Draft:Tropical Storm Wukong (2012)
Tropical Storm Wukong, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Quinta,
 Tropical Storm Wukong on December 26, 2012, before it weakened to a tropical depression. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 24, 2012 |
| Dissipated | December 29, 2012 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 1000 hPa (mbar); 29.53 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 996 hPa (mbar); 29.41 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 20 |
| Missing | 4 |
| Damage | $4.06 million (2012 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the 2012 Pacific typhoon season | |
Meteorological history[edit]
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
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionEarly on December 24, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that a tropical depression had developed within a trough of low pressure, about 220 km (135 mi) to the north-east of Palau.[1][2] During that day the depression's low-level circulation gradually consolidated further, as it west-northwest along the southern edge of a subtropical ridge of high pressure.[3] The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) subsequently initiated advisories on the system with the latter designating it as Quinta.[4][5] Early on Christmas Day, the JMA reported that the depression had strengthened into a tropical storm and designated the system Wukong, before reporting that the system had attained its peak 10-minute sustained windspeeds of 75 km/h (45 mph).[2] Later that day, the system passed over or close to several of the Visayan Islands, before the JTWC reported that the system had reached its peak 1-minute sustained windspeeds of 65 km/h (35 mph).[6][7]
During December 26, Wukong continued to move through the Philippine islands, before the JTWC reported that the system had become a tropical depression, after its low level circulation center became fully exposed within an area of moderate to strong vertical windshear.[7][8] However, throughout December 27, as the system moved through the South China Sea and deep convection redeveloped over the systems center, the JMA continued to report that Wukong was a tropical storm.[2][9] During the next day, the JMA reported that the system had weakened into a tropical depression, before the JTWC issued their final warning on Wukong as a north-easterly cold surge along the coast of south-east Asia had caused the depression to become fully exposed.[2][10] The depression subsequently was last noted during the next day by both the JTWC and the JMA, dissipating about 190 km (120 mi) to the south of Vietnam.[2][7]
Preparations and impacts[edit]
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20 people were killed, while 4 others were left missing.[11][12] 5,573 houses were reported to have been damaged.[12]
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (December 24, 2012). "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Ocean December 24, 2012 06z". United States Navy, United States Airforce. Archived from the original on December 21, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e RSMC Tokyo — Typhoon Center (January 17, 2013). "RSMC Tropical Cyclone Best Track: Tropical Storm Wukong (1225)". Japan Meteorological Agency. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Centre. "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Ocean December 24, 2012 14z". United States Navy, United States Airforce. Archived from the original on December 21, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (December 24, 2012). "Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 27W Warning Number 1 December 24, 2012 21z". United States Navy, United States Airforce. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "Tropical Depression "Quinta": Weather Bulletin Number One: December 24, 2012 21z". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. December 24, 2012. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "Quinta makes landfall six times in Visayas, may leave Friday". GMA News Online. December 26, 2012. Archived from the original on November 24, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c Joint Typhoon Warning Center. "Tropical Cyclone 27W (Wukong) best track analysis". United States Navy, United States Air Force. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (December 26, 2012). "Tropical Depression 27W (Wukong) Warning Number 9 December 26, 2012 21z". United States Navy, United States Airforce. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (December 27, 2012). "Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 27W (Wukong) Warning Number 10 December 27, 2012 21z". United States Navy, United States Airforce. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (December 28, 2012). "Tropical Depression 27W (Wukong) Warning Number 13 December 28, 2012 15z". United States Navy, United States Airforce. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "Late-season storm kills 11 in central Philippines". Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ a b "SitRep No. 11 re Effects and Response for Tropical Depression "Quinta"" (PDF). ndrrmc.gov.ph. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2022.