Judy can be traced back from a highly active

Hurricane Hunters reported winds of 80 km/h (50 mph) and a pressure of 994 mbar (30 inHg). Based on this, both the JTWC and the JMA upgraded the depression into Tropical Storm Judy early the next day.[2][4]

Tropical Storm Judy was initially expected by the JTWC to move west-northwest because a

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.[2]

Shortly after its peak, cool air began to take a toll on the system as it ingested the remnants of the TUTT. By late on September 9, virtually all deep convection associated with Judy was removed from the center.

onshore at Omezaki Point on Honshu,[2] while still producing hurricane-force winds.[4] Four hours later, however, the JMA demoted Judy to a severe tropical storm.[4] Midday on September 12, the JTWC downgraded Judy to a tropical storm.[6] Several hours later, the agency noted that Judy had transitioned into an extratropical cyclone,[2] with the JMA following suit the next day. On September 15, the JMA ceased monitoring the system.[4]

Impact

Typhoon Judy approaching landfall at Japan on September 12

Upon making landfall in Japan,

Iiyama, a river overflowed their banks, flooding 631 residencies.[12] Approximately 300 km (185 mi) north of Tokyo, in Sendai, a three-story apart complex was turned upside-down.[14] All the residents living in the complex were rescued.[12]

About 50,000 police men and soldiers were mobilized to help with rescue work.[9] A total of 105 homes were destroyed.[15] In addition, 1,100 landslides were reported while river banks broke in 20 places.[16] According to officials, highways were cut in 956 spots and bridges were damaged in 43 locations.[15] Around 200,000 passengers were stranded after railroad lines near Tokyo[9] were inundated in 25 places.[16] Moreover, around 17,000 persons on 40 stalled trains were stranded for the night.[17] Air travel in Tokyo and Handa were halted due to strong winds.[9] Damage nationwide were about ¥125.8 billion (US$505 million).[18]

Typhoon Judy was the second storm to affect Japan within a month,[19] as well as the third to system affect the nation during the 1982 Pacific typhoon season.[20] From all three systems combined, the death toll exceeded 100.[21] A few weeks later, Typhoon Ken became the fourth storm of the year to rake the islands of Japan.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Michael V. Padua (November 6, 2008). "PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Names 1963–1988". Typhoon 2000. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Joint Typhoon Warning Center; Naval Western Oceanography Center (1983). Annual Tropical Cyclone Report: 1982 (PDF) (Report). United States Navy, United States Airforce. pp. 108–110. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^
    .TXT
    )     on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  5. ^ "Annual Report on Activities of the RSMC Tokyo – Typhoon Center 2000" (PDF). Japan Meteorological Agency. February 2001. p. 3. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  6. ^ Kenneth R. Knapp; Michael C. Kruk; David H. Levinson; Howard J. Diamond; Charles J. Neumann (2010). 1982 Judy (1982247N11147). The International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS): Unifying tropical cyclone best track data (Report). Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  7. ^ Digital Typhoon (March 19, 2013). Typhoon 198218. Digital Typhoon Detailed Track Information (Report). National Institute of Informatics. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Four die". The Lewiston Journal. Associated Press. September 25, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "International News". Associated Press. September 12, 1982. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  10. ^ "International". United Press International. September 12, 1982. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  11. ^ "Typhoon Judy rakes Japan". St. Petersburg Times. September 13, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  12. ^ a b c "Typhoon dies out after killing 26". United Press International. September 13, 1982. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  13. ^ a b "Typhoon Judy sweeps into Japan". The Lewiston Journal. Associated Press. September 13, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  14. ^ "Typhoon Judy leaves 26 dead". The Phoenix. Associated Press. September 14, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  15. ^ a b "International". United Press International. September 13, 1982. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  16. ^ a b "Typhoon Judy Hits Japan". The Windsor Star. September 13, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  17. ^ "Typhoon Judy Spreads Chaos Across Japan". The Weekend Sun. September 13, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  18. ^ "台風198218号 (Judy) - 災害情報". Digital Typhoon (in Japanese). National Institute of Informatics. 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  19. ^ "Typhoon Judy leaves 26 dead". New Straits Times. September 14, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  20. ^ "Typhoon Judy Leaves 26 Dead, Eight Missing Across Honshu". The Montreal Gazette. United Press International. September 14, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  21. ^ "Typhoon Judy kills 22 in Japan". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. September 13, 1982. Retrieved November 26, 2013.

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.[3]
  2. Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.[5]
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